YouCanHaveThePettyLiar (original poster new member #87450) posted at 8:46 AM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
I found it difficult to pull myself out of the depression and anxiety. Just been emotionally paralysed. I haven't found my anger yet.
BearlyBreathing ( member #55075) posted at 4:24 PM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
It takes longer than you want. For me, it was close to 9 months before I really started to get back on my feet, and then another few months to get fully up. Others get though it faster, but it is months no matter what. Rage set in around 3 months for me, but for some it is closer to 6 months (and some skip that step). Whatever you are going through, it is a normal part of the roller coaster of infidelity.
Have you talked to your doctor? Many of us have gone on anti-anxiety or anti-depressants for a short term to get through this. Talk therapy can help too - you need outlets for the energy that is building up. Exercise - even just a long walk- will help a ton, too.
This is brutal stuff. Hang in there.
What are you doing to help process all this pain?
Me: BS 57 (49 on d-day)Him: *who cares ;-) *. D-Day 8/15/2016 LTA. Kinda liking my new life :-)
**horrible typist, lots of edits to correct. :-/ **
