There's a Light at the end of the tunnel

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As someone who has used the Haven on several occassions I just wanted to share that there is hope beyond depression, confusion and isolation.

Over the past months I have been doing everything I can to come to terms with Aspergers, on top of losing my family, and dealing with a highly emotional situation (my Son's depression/suicidal feelings from being bullied). I had been depressed with PTSD for nearly 2 years since I split from an emotionally and psychologically abusive realtionship.

During this time I've read, talked to others, researched, and implemented a few things that have improved my life and experience of living. Just a few things have already made such a difference.

I've gone from hardly being able to work or look after myself to springing out of bed every day (even though I do have a litttle remaining Insomnia) and feeling happy. I've been helping my Son study and getting into his hobbies as well as reviving some of mine and finding new ones.

Not wanting to give up on myself or my Son made me think about I've thought about what I really really want in life and what I want for him. I am gradually implementing that plan (it will take about 20 years but I don't care!). The depression/breakdown really made me assess my values too and learning about Aspergers is helping me get back into integrity as well as come to terms with many things about life.

I'm still skint and have a bit of insomnia, but now my life feels GOLDEN.

It's all been worth it. I'm stronger now. And on the road to financial independence. And MUCH MUCH happier.

It took time and I knew it would. I just wanted to share this with others who aren't quite there yet and may appreciate hearing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I got there, so will you!

Lots of love
Soundofrain

At least someone snapped out of it. Lucky!

I can't remember a single time in my life where I've had a high sense of self worth or enjoyment in life. Still waiting. Perhaps not much longer. We'll see.

How's your son doing?

The thing is that when I was 15 I attempted suicide. Because I couldn't tell anyone why I was so depressed I eventually had to take the matter into my own hands. I got into self-help and then into spirituality. Louise Hay's books are good - however - I was reading all them thinking I was NT. Mind you it certainly helped me find a sense of self-worth and self love. Sometimes there are groups you can go to that local people run and you can find GOOD people who have usually been through or are experienceing a lack of self worth and peace. Check out a spiritual book shop that sells crystals, but there are some kooks around anywhere you go, just use what instincts you have, but start with books as you can go at your own pace, and these books shops are great to browse in, smell nice usually, and have alot of positive energy mostly. Ones that are a bit "myth and magic" are probably not the right book stores.. I mean the ones that are mostly lightly coloured rather than darkly coloured.. if that makes sense? They are more like regular bookstores just with crystals and things.

My son seems happy at the moment, but he still gets worried and frustrated. He also still looks a bit bedraggled. I'm putting it down to the fact that he's due a growth spurt soon so he will then start getting really hungrey again and fill out a bit. He's always been slight and short for his age. He has a friend at school AND the friend shares his love of Pokemon. That's OK for now but I worry about what will happen if they fall out. I've left college because I find helping him with these things takes up alot of energy and attention, so fingers crossed he'll just keep getting spiritually stronger. Thanks for asking. I hope my advice is helpful.

Soundofrain