I don't have any answers on how to keep them in check.
I guess for me deciding whether I want to have a chance at a new R or give it all up and roll the dice to see what else is out there. For now, I'm going with the first.
I am working on the self talk to try to minize the ups and downs. I can't help but thinking that it sounds a lot like what our S's go through.
Hang in there Tal. I know you appriciate where you are and realize how many of us want to be there.
I don't know that forgetting will ever happen. But forgiveness will make the pain lessen.
Tal you have so many blessings. Focus on those. It's just a different level for you. How many of us are dealing with OW that are current? Focus on the good and really give Wolfie an overload of lovin, he came back out of the depths of he!! for YOU.