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Posted 9/12/2012 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
Without going into too much detail (because i prefer to be known for who i am not what ive been through) i've managed to survive Domestic Violence an Eating Disorder Health/Panic Disorder bought on by PTSD and i've gone through 3 miscarriages. Considering all this im only 26years old. Im considering training to be a councillor to help young people like me who've had a rubbish tine, helpp people smile again... What do people think? X
Posted 9/12/2012 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
I'm a counselor. ;) i love what i do, but it's hard work, especially when clients' issues hit close to home for me. But my experiences with anxiety give me a unique empathy that helps me relate to client very closely, too.
Posted 9/12/2012 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
I had to see a councilor from SODA (Survivors Of Domestic Abuse) and i hated it cos she didnt understand how i felt she hadnt felt or seen what i had. I only wanted to talk to people who knew. How would i go about it?
Posted 9/12/2012 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Well, here in the US, it requires at least a masters degree. There are lots of programs out there. Make sure you choose one that is accredited. The are also usually opportunities to be trained as a peer leader for support groups without formal education, so you might look into that, too. Usually those are volunteer positions rather than paid jobs, but it might be a good place to start to see if it's your thing :)
Posted 9/12/2012 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
Ill have to look into it, im in England, i wouldnt mind if i had to do a degree i passed all my high school exams and ive been to college, im 26 so its not like id be mega old when i was trained. Thanks for the info :)

Also u shud remove hypochondriac from ur signature ur not a hypochondriach your in tune and body aware that will get you to old age! Dont label yourself (former, i say former i still worry i just dont obsess anymore, health anxiety sufferer i hate to see people label themselves)
Posted 9/14/2012 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
survivor, good luck! i hope you are able to find the right program and succeed in your goals.

and i do agree with you that i am in tune with my body...i notice every little twitch or tingle, and then my brain jumps to the conclusion that i have tumor, or MS, or ALS, or a rare exotic disease. i obsess over my body and my health at times. this is truly (and unfortunately) hypochondriasis. i am working on it, though! i have improved a lot over the past 6 months. :)
Posted 9/14/2012 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Frizzbee ive been thete sweety the only thing that helped me was, everytime i obsessed over something afterwards i wrote it down, ill share with you an entry from what i call my worry book;

Dec 2011 Worry; Tampon will cause TSS
Symptoms; Weak, Fatigued, Nauseous, Headache
Have i experienced these before? Yes
What happened within 24 hours? All symptoms eventually dissolved.
Did I have what was causing my worry? No
If the illness im worrying about does happen can i get help quickly? Yes

Its sort of like CBT i suppose but when i re-read this book it makes me sure in my mind that all is well. Good Luck my angel xxxx
Posted 9/14/2012 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi anxietysurvivor,

Sounds like a great idea. A counselor can really make a positive difference in someone's life even though they may not know. I think it's a great idea.

All the best!

UA
Posted 9/14/2012 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hiya UA!

Thats what i thought, the councilor i had to deal with my eating disorder was a complete angel! She touched&changed my life aswell as my eating habits. Id love to be able to make that sort of differencr!

Thanku for ur support :)
Posted 9/14/2012 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
You're welcome :-)
Posted 9/14/2012 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hope your having an easy day
Posted 9/14/2012 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
survivor, thanks for sharing how journaling helped you with your health anxiety! it's pretty close to the same thing i've learned to do to help myself, but i think it through in my head. i don't seem to ever be able to commit to writing it down in a journal. but just walking myself mentally through those steps helps me a lot!
Posted 9/14/2012 3:51 PM (GMT 0)

anxietysurvivor,

I think you may be onto something so do look into becoming a counselor.  I want you to make sure you take care of yourself first.  Being in the medical field I know how important it is take care of yourself.

Blessings,

Kitt

Posted 9/14/2012 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
Frizbee- Yeh its really good to self affirm and keep telling yourself how wonderful you are!!!

Hi Kitt, i do take very good care of myself both physically and mentally :) i really wanna help others now how ive been helped and put back together at my lowest ebb xxx
Posted 9/14/2012 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
A.S. 

The world certainly needs more counselors and with your positive attitude you will make a fine counselor.  You have my support. 

Hugs,

Kitt

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