Recap: confess you have a problem, don't be afraid of labels, seek your inner strength, find a qualified person to help and last week was be willing to go to the dark forbidden place and now find support people.
There is no need to go this journey alone. You have a professional that will help steer you in the right direction but you also need other support people. What about your spouse, children and other family members? They can be great support people. They are ones that should have that unconditional love no matter how hard times get. Also what about the buddy you watch the football game with, the lady you go shopping with or the ones you share a cup of coffee or coke with how close are they? In the course of doing activities you enjoy you talk and form a bond. We usually don't think of it like that but if you spend much time together it just happens. Let those trustworthy people know that you are having a hard time. In doing that they will understand better when you call even when you don't say much. Occasionally you just need to hear someone's voice to help you other focus until you can deal with what is going on in your head. There are times you
just need to let them know it is a hard day or week then they can listen to you chitchat until you feel better. They are also good people to text when you just cannot talk because you feel the pain in too much at the moment. You do not have to talk about memories that are happening but talking or texting another person that loves you can help you make it until the next visit to see your therapist. Support people can and do help hold you up and together when you cannot do it yourself. Allow those that love you also help, you are worth their time.
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