I first became familiar with this title when I sought homeopathic remedies to a holistic view and cure for my lack of self love. The homeopathist said she was having trouble finding a ‘remedy’ for the self loathing part in me. I thought that was a bit extreme and she asked “what would you call attempted suicide”! I was dumbstruck. I knew I had to find a better relationship with me, but I hadn’t considered the essence of my problem. I have since switched over to the therapist in their organization and have tried to come back from the edge of self-destructiion. Unfortunately the self-hate […]
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takecare64
takecare64
I am 64 and have had an interesting and exquisite relationship with life. I've had many careers and lives - from Vietnam, two marriages, three wonderful daughters, and a search for community that ended up as a member of a Unitarian Universalist church & acquiring many acquaintances that seem to love and respect me. It's my relationship with me that is still inadequate to say the least. My journey continues regardless . I was raised atheist/agnostic, but have searched for the common denominator for a faith based life common to the improvement of one's relationship with the world at large. I attempted suicide in 2000, and in spite of professional help have hidden self-loathing deep that has been manifesting in the world as increasing damage to my physical body. The universe is knocking at my hiding place until I recently suffered an "accident" that kicked in the door. It got my attention, but now I am actually scared of me. I don't think I want to see the next knock at the door. Lifelong habits can be difficult to break.