Really struggling at mo - HELP!

[Goreygirl]

Gg, thanks so much for taking the time to write such a brilliant reply. I have copied your post and printed it off to keep with me. You're always an inspiration to me. Determined to get my head in gear, so thanks again. Have a great day.

You are more than welcome hon. I'm finding it helps me too to put these thoughts into words.

 

[Tessieg1]

Ok baby girl, here is the deal.
First off - dont even think about how your CDC will treat you. You are feeling bad enough as it is. Her job is to encourage you and not wag her finger at you. You pay HER to be your counsellor, not your strict headmistress. her job is to encourage you not frighten you. Ill come and punch her lights out if she is mean to you. You have my word. Im feeling feisty today

Second, I agree with GG above. When you see or smell temptation just pause. Think to yourself "Im only going to chew and enjoy this £1 worth of food only to go and ruin my £40 investement this week". Is it worth it?

I loves you little sweet red - we all do. I empathise with the temptation but you have to tell your head to stop being naughty on your heart. we can see your heart is in it, but your head isnt. I tell you what, chop off your head, send it to me in the post, ill give it a good talking to, I'll sprinkle some will power and magic coping dust into it and send it back (recorded delivery of course)

He heeeeeeeee...loves ya x

Aaah Rumbly, what would I do without you. Thanks Hon. I have realised that I have issues to deal with and I don't really know how. I've used food so long to hide my real self from the world that I am scared to face the real world, I guess. I don't want to be a failure and I really do want to get to my goal weight. I wish I could also afford a proper councillor like Gg's. Maybe I'll win the lotto soon.
Anyhow, thanks again, my friend. I have been really good today and still have a litre of water to go for the day. Off to make a cup of coffee now. x

 

[Goreygirl]

Hey hon

I've been so bloody lucky with the fact that I get health insurance through work. As it is my medication costs me £140 a month (no NHS over here) so struggle with that as it is.

There are a lot of services that do "low cost" counselling on a sliding scale basis. A good place to start is the MIND helpline as they will point you in the right direction (I think the website is mind.org.uk). www.livinglifetothefull.com is an excellent CBT based self-help programme that you work through over a 6 week period. It's NHS validated etc and can be very effective.

Also speak to your GP and ask to be referred to an eating disorder specialist.... the waiting lists can be a long time so the online can help get you going. And do your work have an Employee Assitance Programme? If so they can help you as well.

The Mind site has some really good leaflets on their site. And the NHS Choices website also has a really good mental health section.

 

[Tessieg1]

Gg, thanks very much for that. I will definitely have a look at the websites. I have a doc appointment on Tuesday, so will ask for their advice. I feel a bit embarrassed about it really - it will force me to face up to the fact that I have a problem with food addiction. I think the websites are bril and I'm going to work my way through them when I get a chance too. Hope you have a great day.