I think it helps. It's taken many therapists (a bunch of miscellaneous Ts, two long term individual Ts, one long term group T, and two dietitians) and a lot of hard work and effort, but I no longer have an eating disorder and am much better equipped to handle anxiety and depressive symptoms. I'm a stronger, more assertive communicator and have gained so much more. Sometimes, I've felt hopeless, but I truly believe that no matter how much something sucks and feels like it'll never end or get better, that it's only temporary. It won't always be so hard. And that gives me hope.