I understand antlers. This whole process takes a very heavy toll on one's self-confidence.
"Learned Optimism" is a great book. Coach actually recommended it to me. It teaches you how to change your perspective and attitude from being pessimistic to optimistic. It also explains how people become depressed - essentailly it is the product of "learned helplessness."
I think the quicker you realize there are other fish in the sea (and I'm not saying you have to hop back in the saddle before you're ready), the sooner you will be able to let go of your W.
It feels good to be wanted and popular. Get out there and find that. It IS there for the taking.
