Hi,
Thanks so much for your post. I've come to a lot of the same conclusions over the past 10 months. It's so nice to hear from someone so far removed from the original hardship with no relapse. Really encourages me that it is possible. I am about 99% healed, but my greatest fear is that it will just happen again. So I really appreciate your story!
I do ascribe a large part of my healing to my lowering of stress levels. I found that just cutting out enough of my daily 'stuff to do' and replacing that time with vacuous but entertaining movies and books was the key to lowering stress for me. I've been watching movies during the day, something I never did before unless I had the flu!
The house is messy and my studies have lapsed so far, that I will probably have to relearn some stuff. But it is worth it!!!
I actually feel younger too. Stress is so insidious!
So glad you had someone to help you through your ordeal. I think this forum serves that purpose for so many people here. It is hard for loved ones to understand. Especially after months have gone by.
Thanks so much!!
-Tanya