Should I stop talking to everyone?

[Mindy]

Nikki is right on the mark with her answer, but I counter-suggest that you see a therapist or counselor so you can talk your issues out. A lot of people just don't know what to say because they aren't trained to deal with such issues-a psychiatrist is good for medication, but not talk therapy, and it sounds like talk therapy is what you need most. Call your Department of Social Services to find sliding fee counselors who will just charge what you can afford. You're definitely on the right track to healing-you want to talk about the past trauma rather than just bottle it up inside-you NEED to share your issues with someone who knows how to help you deal with the past and make peace with it.