Strix, I'm sorry for the problems you've been having. I used CBT during the break-up of my first marriage, and found it to be helpful. I'm not sure about resources, but this book is a good CBT manual: [link]
Mmm. Wife soup. I must've done good.
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billytea - Mar 18, 2013 8:53:18 pm PDT #27598 of 30001
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
Maria - Mar 18, 2013 8:59:18 pm PDT #27599 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
No judgment, Strix. Ever.
I have nothing either, but you may want to ping vwbug and smonster. They both have experience with DBT, which does incorporate CBT.
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 9:00:42 pm PDT #27600 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Thanks, BT. I will check it out.
I am working through "The Mindful Way through Depression" by Williams, Teasdale, Segal and Kabat-Zinn, and listening to podcasts another Buffista suggested until I can get an appointment.
Zenkitty - Mar 18, 2013 9:04:29 pm PDT #27601 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Strix, I have no help, but I care a lot about you, and I'm glad you have such strong and loving support around you. No judgment, no blame. May you get everything you need, dear girl.
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 9:04:58 pm PDT #27602 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I've been in contact with smonster, but I will hit up VW.
Sigh...I reconciled myself to be a lifelong chronic depressive and insomniac, but I never thought my dr.prescribed meds would lead to addition.
I am a muddle of feeling right now, and they are all not-so-great feelings. How did I end up here?
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 9:08:01 pm PDT #27603 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Y'all are the best. THE BEST.
I see a weak ray of hope, now...
beth b - Mar 18, 2013 9:08:04 pm PDT #27604 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Strix - my best to you . Wish you the best and glad that you do have friends ( and family ) in meatspace that care.
Atropa - Mar 18, 2013 9:11:38 pm PDT #27605 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Strix, much love to you.
sj - Mar 18, 2013 9:14:26 pm PDT #27606 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Strix, I'm doing CBT right now, but it hasn't really been long enough for me to be much help to you. Still, if you need anything my profile address is available. No judging. I'm glad you have people around you who care and support you.
meara - Mar 18, 2013 9:21:06 pm PDT #27607 of 30001
Hugs, strix. Nothing to add to what everyone else said, but love and support.