I did something I thought I would never do.

[Rls1994]

As some of you know, I avoid touching anything that the public touch or drink from cups that anyone else drink from. Anyway last Thursday, I was invited to Sainsbury's Cafe to have some hot chocolate with a guy I see every 2 weeks to talk about depression and stuff, and I was nervous because I knew they use glasses, not plastic cups you throw away after. However, for some strange reason I was able to drink from the cup fine without worrying at all. I'm proud because it is something I thought I would never, EVER do again, but I did and I didn't catch anything!

For the past few weeks I've started to think RATIONALLY instead of irrationally. Instead of thinking, 'what if someone who's had that sv* has drunk from those cups? I think 'Come on, what are the chances of that? There's like hundreds of cups here. Plus, they get washed thoroughly and who's going to come in here when they're ill?' etc.

Also, my emet anxiety is starting to die down an AWFUL lot now. But I think that's only because the SV* is dying down fast now and because I haven't been out much.

Anyways, things will get better guys! Hang in there!

[Grace47]

That's wonderful, Rachel! You have a lot to be proud of. Well done.

[chris_alice]

That's fantastic! This is exactly the type of thing we need to confront on a regular basis to overcome (or at least get bettre) emet.

[chris_alice]

That's fantastic! This is exactly the type of thing we need to confront on a regular basis to overcome emet (or at least get better).

[Cynna]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miss talking to you

[Jenn Jade]

That is awesome girl!! That is no small accomplishment! Be super proud of yourself!

[Rls1994]

Thanks a lot to you all! Really appreciate it.

CYNNA! I missed talking to you too! How are you?