That has certainly been my experience. It sometimes seems the pain finds some forgotten vulnerable corner of my psyche and POUNCES. When I recover from THAT assault, WHAMMO comes another volley from yet another recess.
Sooner or later we've got to run out of corners...
I try to find non-h centered things to look forward to. And while I'm not "into" yoga and such, I do occasionally find "mantras" helpful.
Remember who you are, and why you are, and what’s important to you.
You don’t have to let your attitude be poisoned by other people, situations, or events. You can choose a positive, powerful perspective no matter what.
Scarlett O'Hara "I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow."
Or just "I think I can, I think I can"
It WILL get easier. Think about how much your reactions have changed in just 10 weeks. I just reread your entire thread and I see you getting stronger. Hang in there!
Me 46 H 56 M 22 yrs S22, D20, Twin Ss18
You teach people how to treat you by what you allow. What you stop. And what you reinforce. ~~~~~~~ A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.
