So the six sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are over and the improvement has definitely been monumental. I now have all the techniques to prevent relapse, but what if I lose the motivation to continue with them? I'm on my own and the freedom is overwhelming. There are behaviours that I've been told and … Continue reading The End of Therapy and Preventing Relapse
Month: November 2016
The Jacket Potato Battle
This morning, during my cognitive behavioural session, my therapist advised me to push my calorie intake limits, making me feel anxious and out of control. I had a scone with a pot of tea when I went out with a friend, which I was already feeling anxious about. I then realised I needed dinner before dance, but … Continue reading The Jacket Potato Battle
Admitting There’s A Problem
The hardest thing about knowing when something isn't right, is admitting it. I put off going to the doctors and asking for help because I didn't want a label. However, it got to the point where I didn't want to live my life that way anymore and I needed to achieve things. Making the initial … Continue reading Admitting There’s A Problem