Hi Mark,

I agree with you, the sadness is the problem. I also know that being in a relationship is not going to change that. I will listen to that podcast! I do keep a daily  forgiveness and gratitude journal. As I mention, I at least verbalize some compassion towards myself daily.

Right now, my approach is to try to engage in things I would be doing if I was feeling good as much as possible – make my bed, exercise, reading, creating jewelry. But as a I mention, sometimes it feels to painful and physically overwhelming to get up and enjoy the blessings.