Hey guys. This is a positive journal entry because today I am not feeling horrible even though I indulged and had a frozen ice treat worth 300 calories(!!!!)I went to the movies with friends today and saw "Baby Mama" with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Those are two funny chicks. They make me laugh. Any ways, I have a ton of reading material also, so that's a good distraction any ways. I have also decided to try to write down all the positive things going on in my life right now, because I want to be able to look at this when I'm having a crappy day. It sounds wicked braggy and slef absorbed, and for the record I'd just like to make it clear that I in no way believe I am an astounding person. This is just an exercise my therapist recommended and although I acknowledge it's cheesiness, I figured it was worth a try. So here goes: 1. I have a great support system here on DS, with my family, and with my REAL friends that truly care about me.2. I have found a passion (theater) that serves as a healthy outlet for my emotions.3. I live in a great house with many luxeries that not many people have (not a mansion or anything, but at least it covers my head).4. I am a dreamer and have the ability to take myself out of any bad moment and keep having faith for better times.5. Besides my eating disorder and depression, I am healthy.6. People have told me I am the following things, NONE of which have to do with my weight:- funny-sweet-good singer/actress-pretty eyes/hair-outgoing/hyperand the best compliment I've ever gotten is:"You've really helped me deal with ____" Well that's all for today, I guess. Thanks for tuning in to the crisis a minute journal and we'll be sure to update on the basket case that is Megan shortly.
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That was a really wonderful activity! I\'ll have to try that one sometime.
It makes me so happy to hear that your day went well and you are feeling better. Despite your struggles, you have an amazing personality and are so kind and thoughtful. Keep up the good work and continue to find other ways to release your emotions. I feel so giddy to know that you allowed yourself an ice cream treat today. That\'s an excellent step and you should feel proud that you were strong enough to tackle ED.