I have been in and out of therapy over the years at various times, for various things. A lot of them were related to chronic pain and illness and coping. Some were not. But all of them taught me that if you are getting through your day, you are doing it right, because it you are still going.
And, having been there, I can tell you that once you realize you don`t know what makes you happy, you are far closer to finding it than you might think. And whatever it takes to get you back there, be it meds, therapy, homeopathy, metaphysics or some combination of things, you have every right to feel confused and all over the place while you figure it out. When you are hurting that way, it`s not like the usual physical pain. It drains you because it blocks you from feeling any of the good, even if you want to. Problem is, you get so used to being able to cope with the pain and keep going that you don`t realize this kind doesn`t get dealt with like you`re used to. Hence the not knowing what to do with yourself, because all the previous practice doesn`t help. *sigh* Arrrgh, I am rambling. All of this was my way of saying...it`s okay, it`s not just you and it does get better. I promise.
And good for you for moving forward and being determined to help yourself. *careful hugs*
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Date: 2011-05-16 04:28 pm (UTC)And, having been there, I can tell you that once you realize you don`t know what makes you happy, you are far closer to finding it than you might think. And whatever it takes to get you back there, be it meds, therapy, homeopathy, metaphysics or some combination of things, you have every right to feel confused and all over the place while you figure it out. When you are hurting that way, it`s not like the usual physical pain. It drains you because it blocks you from feeling any of the good, even if you want to. Problem is, you get so used to being able to cope with the pain and keep going that you don`t realize this kind doesn`t get dealt with like you`re used to. Hence the not knowing what to do with yourself, because all the previous practice doesn`t help. *sigh* Arrrgh, I am rambling. All of this was my way of saying...it`s okay, it`s not just you and it does get better. I promise.
And good for you for moving forward and being determined to help yourself. *careful hugs*