sometimes you need to take time for yourself to re-energize. I’m a intern at HS even I need time to take a break. We all do sometimes so do not feel bad for needing to focus on yourself. You are loved no matter what.
It’s important to look out for yourself. You are not obligated to respond to the wall of you don’t want to or can’t.
It’s meant to be here to help. So don’t apologize if for you, it brings you down. There’s a lot of hurt on these forums and it can be overwhelming sometimes. I often make responses but then have to take a break for a week or two.
Take the time you need. We’re here for you when you’re ready.
I am really upset, annoyed and angry with myself. Some weeks my self-control is good, but other weeks and days, it is pathetic and I give in to my addiction far too easily, making excuses for myself and justifying it in my head. I end up in a cycle of temporary release and pleasure, to even worse chronic mental fatigue, guilt and worry. I know my current specific circumstances mean I am starved of affection and intimacy, but most other people do not try to cope this way. It’s just not logical or helpful, but I can’t seem to break the habit for more than a few days or weeks!