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Recovery Stories Recovery can be a long and difficult path, and we may forget to rejoice in our accomplishments. Share your recovery stories here, from self harm, to drug, or alcohol addictions, and anything else you are proud of.
Re: Recovery Support Thread -
February 11th 2009, 09:35 PM
im still failing...and im feeling myself slipping into depression...
im drained, all the time; i cant make myself get up in time for class; i feel sad/angry/irritated/apathetic all the time; im having trouble doing my class work because its hard to think; i hate myself, i hate my body, i hate my ED. i hate that i have to live with this. i hate that i cant stop myself, that i cant stop myself from binging and purging nearly every day.
i dont feel motivated to do anything at all. i think "today ill do some exersise" but i cant. i cant even read for very long anymore.
why cant i be normal...?
Re: What have YOU done for recovery today? -
February 14th 2009, 06:07 AM
I ate a meal without counting calories today.
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want
them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
-Albert Einstein
Re: Recovery Support Thread -
February 18th 2009, 05:41 AM
A bit late perhaps, but I'm glad to see this thread was recreated! I'm here for all of you if you need me, via email or msn or anything. Support is so important for recovery, and you can't give up because of a bad day girls, you have to stay strong and find the control and reverse it and let it help you along.
The seventh of february marked a year recovery for me. i've been doing pretty good ,although I stumbled a bit knowing the time for one year was so soon, so I restricted at the end of january for a few days.
Keep in mind slip ups happen whetheryou are a few days in or over a year like me. We all have the relapses and the slips, sometimes they are bad, but don't ever let them make you feel like you have failed, because you haven't.
Re: What have YOU done for recovery today? -
March 16th 2009, 02:12 AM
I went to camp yesterday and ate 3 meals [=
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want
them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
-Albert Einstein
Re: What have YOU done for recovery today? -
March 16th 2009, 10:02 PM
I got on the scale today and didn't punish myself. Still allowed myself to have a snack. I talked openly about my weight and some of my issues today with a group of friends, when they came up.
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
March 30th 2009, 09:29 PM
I didn't look at the calories all day today
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want
them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
-Albert Einstein
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
April 5th 2009, 04:58 PM
You are all doing wonderfully. Keep up the good work, and remember that you are strong. You can do this. ^_^
I had dinner last night, ate until I wasn't hungry anymore, and I didn't throw it up. =]
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"For the first time
in a long time,
I can say that I wanna try.
I feel helpless for the most part,
but I'm learning to open my eyes.
And the sad truth of the matter is,
I'll never get over it,
but I'm gonna try
to get better and overcome each moment
in my own way"
Motion City Soundtrack, "Even If It Kills Me"
Re: Recovery Support Thread -
May 6th 2009, 03:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolene
Hi,umm, how do you refrain yourself from purging? it's hard for me, because of the thought of all the calories in me that will turn to fat later.
Jolene
Hey, Jolene. I just wanted to let you know that I think you'd get better responses if you posted a new thread--that way people know you're looking for support. Let me know if you need anything. Take care.
Someday I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us.
I told you to be patient
I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced
I told you to be kind
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
June 3rd 2009, 08:42 PM
I've eaten two meals today, without purging.
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"For the first time
in a long time,
I can say that I wanna try.
I feel helpless for the most part,
but I'm learning to open my eyes.
And the sad truth of the matter is,
I'll never get over it,
but I'm gonna try
to get better and overcome each moment
in my own way"
Motion City Soundtrack, "Even If It Kills Me"
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
July 7th 2009, 04:49 AM
Hi!
I cooked dinner for me and my friends and did not get mad about it... I find it really hard to cook in order to follow my nutritionist directions and not have a b/p cycle when I do.
Have a good day today! Baby steps, right?
Lots of love to you all!!
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
July 7th 2009, 02:23 PM
Great job, Andrea! Keep up the good work.
Stay strong, and take care. <3
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"For the first time
in a long time,
I can say that I wanna try.
I feel helpless for the most part,
but I'm learning to open my eyes.
And the sad truth of the matter is,
I'll never get over it,
but I'm gonna try
to get better and overcome each moment
in my own way"
Motion City Soundtrack, "Even If It Kills Me"
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
January 8th 2010, 08:12 PM
At lunch, I recognized I was full and stopped eating. And I am proud because I stopped for the right reason
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but simply moving on with dignity despite the fear."
"If I'm gonna go down, I'm gonna do it with style. You won't see me surrender, you won't hear me confess, cause you've left me with nothing, but I have worked with less." -Ani Difranco
"You have enemies? Good! That means you've stood for something in your life!"
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
January 10th 2010, 07:19 PM
You are all beautiful just the way you are. I know that might not mean much to you but I had a friend who went through this and I told her she was beautiful everyday, she's fine now.
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
January 15th 2010, 04:56 AM
I'm actualy able to eat now without feeling really bad! Im on holiday atm so walking around ALOT, but Ive been able to have a little ice cream, and also a bit of caramel square and little bits of cookies as treats and actualy ENJOY them! I still worry a bit, but because I am doing a lot of exerising sightseeing, i am able to enjoy food...and because im on holiday its like a treat! I'm not sure if I will be like this when I get home though, but at the moment I am doing really good, im really happy!
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
March 18th 2010, 04:46 PM
I'm able to accept help and I'm able to learn that I'm not in control, that the ED is in control if I go back.
We are a thousand voices strong.
We are each girl who sings this song.
We are a beauty that’s our own.
And we are.
And we are.
So beautiful.
--Superchick
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
March 23rd 2010, 08:32 AM
[I don't have an Eating Disorder, but I have been having trouble with my eating for a while - skipping meals, weighing myself a lot, feeling guilty, etc - so I thought I'd post here anyway. Is that okay?]
Today I ate my lunch at school - in front of people, too! - for the first time in a long time. And I didn't feel guilty, didn't even think 'you're fat'. It was great.
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
May 17th 2010, 01:38 AM
Ive recently had a "scale smashing" ceremony at the ED clinic I go to. The first few days were hard for me because I didnt know exactly how much I weigh...but now I've learned that numbers do not define self-worth or beauty and should not control your life/
Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
June 6th 2010, 11:12 AM
I haven't purged in two weeks now even though I've binged and I'm having 3 meals with 2 light snacks in between (that's the average mediterranean diet). I have the urge of skipping meals, hiding and throwng food or just puke but I don't. I'm on recovery from bulimia, my next steep since I don't purge is to overcome binging, and then, the real enemy of mine: dieting thoughts. I know it'll take a long time, I know I'll put on some weight but I'll do what it takes in order to leave this hell