I'm almost your age- I'm 42- I'm getting a late start at getting myself better! ( wish I could have went to therapy when I attempted to 11 years ago-- it's a long story!) I have a lot of "re-programming" to do. I've just started trying to understand things and believe it's a very important thing to do.

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My quest for understanding even took me in some not so good places, got involved with a destructive cult group, but I survived and got out.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Wow- that must have been something! Sounds like your life would make an interesting book! Seriously!!

I can see where practice, practice, practice is a good way to progress....and "habit change" is very important. That's just what it's like for me-- Habit... I find myself thinking negative things about myself way before I even realize it! It's such a habit- I spose.

You have many great ideas, like the one where you said :
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reward yourself for all the small steps you take in health

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> I've never done that-- I'll have to try it.. I'm sort of a perfectionist and if it's not the TOTAL outcome- then I feel I've failed. The "small steps"-- I'll have to remind myself of that- thanks!

I wish you continued progress in your life--- you're an inspiration! Thanks again for sharing!

Mandy