What is Eating-Disorders
An eating disorder is a compulsion in which the main problem is a person eats in a way which disturbs their physical health. The eating may be too excessive (compulsive over-eating...
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Monday November 23, 2009
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Sometimes in the self-discovery that allows for personal growth and acceptance, it is equally important to recall a moment where we know we were loved ... recalling it provides the "balance" that is needed in our lives and promotes the healing of our hearts.
As a chubby 13 or 14-year-old, finding stylish clothes that fit was a daunting task. One day, my mother told my father, "...
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This forest is awesome. It is cool and a little dark where we walk - the sun filters through above - it is magical.
The trees wrapping around one another as they grow. I would like to live in this forest. I could use SOMETHING wrapping around me:)
It's a little like a wonderland - I expect pixies to leap out at any point - Heinze loves it too. I wish the deer...2 Recommendations10 Comments -
Just though you all might like to see the BEFORE and AFTER pics side by side. This is what can happen with the loving, caring support of friends!!! Those kind words and encouragements ... and the hugs that are given through the world of the Internet ... change lives. Let these pictures prove to you that YOU TOO CAN DO THISSS!!!!!
Mrs B and those of you who participated in ...4 Recommendations5 Comments -
I just want to let you all know that I have been on DS for almost two years now. When I first joined, I had recently been discharged from a two week stay at Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital. I have come a long way and thanks to Daily Strength, I was able to grow, learn, and share. Knowing my triggers and Using Affirmations and Cognitive Therapy has been a big help in my recovery....6 Recommendations27 Comments
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I had two doctors’ appointments this week (Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th).
My doctor’s appointment on Tuesday was with a gastriologist in Toronto. I wasn't expecting to get too much out of the appointment because I have a fear of needles and she hasn't recommended any test that doesn't involve needles. We had talked about sedatives with her bu...3 Recommendations25 Comments -
As I watch our stock market tumbling I find myself feeling cynical, how did these folks get us IN to this mess! I then remember one of the the coolest coolest things about my job....THE PEOPLE...I get inspired all over again and I have to think we will all be ok. When I do talks in schools or community groups I tell kids about the long haul medicine entails&nb...4 Recommendations23 Comments
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Hello friends, family, and excellent coworkers,
I have some personal news that I want to share with all of you.
My wife Alisabeth and I are going to have a baby!
She's just beginning the 14th week of her pregnancy.
This will be our first chlid, and we couldn't be more excited! Everything is going very well, and we expect a new member of our family to make a special first time appearance on ...5 Recommendations19 Comments -
This was actually reported by a teacher.
After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school.
One child wrote the following: we always used to spend the holidays with grandma and grandpa. They used to live in a big brick house but grandpa got retarted and they moved to Florida. Now they live in a tin box and have rocks painted green to look like grass. Th...2 Recommendations19 Comments -
So, things are going good.. Like all people in the world, I have good and bad days.. The bad are getting less, and less. I am slowly finding the happiness, that everyone has talked about.. When I say people, I mean, doctors, therapists, nutrionists, counselors, and all the people I have met along the way.. The hardest part of this recovery is not so much the food, but about who I thought I was,&n...3 Recommendations17 Comments
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Today is another beautiful day. Life continues to get better and better. I start my next class this week. Wedding plans are moving forward for my daughter. I had dinner with friends and relatives last night and we had so much fun and laughed alot!! I continue working on adjusting my meds with dr. I'm not where I want to be each day with exercise and ea...3 Recommendations17 Comments
