| Some improvement did come with age. Perspective is amazingly helpful. Along the way though I was able to find things that helped very noticeably. Some were physical, some were mind related, some were social, etc... Bits and pieces that when put together did make a difference. Learning to take care of myself and remember to continue doing those things that were healthy for me has probably been a benefit of age as well. The pieces of my puzzle: Therapy, hypnotherapy, dance (Argentine Tango), exercise, sleep, meditation, hydration, light levels, type of work, healthy relationships. This was huge:
Someone pointed out how I loved myself enough to be willing to destroy myself with such violence. Quite a shift in perspective! The realization of that love for self helped me switch to an amazingly hopeful resourceful place. The shift is difficult to describe though very real for me. EDIT: Added to the puzzle pieces list. |