3.2.5. Positive experiences of treatment.Most participants expressed having
had positive experiences of the treatment and mentioned tangible
improvements. These were usually seen as a step in the right direction,
but few thought that the treatment had been sufficient in itself. Particularly
those that had experienced an improvement wanted to keep finding
new strategies to feel better, on their own or with the help from a
therapist. They felt encouraged to do so by the fact that the treatment
had taught them the value of small, every-day actions, illustrated by
the two following quotes.
“These aren't major things you know, only because it feels like things are
big projects they don't have to be, you can start with one step at a time
and then you'll see. Sometimes it's much easier than you think.”
“I guess it's the small things that you plan, simply to be more focused, to
live more in the present moment.”