Personal Responsibility and WRAP

When I was introduced to WRAP there were alot of things happening in my life that were outwith my control.  But what really hit a chord with me about WRAP was how I could take control of situations if I wanted to.  The realisation came that although I couldn't change the things that were happening to me - I could change my actions and reactions.  This was tricky at first - as sometimes it was easier to blame other people, situations for my behaviours.  On that note - I personally do not now see taking responsibility as the same thing as taking the blame - blame is negative, taking personal responsibility is positive.

 When I was unwell  sometimes it was easier for me to literally lie down to my illness than it was to stand up and fight it.  But reflectiong back - I had the HOPE that things would not always be as they were - that there was more to life than this constant battle I was having with my body.  So I had to take PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for my actions - actively seek out help to change my behaviours and minset.  The physical issue of PMDD was outwith my control - I had to learn to accept that but also to take control of the other aspects.  I actively sought help to change my mindset, I used counselling and also hypnotherapy.  I chose to have the 'half full cup' approach rather than 'the half empty' one.  I chose to focus on the positives in my life, my family, my work.  I took those decisions - therefor I took PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.  I also spent alot of time EDUCATING myself on my condition, seeking out the best specialist support.  EDUCATION is the next key concept in WRAP, which I will explore over the next few days.

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