On the plus side, I have a cat asleep on my foot, purring contentedly.

[themythicalman]

Still sick - coughing, chest congestion, stuffed head.  This cold has lingered for almost two weeks now, my immune system taking far longer to eradicate it than I would like.  The band goes on tour in three days, and this sickness has been draining my energy levels, making it difficult to endure performing for extended periods of time.  I made a

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[superjill]

once I realized and accepted that, for the most part, they don't.

Yes.

comfortable in my own skin.

Yes!

First step is to realize. Next step is to notice when these things come up. Not change, just notice.
You're doing awesomely.

:) xo

[themythicalman]

Thank-you, ma'am. I've been on this roller coaster enough times to see and anticipate the familiar twists and turns. That is progress, and I must remind myself of it. I still have a lot of issues with which to deal, and no clear way of doing it, which is where another counselor/therapist might come in handy.

If I could internalize the idea that most people are too busy living their own lives to worry about mine, then I would probably be a lot happier in the end, although I can hear my little ego getting ready to throw a tantrum at the thought of it. We all want to matter, but to want this without earning it is little more than having a sense of entitlement, which is never good.

[superjill]

this:
http://www.viruscomix.com/page528.html

most especially 1, 2, 5, & 6

[themythicalman]

Nice, thanks!

[themythicalman]

Aw, thanks. It does help, actually, and thanks for coming back from Dreamwidth to say it. How are things over there, by the way? I've noticed a few people pulling up stakes and heading over there.

[themythicalman]

I'm going to have to keep an eye on this whole Dreamwidth thing. Sounds like the place where all the cool kids are blogging from these days .... well, aside from Wordpress.