Posted by Garnet71 on April 2, 2009, at 17:54:17
In reply to Is this as good as it gets?, posted by SLS on April 2, 2009, at 12:22:38
The search for serenity might defeat the purpose. You can be self destructive to yourself being so caught up with trying to feel better, rather than trying to do the best you can with what you got...that it defeats the purpose. At what point do you stop? I think it might depend upon faith or acceptance.
Remember, happiness is not an ultimate destination - rather, its accepting, feeling content, and making the best of the journey. It's the ultimate self-acceptance that allows the ultimate inner peace. At least this is what I keep telling myself.
Like you and others, I'm driven to get back to myself-my baseline-my version of my best. Some people on another support forum, well I'd say some wise people, have told me I will never get "myself back" after PTSD and my experiences.
Like you though (maybe), I have trouble accepting that for an answer.
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