Hey mpyzck,

I read your post just now and I felt compelled to reply since there was a lot of stuff I could relate to. I haven't read all the replies so apologies if I'm saying the same stuff as others.

It's awesome that you've come here for support, acknowledging your problem. That is one step closer to getting the problems solved.

Someone might have suggested therapy - I don't know if you've used services like that before, but I swear, it's not just for loonies! I started therapy in 2006 because I was having a tough time at school (and moderate depression).

Instead of just helping the depression, we dealt with a lot of issues, like trust issues that you mention you are having. Mostly it's like talking about stuff that bothers you, then the therapist enlightens you about why you might be feeling that way, asking you questions and stuff.

Sure it takes a while to learn to trust the therapist and you have to go through your life from childhood to present, but the results are worth the wait.

That's therapy in a nutshell.. Of course it's up to you whether you want it, but if I was in a situation like that I would seek it. Trust issues are VERY difficult to handle on your own, and often we don't even know why we act that way (often they are linked to negative experiences in the past)..

Best of luck to you mpyzck! Keep us updated on how you're doing.

Katie

{edit: misspelled your username}