I'm an excellent actor. That is the only way I get through that stuff. It may not be the right way to work through it,but it works for me.

Self-care time. Though, all the work on myself in the world couldn't fully bridge the gap. It took so very long until we figured out the right meds for me. My most recent case manager through my therapist did an intake questionnaire. They asked me about what coping skills I have and use. He said, "Well. That's, uh, actually everything I was going to suggest and a little more." I spent so long without the right meds that I had to treat my brain like an inmate. Journal, journal, journal. I can give a highly thorough answer, if you'd like.