What does it mean to be connected to another person or people related or not?

I like your definition of connection @MoonGal I found it difficult to laugh at all until about 10 years ago.

I wax and wane a lot too ... which is why I changed my pic to a more dynamic beach scene grounded in history ... ebb and flow of tides ... I am more connected to nature than people .. but I do try ...

How are you going @Chris?

Hi appleblossom.

Im ok. Very tired, we went away for the weekend with family, including three grandchildren. They hadnt seen each other in quiet a while so talked none stop! It was lovely to hear them so happy and getting along. Ive slept all day yesterday and most of today. Just exhusted.

Well i threw another wobbly with therapy. I do this everytime i get close to a breakthrough . Cancelled my psychologist, but found my old one. Im waiting on a phone call from her to see what is best for me. I already feel rejected by that remark. That is one of my major sensitivities (rejection) i have recently discovered. The other two are abandonment and criticism . This IPT (interpersonal therapy) seems to be right at the very core of what is wrong with me. It answers so many things But it also opens up a whole can of worms..I guess i see things about myself that i really dont like.

So i will see what tomorow brings.

Hope everyone is doing ok. Thanks for the ongoing support.

Glad to hear that the grandkids enjoyed themselves.

The therapy thing is tricky. I stick out things too long for my own good.

Most people are vulnerable to criticism, especially those who criticise others. We all have things about ourselves that we'd like to change or rather not know about.

Sometimes we need to overcome our resistances and other times we need to listen to our gut instinct.

Sorry I am not more clear. Good luck with your choices.

This site has many threads that could be useful. The lived "experience side" is more for those who experience times of ill health. The "carers" side has more people who are trying to support others. It doesnt really matter. A lot of us fall into both camps.

At least you care @neen but it will also be important to learn some self care skills when in close relationship with someone with MI. There is a site called "the shack" which has good reading.

Take care of both of you.

Apple