Originally Posted by
Lucrezia 
So. All of my unhealthy coping mechanisms are here for a reason. I want to keep venturing out into no-unhealthy-coping-method land, but I can only dip into that land in tiny bits at a time. Or else it's too much for me, I think. So much pain under it all!!
Just give it time, go slowly. Start by getting your feet wet, then later up to the knees. next thing you know you will be swimming with everyone.