i am afraid i don't have much to suggest other than keep working with your therapist and to not give up Hope. It takes time to get over this kind of thing i suppose, but that doesn't mean that you can't do it so i'd say just try to take small steps with going out with other people and such. Sorry if this post isn't really helpful, unfortunately i am not really sure what to add. Sorry about that! i agree with the wise and wonderful Mendingmysoul about buying some self-help books as well. Give it a try if you feel like they may help. Hugs. Please be kind to yourself. Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @puzzclar, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!