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March 31, 2008, 6:02 pm PDT

Giving and Receiving Support

Quote From: donnamrh

             i HAVE BEEN FIGHTING DEPRESSION AS A RESULT OF LEAVING A VERBALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP.  I AM READING POSITIVE THINKING BOOKS AND TRYING TO FOCUS ON MYSELF, RATHER THAN THE MAN I LEFT.  I THINK IT IS GOOD TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR FEELINGS AND IF  YOU NEED TO RELEASE THE ANGER AND HURT IT HELPS.  I TAKE LONG WALKS ON THE BEACH AND TH AT SEEMS TO HELP.  YOU CAN SCREAM YOUR HEAD OFF AND NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU.   I AM ENJOYING WATCHING DR. PHIL AND OPRAH AND ANY OTHER SHOW I WANT.  I WASN'T ALLOWED TO WATCH THOSE PROGRAMS BEFORE.  IT HELPS ME TO READ THESE MESSAGE BOARDS ALSO.

It sounds as though you are taking some positive steps toward recovery. Do you have a good support system (close friends, family, etc)? Surrounding yourself with the right kind of people during a time like this can be very important. You need people in your life who will build you up and encourage you, but also those who won't be afraid to speak a little truth into your life if it looks like you're about to make the same mistake again (by this I mean fall for the same kind of guy).  Don't try to go through this alone.

 

I would encourage you to look into some individual or group counseling as well, for help in processing all you've been through. 

 

Breaking things off with this guy is a giant step toward regaining control of your life. Know it or not, that is a tremendous accomplishment! There are many women who continue to suffer in silence because they don't have your courage.

 

Also, it sounds as though you're learning to enjoy life again--that's awesome! Be proud of yourself and learn to enjoy the journey--you only get the one trip!

 


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