Yes, I'm learning to tell the difference, thanks to the advice I get here. It really helps me in my decisions. Thanks, everybody.

You have a huge heart and I sense that you would give the shirt off your back if it would help someone. I am sorry this little brat does not appreciate you have to look after yourself right now and that he will be fine without you holding his hand every minute of the day.

Maybe you have a little bit of adrenaline junkie stuff going on too? Long hours and going the extra mile are some of the traits of adrenaline addiction as it pertains to work.

Or maybe it is just that your students and other have become so use to you always being available to help them with all there problems, not just school issues that they have come to expect you to put them before you own health. Maybe they have taken advantage of your kindness.

The anger is something that is the students problem, not yours. Please try not to take it on or to take it personally. You are allowed to have your time off. You need to have you time off to keep yourself healthy. You are not a bad guy for looking after yourself.

I am proud of you for putting your needs first for a change. I think it is a huge step forward. You recognized a serious problem that could have adversely effected your health without some good self-care.

Don't let someone else's anger set you back. Anger is a personal issues that people project upon others. You don't have to accept it. I would not even answer that email. Let it go, you do not have the energy to waste on this, you need to make sure you are looking after you.

(hugs)

Oh, yeah, I have that adrenaline junkie thing for sure, CC. That's why it's always helpful for me to run things by you all here at DS PTSD. It's really working for me to do that. Even if I still encounter people with extremes, I'm finding my way to a more enjoyable life and I don't stay on the adrenaline ride as long as I used to. DS PTSD really helps me with better judgment.

Sorry I didn't see your post about this. A couple post just came up for me to view this morning and they have been up for a bit. Anyway Muji everyone had said so much but I just want to add my I'm very proud of you for setting good examples for all of us but especially the men cause like DW said most men won't apologize for anything or show they are vulnerable and have feelings and you do all of that which makes you one of the best men and human beings. You are so loved and you grow by leaps and bounds and it fun to watch. Thanks for letting me be a part of that.

Aw, thanks dragonfly. I've grown up some as a person since joining DS PTSD, quite frankly, because people here bring years of experience I can follow. So it means a lot for you to say so.

i have to agree with everyone else hugs min

Hmm.. maybe he just wanted your attention and liked that you always paid attention to him. Idk.. whatever it is... it's about him and not you.