talking to others. that way i was hurting them when i hurt myself. helped me stop.

Helps alot

Talking to people who've been through it helps. Counseling has really helped to get over anger and how it's affected me in my relationships.

kinda helps sometimes

It helps to get some feedback from supportive people

Talking it out really helps.

Yes talking works so much

I have a great support system of family/friends who I talk with. Unfortunately they are all far from where I live. It seems helpful to vent but it doesn't fix anything of course.

Finding truth-tellers is important. Staying transparent was crucial for me . . . to walk in truth. It's like surgery, painful but necessary. Otherwise, infection sets in. And I had to fight making "subtle agreements" that stole hope or joy or worth from my life. Ex. "I must not be worth it to him" . . . "I will be lonely the rest of my life" . . . "I have to be tough and keep my pain personal."

I'm in therapy with an excellent psychologist 4 hours a week.

dooesnt make me feel as bottled up

well... parents divorced twice .. my mom is immature and has a bad temper ... my real dad is immature and basically abandoned me when i was 7 .. but now hes trying to get back in my life after years of hurt .. my step dad that my mom just divorced i used to be really close with .. and now he hates me and i hate him ... my step dad used to drag my up the stairs by my hair and stuff .. ive gotten concussions from my mom .. and well yea .. i need help ...

I have talked my sis Becca's ear off!

Still working on it. It helps talking to friends. And family keeps me focused and grounded. They don't lie to me, and have only my best interested at heart.

helpful