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PulchCasual Contributor
I've never had my ED formally/clinically diagnosed. I would say my ED was in the moderate-severe range, and it lasted for 7 years.
Nothing has really worked until I've done some art therapy, based on Brene BRown's book called the gifts of imperfection.
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JamcSenior Contributor
Thanks @grubbytoes i find them great especially after i get home from gym and ned to relax & not turn tv or laptop on
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JamcSenior Contributor
When i finish 1 i will try & upload to tis Forum it is very hard to stay concentrated so wil take a bit about half way through
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grubbytoesSenior Contributor
@Pulch Hey, guess what! I found the "gifts of imperfction" book in the e-book collection for my local library. Yaay. I just flicked through it now, and reading the chapter headings I think this book is definitely my thing. I think I will get a lot out of this book.
So thanks for the tip off!
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CharliSenior Contributor
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Jaz3Contributor
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Jaz3Contributor
Yes, art therapy fills the gap where your verbal brain can't express what is lying in your unconscious. I've taken my art work to my therapist a few times and its really helped pull apart stuck yuck feelings , is depression is for me a picture of me walking in a circle wading in a tub of thick black goo holding my head with one hand and wading with the other, its in a black room with a light shining in the corner.at least there was a light somewhere there but we also realised I'm trying to solve my issues with my head (ruminating) and not my heart or body. Really important to fi d so done qualified to talk through deeper issues.
But to even draw it I had a wonderful teacher who was completely devoid of judgement, which helped immensely, and still does.
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