Krissy - thanks for the article. I think a lot of us can relate to that to
some extent. I know I felt a little bit like that the first year of TM.
Linda C
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Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:32
PM
Subject: [TMIC] OT:Coming Out Of
Hiding
Coming
Out Of Hiding
Isolation
There are times in
our lives when withdrawing from our social obligations and taking some time to
be alone is necessary to rejuvenate our energy and renew our connection to
ourselves. However, there are also times when withdrawal is a red flag,
indicating an underlying sense of depression or some other problem. We may not
even have consciously decided to isolate ourselves but wake up one day to find
that we have been spending most of our time alone. Perhaps it's been a long
time since friends who used to call have given up. Without anyone inviting us
out, we sink deeper into alienation.
The longer our isolation lasts,
the harder it becomes to reach out to people. It is as if we have failed to
exercise a particular muscle, and now it is so weak we don't know how to use
it. Yet, in order to return to a healthy, balanced state of being, that's
exactly what we need to do. If you find yourself in this situation, call an
understanding friend who will listen to you with compassion, not a defensive
friend who may have taken your withdrawal personally. The last thing you need
is to be chided; a negative response could intensity your isolation. If you
don't have a kind friend you can rely on, call a spiritual counselor or
therapist. They may be able to help you determine the underlying cause of your
isolation and help you find your way out of it.
When you've been in a
pattern of secluding yourself, it can begin to seem impossible that you could
reenter the world of friendships, conversations, and group activities, but
with time, you will. Most people will understand if you take the time to
explain that you've fallen out of touch and would like to reconnect. Take your
time and be gentle with yourself, starting with one person and building from
there. Try to reach out to one new person every week. Before you know it, you
will find yourself back in the company of friends.
For more
information visit dailyom.com
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Krissy Zodda
Tri State
Support Group
Leader
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