Beachey

Hello,

I'm new here. i brief, i have just recovered from bulimia which whilst in therapy i discovered was partly result of growing up with an alcoholic mother. i'm still living at home at the moment and at times find it really difficult to separate myself from her. i know i can't change her and have accepted this, but this also conflicts with my desire for her to change. i was just wondering if anyone had any ideas about how to detach myself. my therapist has suggested using visual imagery such as imagining a balloon tied around my waist and when my mother starts to bother me, untying the balloon. it works sometimes but i want something more long-term because i really do not want the bulimia to come back.


thanks,

Beachey

Gabe

Hey Beachey, welcome to Sober Recovery.
I like your therapist's imagery.
Imagery really helps me out a lot.
There is an eating disorders forum here at Sober Recovery that you may find some help in.
Glad you're here, stick around.

jaxees

how old are you?

Does your mother become an abusive drunk?