After 6 months in group therapy and forcing myself to talk and go out with people and whatnot, I am finally about 80-90 percent better! I’m marking it as done, although I don’t think this is something that will ever be fully finished…kind of like running on the spot.

But anyway – a lot of that was down to using CBT, so please check it out, you won’t be sorry. Also, look out for books (the Gillian Butler self-help book is very good), and keep a written journal of your thoughts, feelings, situations you find challenging/difficult and any progress you make (it’s great to look back and see how far you’ve come!).

Lastly, remember – you can only relapse if you’ve made headway in the first place. Don’t ever give up!