tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post6573596548201581826..comments2023-11-02T06:02:54.115-04:00Comments on If You're Going Through Hell Keep Going: The 8th and 9th Step for both AA and Beeperssusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-21885062922046660892011-09-26T01:17:06.261-04:002011-09-26T01:17:06.261-04:00Isolating ourselves from others is a way of escapi...Isolating ourselves from others is a way of escaping reality and the truth of every thing on it. Life is full of ups and downs. And most of us prefer to left the downs and move on with our ups. But, we really have to consider the down part of our lives for us to be successful. Try to contact a counselor for more serious and good strategies.Counselling Southamptonhttp://www.counsellingsouthampton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-16815311663721320382011-09-24T09:51:01.551-04:002011-09-24T09:51:01.551-04:00chronic pain is a serious problem- complex illness...chronic pain is a serious problem- complex illness. this pain maybe worsen due to misinformation, negative emotions and negative beliefs. In order for you to overcome this pain,first- you must know how to accept it so that you can reduce the pain and less anxiety. Second, you must have a regular visit with your doctor so that you may be able to tell him what you are suffering and he can give an Counselling Southamptonhttp://www.counsellingsouthampton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-33839936682274936462011-09-04T11:50:17.554-04:002011-09-04T11:50:17.554-04:00frankly, I'm by no means convinced there is so...frankly, I'm by no means convinced there is something wrong with "isolating." <br /><br />Sometimes we need to be alone. Sometimes we need it more than other times.<br /><br />And NO you shouldn't apologize for your nature.<br /><br />sorry...this is actually something that gets my goat...there is nothing wrong with spending time alone...some people celebrate it if they're Giannahttp://bipolarblast.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-37501591849030121092011-09-03T16:04:01.213-04:002011-09-03T16:04:01.213-04:00i have family with the very same thing. I on the o...i have family with the very same thing. I on the other hand have a little monster too. Thanks for offering me a glimpse of their world. Now, maybe I can reach out a bit, since maybe they can't.<br />Nicolenicolehttp://www.mynewnormals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-56742909885309593512011-09-03T16:02:18.295-04:002011-09-03T16:02:18.295-04:00i have family with the very same thing. I on the o...i have family with the very same thing. I on the other hand have a little monster too. Thanks for offering me a glimpse of their world. Now, maybe I can reach out a bit, since maybe they can't.<br />Nicolenicolehttp://www.mynewnormals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-7457581599632403682011-09-02T11:09:17.040-04:002011-09-02T11:09:17.040-04:00I do exactly the same thing. I have a husband and...I do exactly the same thing. I have a husband and two kids so it's not as easy but the avoiding the phone, not showering, the whole "what's the point?" thing. Isolating myself is the only way I can avoid trying to explain how I feel because I can't explain it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13971410390575810665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-30527996439750290102011-09-02T03:40:13.466-04:002011-09-02T03:40:13.466-04:00If there was more understanding of depression, the...If there was more understanding of depression, there would be no need for those suffering from depression and isolating to feel they need to make amends. This kind of isolating is not selfish, it is part of the depression.<br /><br />Hoping this is a good birthday for you my dearest friend. You make so much effort -- heroic effort -- to reach out.Mary LAhttp://louisey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-32673812396777972372011-09-02T00:49:46.134-04:002011-09-02T00:49:46.134-04:00I don't know what to say, actually. I somehow ...I don't know what to say, actually. I somehow can relate with you. Thank you for letting me know that I am not alone in this struggle; it helps a lot. I hope <a href="http://sessionaltherapist.com/?page_id=444" rel="nofollow"> counseling </a> would offer great help to us in this area. All the best for you, dear. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041137313642838232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-81478038248504046872011-09-01T20:30:11.950-04:002011-09-01T20:30:11.950-04:00I appreciate your well-articulated message. The 8t...I appreciate your well-articulated message. The 8th and 9th steps were very important for me as I realized that when I make amends to someone it is for THEM not ME. A sponsor once told me that the 9th step is never over - and how could it be? We're never perfect. I tell people, "progress is the closest I will ever get to perfect." I'm glad you're <a href="http://Phil @SUPPORTbuddyhttp://www.supportbuddy.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-42848890423267399842011-08-31T17:14:59.454-04:002011-08-31T17:14:59.454-04:00Sally, thank you. You are right, like AA says, one...Sally, thank you. You are right, like AA says, one step an at a time, one day at a time.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-68582788713183396292011-08-31T17:14:27.039-04:002011-08-31T17:14:27.039-04:00Monique, You are the first person I've ever me...Monique, You are the first person I've ever met that does the exact thing. The cat does help, though, isn't it amazing? I wish for you the same. Let me know how you are doing.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-91785650625179446292011-08-31T16:49:20.373-04:002011-08-31T16:49:20.373-04:00It's good to see you writing! Sometimes I feel...It's good to see you writing! Sometimes I feel like isolating, too. Take it one step at a time, and practice gentle, healing love and acceptance for you!Sallyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031092529331464179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-79823446625101725652011-08-31T11:45:59.195-04:002011-08-31T11:45:59.195-04:00I wish I had something more constructive to say, b...I wish I had something more constructive to say, but all I have is that I can relate. I isolate and I hide from everyone. And I feel guilty for alienating my friends but I just don't want to be seen. But I also have a cat, and its crazy how much it helps. I wish you and I both, the strength to overcome this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com