Recent content by Kat

It hurts but let it go. You don't want to be with someone who doesn't want to be with you.

I developed dry socket/infection after an invasive surgery to remove some wisdom teeth. I went to the surgeon when the pain started, he told me there's no sign of anything wrong. I went back into the car and cried for 10 minutes. Eventually I drove home. The pain got worse and I basically cried...

Can you stay with a family member or friend? Can you afford this move?

You can't tell yourself to not focus on something and expect to achieve that. You have to "fill the void" by replacing those thoughts with others. You do it by training yourself to think in other patterns with repetition and practice. I recommend you research positive self talk and try to find...

I feel like I "shut down" years ago as a result of bullying and abuse. I learned not to feel, not to express, infinitely repeating negative self talk, to avoid new people, to avoid eye contact, not to trust. I encourage you to look around for a new counselor. Maybe you can find some support...

[video=youtube] Happy birthday!!!!!!!!! :):)

It would probably be of much help for you to participate in some activities directly with others or that would help you relate to others. Where to start...What are you interested in? Can you join a gym and take a class? Can your wife introduce you to some of her social circle?

Have you seen a therapist? I think this would be very helpful for you.

I started working and took public transit while I saved up for a car. It took two buses... 1 hour and 15 minutes each way. 2 and a half hours commute for an entry level job, and on top of that one that I haven't been too happy with... well you can imagine. Unfortunately still stuck there. My job...

I am a product of an abusive, broken and dysfunctional home. Of course I wasn't able to relate to others if I put up an emotional wall around myself so nobody else would hurt me and I would be numb to the pain.

Awwww!!! I was so thrilled to come home and see these delicious cakes, birthday wishes and compliments. Sincere thank you to everyone!!!!!!

I wouldn't reject someone just because they never had a girlfriend before

Welcome back! :)

Had no work again today, and probably not tomorrow either. Looks like a whole week out. Apparently no power.

No work again today, still no power at the office. It's still morning so there's a possibility they will restore it by the afternoon but I haven't gotten word of it yet. It is very upsetting to look at some of the damage throughout the state. I'm very grateful, but then again I don't live near...