@SilverTrees:

Yes, SilverTrees. I've found meditation, mindfulness, CBT, self affirmations, definitely have their place depending on the person, medication too. Glad CBT and meditations are helping you.

With me, because my mental illness [and I do call it an illness - it's certainly not wellness!] is very strong, at the end of the day it's really only the medication and the will of a Higher Power, propping me up[!]

But I have found that simply by venting, sharing my thoughts, be they negative, positive or neutral, has a funny way of giving me something I feel is often missing - a sense of self acceptance. Very important in many ways, probably for others as well. I believe it's the concept behind the idea of 'As Is' which you read in the Depression forum here sometimes too.

So that's why I like this thread, SilverTrees. Because it offers a platform for venting, expressing, supporting, for this particular inner struggle and perspective.

Just hoping this may offer you an insight into "Our inner snake..." friend.

Peace and wellbeing to us all!