Of course you’re strong enough, Mike. You’re self aware enough to not only identify that things aren’t right but to take action to try to make it right. Even coming on here and just writing about how bad you feel is a positive thing. It’s hard, it’ll take you a very long time to begin to feel in control and all the things you hate about those impulses might never leave you. But you’re on the right path as far as I can see.

The only thing you shouldn’t do is give up. It’ll be very difficult and you’ll feel like giving up every single day but just don’t, okay? You can slip as many times as you want but as long as you keep on trying to get the better of it you’ll never be weak. You’ll feel weak, you just won’t be weak.

Make sure you read Bingowings’ post above. So many people just suppress what they’re going through. It’s so incredibly brave to be able to open up here and to your family and therapist regardless of what things feel like from the inside.

Take it slowly and keep trying, Mike.