Validation

[Gaby0]

So I recently had to make a really tough life changing decision and when I was at the dr the other day I told her about it and what conclusion I came to and she said, “ you made the right decision”. I have not felt as good as I did in that moment in a long time. It felt amazing to feel validated and to have someone say yes you had to give in to your anxiety and depression this time but it was the right thing to do. It made me really happy. This was the first time in the past four months since this decision that felt good about it.

[Dolphin14]

That's awesome. Being validated gives us strength.

[Kaytee1981]

I seek validation and very often dont get it which leads me into a spiral of suicidal thoughts and has lead to attempts. I got a lot of validation from work, but not working for a year had meant that I don't feel validated. I think this is why i find anything to do with work ie. meetings etc. quite stressful and triggering. I need to learn those little signs of validation from my family and children and maybe I'd be in a better place.

[Gaby0 in reply to Kaytee1981]

I hope you find it soon.