How to know if it's MLC

[Holly06]

MLC is a depression, depression covered up by feel good antidotes, alcohol, ow, running, leaving old life........wanting what is on the other side of the fence cause it feels good.
It is a totally self absorbed time for these folks, and they deny that they are in depression. So don't mention it.
MLC is also called "covert male depression". The male part is because these folks do not face their issues, rather blame it on others and run run run,, a more male trait than female. Sorry guys, that is how I understand it.
We both have male and female traits. The subconsious in these folks is rearing up it's ugly head, mad as H that it has been ignored and will not settle down until it is heard and acknowledged.
MLC is a solitary journey. We have identified stages of this journey that are based in Kugler-Ross stages of grief.
If the MLC can get C and medication, they will be better off. For the most part, save your breath and words. They will deny and blame you for the suggestion. It has to be self motivated to get these helps.

MLC will resolve as the MLCer goes on the spiritual journey and finds the trust and courage to look within themselves for answers. Only then will they begin to reconnect with neglected and hurt friends and family, and eventually the LBS.
If you are patient, and let go (process not an instant thing) and not blaming and hurtful to MLC, then the results are better for all.
You will do alot of work. All for a chance at a restored M.
Bleak, but it does happen. About 30 to 40% will have this outcome.