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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:46:56 -0500

When the nurse asks "Who smuggled in the diet coke and gum?"

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:01:02 -0500

edrecoveryproblems:

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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:43 -0500

on-my-toes-for-you: I love love this movie!

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:28 -0500

on-my-toes-for-you:

I love love this movie!

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:12:49 -0500

My therapist during sessions

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:28:33 -0500

edrecoveryproblems:

Likeeeee

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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:45:47 -0600

Persevering at recovery despite setbacks

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:02:58 -0600

edrecoveryprobs:

10knotes: Via/Follow The Absolute Greatest Posts…ever.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:51:04 -0600

10knotes:

Via/Follow The Absolute Greatest Posts…ever.

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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:04:59 -0600

How to Rock Your Recovery (The Twelve Step Way)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:57:00 -0600

Think about yourself before your eating disorder: what did you like? What did you do for fun? What did you do with your family and friends?

Now, think about the recent past: What you’ve missed out on because of this disorder… Whether it be school graduations, proms, family holidays, family vacations, social events, even school semesters you’ve dedicated to treatment and this eating disorder.

Think of the people you’ve let down, the trusts and bonds you have broken, the things you’ve said and haven’t said in pursuit of the eating disorder.

Think about the miles you’ve run your body, the damage you’ve done to your body, the doctors appointments, the medications, the osteoporosis, the heart problems, the depression, the anxiety, and darkness that THIS illness has brought unto you.

Now, think about who you were, who you are now, and who you want to be. Think about how you can get there and what you need to change in order to do so. It is impossible to do all these things with an eating disorder. Realize all the happiness that the eating disorder has robbed you of.

GET PISSED! Then recover.

That “pissitivity” is more than enough ammunition to kick this.

Don’t wallow in the past, take this and change it! Get out of the cycle!

Rediscover who you are, what is your identity without this? What do you like and what don’t you like?

Realize this “false reality” you have created with this eating disorder. Amidst the chaos of daily life, where donuts are pure evil, fat free yogurt tastes like ice cream, you are apparently a vegetarian, and you absolutely love plain lettuce. It doesn’t make any sense! But life doesn’t either. It makes sense that some grasp on reality, as irrational it may be, is better than none at all.

Forgive yourself for all these things, get out of that shame and guilt cycle, the eating disorder thrives there… instead, get pissed and use it to take steps forward.

Reconsider your perspective on the treatment team. Think of them as on your “team” rather than as the anti-Christ. Lying and trickery is wasting not only your time, but theirs as well. Try looking at it like this: celebrities pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to have someone tell them what to eat and how much exercise is good for them. Not only does your treatment team do this, but you also have weekly labs, daily weigh-ins, and blood-pressure checks. You have a team of people who care about not only your physical well being, but also your mental and emotional wellness as well.

Use what you like, what you love and your newfound identity to redeem and strengthen commitments you weren’t able to keep. Be yourself, use your values to incorporate balance and moderation in your life.

Always be honest and realistic with where you’re at… if you struggle or act on an urge, admit to it. Don’t be ashamed of your hardships; look at it as taking a stand on PISSITIVITY and one step further to your recovery.

littletinydancer: This is the one thing I really want for...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:59:25 -0600

littletinydancer:

This is the one thing I really want for Christmas. A Joyful Heart charity necklace from meandro. It’s the one from SVU and I love the ideas of survivors showing they are fearless and that the proceeded go to such a great foundation. I’ve wanted it for a few years but never seem to have the money saved up to get it… Since I can pretty much say I’ve survived an abusive home, self harm and continue to survive bpd I can at least say that I should deserve to treat myself to it…. Of course having an extra $130 bucks is something I don’t have right now. But a girl can dream. Maybe if I roll the change I have lying around I might have almost half… Sigh.

When I find out that I'm drinking regular Coke instead of Diet Coke

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:42:18 -0600

edrecoveryproblems:

When I use positive coping skills, I'm like...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:40:01 -0600

edrecoveryproblems:

"Dinner's ready!"

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:36:28 -0600

edrecoveryproblems:

When I decide it's time to kick my eating disorder's ass, I'm like...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:24:34 -0600

edrecoveryproblems:

When I'm home alone and I can't decide if I should eat or not, I'm like...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:23:06 -0600

edrecoveryproblems:

Things on my mind

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 09:48:28 -0600

1. I need to talk to my Uncle Lenny about how to look into getting a car to tootle around back and forth around Kansas City and Liberty. (Does anyone know anything about investing in a car?) *eek*

2. I really like Gossip Girl

3. Things I could potentially do today…

Walk down to the square and get a cup of coffee (with or without someone)
See what people are doing tonight on my hall
Talk with Kendall about using her car to go to (HyVee, TJ Maxx, Walgreens, etc.)
8pm CUA Cinema
BRUNCH
Take thank you pics for grandma

4. Things I need to do today…

Clean mirror
Vacuum
Laundry
World Scripture Journal
Psychology Test, Observation Paper

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Fri, 11 May 2012 20:54:23 -0500

henrytheworst: In the Sweater Club, only one man is King. His...

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:51:41 -0500

henrytheworst:

In the Sweater Club, only one man is King. His name is… Bill Cosby.