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I know the feeling, too. I'm enrolled in a university for my BA (finished my AA a year ago), but can only attend part-time due to a psychological disability. I'd like to go full-time - both for the sake of making tuition simple and so that I can finish up in a timely manner - but can't handle...

How about a writing group (not necessarily to publish)? Or a string quartet (playing just for the enjoyment if performing isn't your thing)? The common activity can become a social outlet, in addition to a creative one, if you want it to. Yay for wide support networks! I'm a writer, and I found...

Great distinction, @Gamera3000! From the girl's point of view, if she hasn't been through any abuse - and it sounds like she isn't at imminent risk for experiencing it, given her breakup - then she might take a handful of tips better than a potentially intense personal story (I don't know your...

I agree with @joeylittle. I am in the process of learning to manage my anger, particularly when I'm driving. When I choose to drive slowly and carefully, that's exactly what happens 99% of the time. When I just default to whatever I do habitually, I end up screaming my throat raw at the idiocy...

Well, I hope you do come across something that works for you. Time will tell. My fingers are crossed. NB x

Thanks for the welcome @whiteraven ! It's always darkest before dawn, as they say. Give it a couple tries, if you so choose, but note that sometimes it can take some getting used to. If it still doesn't suit you, then no worries. It's just a suggestion, and I won't be offended. :-) I know...

I can imagine it was peaceful. Quiet and white. Not unlike a blank slate or a fresh start. ;-) I love the part about the people and the house being behind you, and how that felt safe. Are you a writer, by chance? I am, and I recognize symbolism when I see it. The people and the house...

@Leisel and @highwaybeauty - I'm glad you both had that safe space to heal. What's your favorite memory of your time there? I was dubbed "Miss Perfect" by a fellow client at my level 12 facility because I was the most well-behaved of the ten girls in the building (there were four buildings, two...

@whiteraven have you tried not doing anything? It sounds like everything you've tried to do has been unhelpful at best. I also noticed many suggestions for other things you could try - and I don't doubt that those activities are very effective for many people. Maybe taking a bit of down-time...

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So true! Two friends of mine - they worked together, doing experiential therapy groups for several years - are always talking about people making choices about how they live their lives. Their groups focused on the participants seeking to remember such a choice made between birth and about 6...