The End of Therapy and Preventing Relapse

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 …

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 …

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 …