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Aug 07, 2006 12:10

Leaving St. Louis is the hardest thing I have done in a long, long time. It could be argued that this is why it was a good thing to do. It's important to challenge yourself, challenge your comfort zones, break down emotional muscle so that it can be rebuilt stronger, even more resilient ( Read more... )

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Sorry if this ends up sappy... aquavator August 7 2006, 17:36:09 UTC
But you are going back to the Lou at some point.

I think at some point you will be able to look back and realize you are much more resilient than you give yourself credit for. I have complete confidence in your ability to overcome whatever obstacles are in your path.

I've found that moving gives one a ton of perspective on what is really important. You take with you those things that are actually important - certain friendships, memories, mementos - and learn that everything and everybody else was just passing through your life as a marker of a specific time and place. The good times were good, and the good times to come will be good, and it's always better to focus on the here and now.

I wonder if the Raid has anything to do with your panic attacks? Perhaps you should look into getting one of those carbon dioxide mosquito traps. Or a net over your bed like in the tropics.

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