Talking and sharing your emotions with safe people has defintely helped me. I know it's SOOO hard to set aside things like pride, but if you can do this--and just be able to break down and show your true emotions (to a trusting person) --its very rewarding. Its rewarding becuase these people who care about us are able to reaffirm our true emotions--our pain, our crying--whatever it may be. After having let down our barriers (pride, etc.) and seeing that these people still love us just the same....we can begin to let go of our fears--let go of our defense mechanisms... Its just imporant to make sure you share with safe and trusting people--especially at first. I just try to say to myself...whats the worst that can happen?? (I KNOW this is hard)--and then I just go for it. Geting over the first obstacle is the hardest....but those affirmations of our feelings make it easier and easier every time.
Much Love & Support in Recovery!
~Stephanie