Thanks for your post. I believe there is significant benefit to support groups, both as sources of infomation such as you provided and as a forum to discuss and thereby try to resolve some of these issues.

I relate. Early in my recovery I would begin to cry for no specific reason; later on, I now find myself unable to cry even when that display of emotion is appropriate. Fortunately I have a very understanding spouse who is non-judgmental and has helped me work through the emotional swings.

I continue to try to work on emotional intelligence by thinking about my feelings (if that makes any sense) as they occur. I’ve also begun mindfulness meditations, and while I’m not very good at it yet I see potential there. Thanks again for the post.