Eating Disorders Support Group
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Wondering if you could give me some perspective and views on this subject. I was at a ED councillor today and it is only my second visit and her view seems to be that i have the choice to change. I do agree to a degree but does anyone else understand that when in the depth of an ED it not even the will of wanting to change which is enough as you are so deep into it. I felt really frustrated and upset with her today as i felt as if she just didnt have a clue and that i was wasting my time.
It would be great if you could let me know all your views on this:-)
It would be great if you could let me know all your views on this:-)
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I understand your frustration though. My advice is to make sure that you're with a therapist you can really trust. I know that I didn't really want to get better or open up when I was with my first eight therapists.
I do get what you mean. There is a point where you are just crushed by the disorder, and the tide is against you. You are behaviorally habituated and you literally do NOT know how to go about breaking free. Then there is the depression to break through....and oh, it is just a mess, right?
The thing is...even with all that, you can still find the will to drag yourself to the therapist's office for your next appointment. And THAT is something. THAT is a step. That is still fighting.
You have those kinds of choices every single day. Because in in the grand scheme in seems so big, y'know?
TO CONQUER THE DISORDER!
That makes me tired just looking at it.
But maybe, just maybe...you get out of bed tomorrow, and you have one positive thought about yourself. Maybe you work on one small thing tomorrow that adds up to a bunch of big things in the long run.
It's really important that you like and respect your counselor and that you feel you're being heard. Sure, you're not going to like everything they say but there has to be a level of respect. There were many counselors I saw before I found one that I really liked.
The only problem is with whither i get on with her or not is that i have been on the waiting list for about 8 months so i feel like i dont have a choice whither i like her or not.
Thanks for all your re[plies tho. Helped me to look at bigger picture;-)