Comments on: Something less

By: Another Becs

Another Becs — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:14:23 +0000

This is a familiar story. I got down to 500 calories a day at one point and felt so superior to all my fat friends.

Keep moving.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:36:21 +0000

Control freaks unite!

By: heather...

heather... — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:58:26 +0000

we’ve talked about this a little bit. I’ve done all the same things. The control…the compulsion, it is sooooo strong. It IS hard when you’re a parent, especially when you’re pregnant. But, it’s not as hard as I thought it would be. Somehow I am able to separate the baby’s needs and do what needs to be done. I know you’ll be able to, too. It’s what we control freaks do.

By: laprimera

laprimera — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:14:12 +0000

Sending you big hugs Katie. Keep sharing, even the hard stuff. Not only will it help you work through it all, I am positive there are people out “there” reading this post and seeing themselves. That’s what this is all about anyway. Sharing. Love yourself always. xoxo

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:02:34 +0000

You, my dear, are an amazing woman. It takes an HUGE amount of courage to post about demons instead of just pushing them into the closet and locking the door.
I was bulimic for years, and then when I FINALLY got that under control, I developed a raging drug problem w/Rx meds. Christmas Eve was 1 year since I “recreationally” abused/used opiates, barbiturates and benzos. I’m VERY open and candid now about my “issues”, because I’ve realized it can save someone else and make them feel… “normal” (?) and not alone.

You’re so incredibly articulate with your writings, it’s almost musical at times. It’s beautiful, even when you’re saying some of the most painful things, you bring them across in a way that makes it seem… less… taboo.

Good luck on your journey, where ever it takes you lovie, and may you wake up completely painfree someday soon. <3

By: G A D

G A D — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:28:36 +0000

That therapist was useless. If I had a time machine, I would go back and tell your college to fire her – anyone who works with college girls and is that insensitive to an eating disorder deserves to be woefully unemployed.

I hope that your new therapist is much better. I’ve had really crap therapists and really wonderful ones. Just remember that you have to find someone you can work with for it to work at all.

*hugs*

By: alice

alice — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:12:32 +0000

You know what? You’re going to be an excellent mother one day if you choose to do so. Because all you have to do is show your kids this post – and they’ll see what courage really is.

By: Sue G

Sue G — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:18:48 +0000

And I wonder when you will start to see yourself the way God–and so many mortals–see you. You are special, you are strong, you are intelligent, you are pretty, you are thin, you are so many things deeper than the things I have listed.

Perhaps therapy will give you the one thing that appears to be missing: self-awareness of the richness and goodness that define YOU.

By: Jenni/momn2nji

Jenni/momn2nji — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:49:38 +0000

You are a gorgeous and strong woman. I watched my mother struggle with anorexia and bulimia for most of my life. It is an addiction, the battle never ends. I hope the therapist can help you find a comfortable place.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:22:27 +0000

That right there? Is a whole lot of courage. And bravery. And strength.
Sending you hope that someday, you’ll see yourself the same way that your family, friends, and a whole lot of people on the internet do – which is to say, awesome.