Posted by emmanuel98 on July 11, 2011, at 22:04:54
In reply to Re: Crappy Week: Fat and Therapist on Vacation, posted by emmanuel98 on July 11, 2011, at 21:09:30
I tried posting this earlier, but must have forgotten to post it correctly.
Anyway. In an earlier post, you said you don't have drug and alcohol problems that would allow you to make use of AA. But if you eat for solace and worry about getting fat, you might want to try Overeaters Anonymous They have a ton of meetings and it's a great way to meet people with whom you can be honest and intimate without fearing negative judgement.
I could not have done therapy without AA. It was too intense, too much like unrequited love. I needed to find a way to change my relationships, to develop warm and intimate friendships outside of therapy. I would have committed suicide had I felt so dependent on my p-doc with no way to change the basic solitariness of my life.
My sister was bulemic and goes to OA meetings regularly.
You might also want to get involved with some spiritual practice -- a religious affiliation or meditation group. These are also ways people form honest, warm and intimate relationships. Therapy is a lot easier when you are able to make positive changes in the rest of your life.
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