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I am in therapy three times a week now but have been in counseling regularly for maybe three and a half years. I also get acupuncture for anxiety and I am on medication to help target my anxiety (it's not working yet. ).

I also listen to guided imagery or meditations. I did it more when I had time before school started but I need to get back into it. I write creatively or blog to let go of my feelings as well.

Mostly I do a lot of small self-help things throughout each day because it depends on how I'm feeling that day. I push myself a lot to do things that are good for me and I acknowledge the positive when I can.

For me it has helped to become more ready about my counseling and other aspects. For instance, we tried methods years ago that I wasn't ready or open to and I am now. It took time to become ready and I think that readiness came through my counseling.

I like what has been said above about how you're not really done working on yourself and people have told me that recovery isn't linear and I keep that in mind too.

Some people have told me that I can eliminate these disorders from my life entirely and while I respect their thoughts I do not agree. For me, I will learn to live with them and lead a healthy life despite them. I try to remain what is realistic for me.