Posted by jay on November 17, 2003, at 3:46:32
In reply to loneliness is not a phase, posted by octopusprime on November 17, 2003, at 1:35:26
Well...check out my post below. I live in this dark, enclosed shell, and have been for about 7 years now. It crep't up on me slowly...taking away friends slowly...taking away self-esteem...taking away my job...taking away better overall health...etc.
I say this below...and it has become a new insight for me....that this 'illness' is so damn lonely, and that is one of the worst aspects of it.I think I know what you mean about the "hi..how are you today" thing...because that really is just superficial, and many of us have learn't to put on 'fake' appearences just so we can actually stand making it through some uncomfortable experience. But, how do we really drop those ego boundaries? One thing I would love is to be able to drop and raise those boundaries with the snap of my fingers. Right now, I am such a mess inside, they won't even budge.
I hope that makes sense...and yes it is a great thread.
Best and peace,
Jay
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