heb. 3:13 "encourage one another daily." this is what i like about this site, the encouragement we get from eachother. thanks to all of you for that. during the worst days of my ed, i isolate myself from people. i don't want to be around others because i think i am fat and a failure(even though i am anorexic). i try to hide my inadequecies. i don't think i have alot to offer to others and i don't want to bother other people or be a burden. but in isolation i can't give or recieve encouragement. i cut myself off from all support. i find it difficult to ask for help, cause i hate to taking the risk of rejection. instead i separate myself from others and wollow in my lonliness. no one knew my needs. i rob myself of many blessings, and i cheat others when i refuse to share myself and my struggles. because i am so wrapped up in my own pain, i am not available to others or to God. this road to recovery was not meant to be traveled alone. this verse talks about encouraging one another daily, but that is not possible if we keep ourselves isolated and hidden from others.just a thought for the day. i appreciate all of you. i feel good about working on my baggage and getting rid of it once and for all. even though it is very scary what i am going through i know i have friend here that will support me. thanks for that and God bless you all.
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I isolate a lot too. It\'s like a permanent \"Do not disturb\" sign on my forehead. Maybe that\'s why I have this job in the first place. I\'m right there behind you always. XOXOXOXO
You\'re working hard to get back on track, we can probably all relate to those yucky feelings. hopefully you will start feeling better really soon :) you have so many people that love you! (here and at home :)
I am sorry you are going through such a hard time. I know you are not happy and it is not easy. I really understand. When you feel bad about yourself it is hard to reach out which makes you feel lonely and you feel bad. I would feel the same way especially with what you have gone through. When you are able to you will. I wish you the very best.
I forgot to add, \"encourage one another daily\" is something you really do for me. You truly act on your beliefs. I\'m trying to be more like you, watching your courage is so inspiring! XOXOXOXO
keep on writing and keep on talking! we r here and we love u! i just know that if u got out into the world more that the world would love u 2! but one step at a time! u can do it!