Cutters story

[avermont]

I had a fairly relatively good week this week, too. Monday and Friday I was a mess, but T/W/Th almost felt like almost normal. Almost felt some detaching coming in. Everytime I thought about X and OW, I was able to counter with--I don't really have to think about that. I don't really have to care what they are doing right now.

Definitely a roller coaster, but maybe some hope the roller coaster is smoothing out?

Books, cutter: I have bought just about everything recommended on the boards. Unfortunately, as we know one of the symptoms of anxiety/depression is the inability to concentrate, I haven't made much progress on reading.

Uncoupling: Is REALLY hard and painful to read. I can't do it yet.

Mars and Venus Starting Over: well, you are asking for goal sort of books, so that doesn't help.

I, too, could use a book that was more forward looking, goals, less about the "pain of separation." I have those; just have to read them!

I have found reading adventure/overcoming adversity stories are always good. Arctic explorers, marathon runners, sea-faring adventures. Takes me out of my world and get to think about people achieving great things.