I missed a therapy appt in June of 2011 - paid my $50 fee and never looked back. Since 2011 I have tried over 5 different medications bringing my grand mental health meds total to 14
FINALLY i sucked it up and decided to get back into therapy - the hardest part was researching and finding a doctor that would take me after 5pm so the appts wouldn't interfere with my job. I have been attending weekly Holistic Mindfulness therapy which is a mix of talk therapy & the thinking that goes along with practicing yoga and I have to say I'm making some breakthroughs that I didn't expect.
I decided to taper off of my current medication (Topamax) because I honestly didn't feel any happier on it - also I was excited about the weight loss side effects which never came - the only side effect I experienced was tingly hands and anger.
I have been binge/purge free since 8/17/2014 and am extremely proud that although I have gained weight I have been able to refrain from that behavior.
Right now I'm having about one good day for every bad day and I have some new tools that are really helping me. I've found a renewed interest in both Astrology and Religion. I'm always afraid to admit to either of these since both can carry stimga but I take from both what lessons & information I find helpful and leave the information I feel doesn't apply or fit with my values.
~Kelsie
Recovery is far from a straight line but I keep telling myself that every step back is a bruise not a tattoo
