More Questions
Being honest with others is important. Being honest withourselves is crucial. Asking ourselves the right questions—and answeringtruthfully—can help us decide whether to take that all-important first step.Ask yourself:
• Do I often pretend to be happier than I feel?
• Is life as enjoyable as it used to be?
• Do I still look forward to things the way I once did?
• Do I fear failing at things I used to easily succeed at?
• Am I kinder to others than I am to myself?
• Do I ever feel like a burden to others?
• Do I feel like my thoughts control me more than I control them?
• If I had to live the rest of my life feeling the way I currently feel, would I be satisfied?
• If someone I loved felt like I do now, would I be okay with that for them?One last question:
• If I wrote down my answers, would I feel comfortable sharing them with someone who loves me?
