Posted by Simon on 19/12/2009, 8:02 pm, in reply to "Re: I am a survivor"

Hey Michael You dont need to tell your mates. The important thing is you have told SOMEONE. You dont need to scream about it from the trees. What you need to do is keep taking steps towards overcoming your AP. And dont let any stepbacks knock you down. I told my girlfriend and have considered telling other people to be honest I can talk to her about it so why tell anyone else? I may tell my parents and family at some point, and as my recovery progresses I may tell a few other people, but like you say, people like to talk behind your back etc. Get yourself on a workshop you will find you are not different or alone - the other people on the course will just be normal people, like you. You'll have a chance to talk and listen and you'll go away ready to tackle AP- something it sounds like you've already decided to do so well done mate.

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