After much consideration, I have decided that I need therapy. My brother passed away at the age of 25 almost 3 years ago and since then I have been considering it. Now that I am on this journey of IE, I have uncovered so much emotional garbage that I don't think I can go it alone anymore. I have come to so many realizations about myself and my eating but realizing it just isn't enough. I have to do something about it to. I always thought that only crazy people went to therapy, so it felt shameful to even think that I needed it. But being in this wonderful community of bloggers and other IE'ers has helped me realize that therapy is not just for crazy people. It is for people who are strong enough to know that life isn't easy and sometimes we can't go it alone.
Hello, my name is Christie and I can't do this without help.
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15 comments:
hi Christie,
you don't just "need" help, you DESERVE it.
if you need help finding someone, figuring out if it's a good fit, etc, just ask us. it's a lot like IE in that only you can know what you need.
love,
ae
Christie - I have been thinking about the same thing over the last few days. I have made a lot of progress with IE and life in general over the last year, but I am starting to think that therapy would be a big help. Good for you for deciding to take this step for yourself. I think I will be right behind you on this one.
Congratulations Christie - Therapy is what helped me embrace IE in the first place. it took me 17 years to pick up the courage.
i wish I had done so sooner
Good on you Christie. I think therapy is a great tool to help you find your balance in life. You are doing a really great thing for yourself. Some things are just too hard to work though on your own.
Good luck!
Dear Christie, good on you for seeking help. It's amazing what an expert's unbiased opinions and thoughts can do for you.
Good luck.
I think it's a great idea Christie. It's something I have often thought about doing also. I think it takes a lot of courage to go to therapy, so well done on your decision.
Good luck with it
xx
Kristy
http://beyond-dieting.blogspot.com
Christie, I just want you to know that I'm proud of you. And, as one who once questioned the value of therapy herself (and whether going regularly made me 'crazy') I can also tell you it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. Good luck on this next phase of your journey. I am here for you.
Love,
Jen
Wow, Thanks so much everyone! Your support means so much to me. What a wonderful ocmmunity of people I have landed in. :)
Good for you - I think you're a very brave and wise person for identifying what's going to help you and going for it.
Christie, don't be ashamed one bit. If anything, you should be happy that you're moving forward and that you will have someone there to help guide you.
hugs!
Tiana
I'm proud of you Christie!
When I finally went to therapy, I spent so much time crying in that woman's office, it was unbelievable. Good luck!!
I am happy for you and your decision. I went to grief therapy two years ago to deal with the loss of my father and mother. I found it extremely helpful and I saw many correlations between my eating and my avoidance of the pain loss brings. I wish you best with this journey and remember to look for a therapist you click with - the one you will benifit from the most may not be the first one - that is OK.
Christie, I also used to be in that "therapy is for other people" camp, but now that I am a health counselor and I see the value of how important it is for people to talk things out, I realize that EVERYONE should have a counselor. Good for you. You are absolutely doing the right thing!
Monica
checking in to say hi--hope you're doing well!
ae
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