Writing Workshop: Making Changes
Posted by Josie on Apr 22, 2010 in Writing, Writing Workshop | 52 comments
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GP referral. Off the top of my head, I think you're entitled to around 6 sessions on the NHS. But see your GP first, as a starting point.
And mohito: rum + lime + lots of ice = bloody lovely.
I am unbelievably proud of you, in an entirely non patronising way
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There are reduced rate ones and it will help and you are brave and honest and true and amazing and as drowning as you have been you impress me enourmously – because I'm drowning too but i couldn't ever survive it as well as you. You Rock hon xxx
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you go girl
I had counselling 7 years ago and I have never looked back. I strongly believe that everyone should have it every 10 years as an emotional MOT. I hope it helps you work through your worries and that you can see how great you are x[Reply]
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It's very easy to have a confidence crisis when your work is creative. I often feel held back because of a fear of rejection. But you have such obvious talent – I hope you get the help you want x
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Good girl! I think counselling would help you no end. You need to find a way, other than your writing (which is brilliant) to talk through these fears and issues and have someone affirm that you are special and lovely and brilliant and that you can do it. Well done you for realising that you need help and you know that we'll all be here cheering you on and giving you the virtual support you need. Well done love!
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Good for you hun, I often have a crisis of confidence especially as writing is quite new to me. I've always had thoughts flying around m,e head but had never put it down on paper, always hid it away thinking I wasn't creative in anyway like my siblings. I have odd moments when I feel confident to really write something really creative and that's mainly down to you, your writing workshop has really helped my explore what's in side my head and write things that were buried deep within. Thank you x
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What a great honest and truthful piece of writing, and I agree I think that counselling will be good for you. I also think that you are entitled to some on the NHS. I really think that it will help. You've taken a massive step by making that decision you should be proud of yourself! xx
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Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 amThank you. It DOES feel like a big step. Small fry to most people but I feels big to me. I really appreciate your kind messages the last few days. Kai is actually sat here looking at his picture cards as I type – would definitely love to learn more about how you think working with pictures might help him. Will email you when I get some free time. Thanks again x
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You've made the hardest decision already, in that you want to see a councellor. It does work. Definately go for the GP referral. I did, and he got in touch with the mental health team (although the words mental health scared me to death) and I met the most wonderful woman who used to come to my house to visit twice a week (yes I was that bad at the time). I have been in a very similar place to where you are now, but it does get better if you don't keep destroying yourself, Good luck and well done on making those decisions xx
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Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 amThanks so much Annie. I phoned my GP's yesterday and there's likely to be a 6 month wait for any referral! So I'm going to look at finding someone privately. I want to strike while I'm still feeling brave
Oh, and P.S. Having a look at your blog yesterday I see you have Fibromyalgia! Me too! I was diagnosed when I was 19, but suffered all through my childhood and teens. If you EVER want to chat about things, or just swap stories would always be really, really lovely to hear from you. It's been a very big part of my life, robbed me of most of twenties, but thankfully much more under control at the moment.
Much love x
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Another wonderful piece of writing Josie – I agree that counselling will really help you, it's a way of talking through whats in your head with someone who's completely objective and who doesn't know the people you're talking about; which is tremendously liberating! You should talk to your GP, he/she should be able to give you the name of someone you can speak to.
Best of luck with it, and thanks again for sharing this.
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April 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 amThat's absolutely it. I am so lucky, I DO have people I can talk to, but not without me worrying all the time what they're thinking and having to cope with their emotional reaction. It would be very freeing to have someone who is completely neutral. Thank you honey x
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Love you so much, and I am so, so proud of you.
I don't know whether I would have had the confidence and determination to have begun this PhD/had Lucy & Izzy/battled with sick husband if I hadn't spent all fo those sessions with a psychologist years ago sorting out my anorexia and crippling self-esteem issues *holds hands up to these issues*
I think it made a real difference to me. You are so brilliant and will be even more so when you let yourself realise it.
Love, the Weirdo who Doesn't Blog (Love that!!!) XXXXX
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I love your openness and honesty: I am sure that will take you far, and I hope and trust that you can find counselling that you can both afford and trust.
And I fell in love with mojitos on holiday in Zanzibar. Somehow they have never tasted the same since. That's what holidays do for you.
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Good. Very glad to hear it. It won't be easy, but then doing nothing wouldn't be easy either. Doing nothing would be wasting your life. So doing SOMETHING is a step. And the first step is also the hardest. I called myself a writer the other day and I felt like a big old fraud. But now, a couple of days later I'm starting to see that I am a writer. OK maybe not a very successful one yet, but I'm still a writer. A couple of people have actually given me cold hard cash in small amounts to write something, so I must be a writer. And you are one too. A very good one, who just needs to get on and do it. Lecture over. Good luck x
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Tut *rolls eyes* get you and your 'good writing'. How are your tonsils looking from there?
Am impressed not just by your ability to give yourself a good talking to and do something about it, but by your honesty about the whole thing too.
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Good on you chick, that's a big step to take but one that I really hope will help you. You really are so talented and you've achieved so much already at a hugely pivotal point in your life. Lots of love and luck xxx
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Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:46 amThat's a good idea Paula thank you. Pity all these things cost so much money huh?
Thanks for your kind words too. I think part of the reason I've struggled with all this is that it's all happened together – writing, motherhood, it's a lot to process at once x[Reply]
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We'll tread water for a little while, you and I. Sometimes I'll be your float, sometimes you'll be mine.
But you know, I'm pretty sure I can see some well deserved mojitos on that teeny tiny little island in the distance. Can you see it?
Can you see that island? Can you remember what it felt like to be on that island?
I can.
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Oh, Josie, that is a wonderful thing to do. My counsellor saved my life. And made me able to be a mother. Took us five years, but we got there.
Best of luck to you! I hope you find someone who suits you soon! xxx[Reply]
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Josie, I am so pleased and also relieved to read this. Counselling and therapy has completely changed my life. You will benefit hugely. Take some time to look around and find someone who you think suits your needs best. You may be able to get your first session free. If your gut feeling tells you that counsellor is not quite right for you, then try another. Wishing you all the best. xxx
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Hi Josie, I am happy for you that you have come to that decision – a lot of people carry around a big unsolved bag of problems during their entire lives, and as you said, they are stopped from doing what they really want to do(and are capable of doing!).
I have been there, too, and it has been one of the best things ever happening to me. Or maybe it was the best thing, because lots of other things wouldn't have been possible without.
Good luck with finding someone you click with. xxx Deborah[Reply]
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You have a plan and in my book that's half the problem solved. You must feel a certain relief that at least you now have an option and a way forward.
I'm a fan of you, your writing and your friendship. Sometimes we've just got to jump and it all falls into place which I am sure it will for you xx[Reply]
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Thank you for yesterday, and everything, as always xx
Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
Thank you
See? I do listen to you!!
Phoned the GP yesterday – 4-6 month wait for all non-urgent referrals to the counselling service so looks like it's private of nothing
Oh, and when you have given birth to that little jumping salmon of your we shall DRINK RUM xx
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