I have to give an amen to roist and OneArt for the comments above. Both really spoke to me. The communication and walking on eggshells issue for me had a lot to do with DB tactics. I used to be an open book for communications. W was the one that didn't really share much on an emotional level. I've realized recently that communications with W will probably be difficult for me to reestablish (if it ever comes to that) because I've gotten so used to not sharing with her for the purposes of not overloading her. It isn't that I would need a class on communications or anything, just that I've grown so used to holding back with her now. I am willing to bet that you (Gordie) are in a similar boat.
And I had to slow down on reading everyone's threads. As I started to regain my confidence and my head started to clear from all the LBS madness, I realized that reading all the threads and seeing all the hurt and torment that my LBS friends were going through was starting to hold me back a little. It is a constant reminder of the torment that I have gone through. And that isn't to say that I'm all the way better, just that I've been on the forums long enough now to pretty much know how to handle the ups and downs I go through without needing to be told. I just ask myself, what would Gordie, DnJ, Gerda, Job, and about half a dozen others say to me in this situation? So, I come here sporadically to keep up with my friends and gain insight where I can from reading about my friends. Like right now.
