Well, I've decided to go no contact to minimal contact with most of my family and a couple of friends for a month. Things were getting totally out of hand and I SERIOUSLY need some distance. I'll see how this month goes. Of course, due to self hatred and criticism, I feel like I'm in the wrong and must apologize to everyone immediately for daring to take care of myself. This may be a difficult month.

Does anyone have any advice on how to not isolate oneself during a period like this? My family and friends are pretty much the only people I socialize with, but I seriously need distance from them. I've joined some online groups and I post here. I also take walks around town so I don't just sit in my apartment all the time.

Thanks all.