tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post7777179503917473256..comments2024-03-12T12:06:53.187-07:00Comments on Doing Magick: What Didn't WorkRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144040453666802786noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-3493313893907454852010-04-19T09:23:15.123-07:002010-04-19T09:23:15.123-07:00Wow, I've been in the same headspace for the l...Wow, I've been in the same headspace for the last six years. I'm starting to chill, though I'm not sure why. It's great not to be paranoid and furious 24/7.O. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550385278550939178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-30449840875338291062010-04-10T10:07:23.984-07:002010-04-10T10:07:23.984-07:00Thanks. I have a better handle on peace now then s...Thanks. I have a better handle on peace now then since that happened. The odd part is when I notice I'm not thinking about it or when the final realization reappears and my entire body suddenly relaxes. <br /><br />As for "just forget about it" or "you're just hurting yourself" advice, yes, I often thought that advice wasn't thought out well. However some very caring people offered it. I wouldn't call them assholes but they certainly did not understand.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144040453666802786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-68758107100825937202010-04-10T09:46:54.936-07:002010-04-10T09:46:54.936-07:00"Just forget about it" is one of the stu..."Just forget about it" is one of the stupidest fucking things one can say to someone who is recovering from trauma. (Umm, if I could just forget about it don't you think I would, asshole?) <br /><br />Based on the level of turmoil and emotional pain you are describing, I would definitely recommend continued therapy with a competent therapist. (Alas, I know that such therapists can be difficult to find). <br /><br /><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/07/health/he-explain7" rel="nofollow">This article on "complicated grief"</a> may prove useful or at least interesting to you. <br /><br />I hope you are able to find your peace again by whatever means works for you. I've dealt with this kind of pain before and you are absolutely right: it does take most of the joy and happiness out of being alive.Kenaz Filanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083915907861140328noreply@blogger.com