Homework.
Had my first appt. with a counselor last night - the Renfew center (specializes in eating disorders) couldn't accomodate my schedule, but got a referral through my EAP. Picked this person as she is very into yoga, meditation, eastern ideas, and specializes in addictions counseling, etc. Sounded like a good mix to me - as a Type A perfectionist who definitely does not take enough time to "get in touch" with my spiritual, zen side. Was a good discussion, alot of the background information. Actually, it is pretty amazing to me that given all of the dysfunction in my family (and my husband's family) that I have actually turned out to be, for the most part, pretty normal and successful! At the end of the session, she thanked me for being as open as I was and also gave me a homework assignment. I told her I was very good at talking (about my issues intellectually), and not quite as good at acting on them. 
Sounds easy enough, right? Well, I am a person who typically is WAY more consumed with taking care of others than myself, so actually, these will be thought provoking - especially the fun one, I mean EATING is fun, no?
So, I'll need to put some thought into this, but anyone want to join me on this "therapeutic" journey as well? 