Looking back...

[Charity]

Toward the end of today's visit with Dr. K., he stopped me for a moment in the middle of our conversation. He asked, "How long have we been doing this now? Six months, eight months?" I said yeah, that sounded about right. He asked me to think back to the first few visits we had together, and the sorts of things we had talked about back then-- and then compare it to the light chatting we had just been doing. It was hard for a minute or two for me to remember exactly how things had gone in the beginning. Then I involuntarily started to smile, and even had a tear or two pop up before long. Dr. K. was smiling as big as I was, and we agreed that though we don't want to just say "better" because it implies complete wellness, I am most definitely much, much better-ER than I was then! He said that I deserve a little "atta-girl" for my progress so far, and I felt so proud. And a little embarassed, lol, but proud too. :red: :2thumbs:

It's not like I'm doing so wonderfully or anything now... It's just a totally different fight that it was then. I'm constantly working on figuring out how to be happy and content in this crazy world, which is SO hard for some of us, but back then I wasn't even sure that I wanted to be here. That's a difference. Sometimes, it's ALL the difference!

 

[seeker]

Congratulations! Sounds like you've put a lot of work in, and are seeing positive results. That's great. Keep up the good work.

 

[Andy]

That's great Charity! You definitely should feel proud!

I know I found that it was kind of hard to notice any changes when I was seeing my psychologist because it can be such a slow process.

Keep it up and hey, I'm glad you decided to "still be here" :goodjob:

 

[Meg]

It's wonderful to hear that your hard work has paid off, Charity, and that life is looking up. You should be proud! Good for you :hug: