(This was written by a friend of mine anonymous)
It's national eating disorder recovery week, and I am proud to be here to share my story.
Despite all the things that you think may be terribly wrong with you, love yourself. Love yourself.
Tattoo it on your brain.
I can think of so many reasons why you should love yourself, but here’s just one: It is incredibly dull and uninspiring to be around people who do not love themselves.
I spent many years being anorexic and a compulsive over eater and feeling like I was a monster. I’m sure I was not much fun to be around and it is very challenging to love someone who fights you by holding up a mirror of hatred toward themselves.
Here’s my challenge for you today: Take a picture of your face and remember that in 10 years time you will be amazed at how gorgeous you were. Be amazed now.
Identify something about you that you may not adore and find a way to at least laugh at it or like it, even a little bit.
Be good to yourself. You will train other people to do the same.
And guess what? If they aren’t good to you, you will still have your old standby who is always good to you: YOU. Pretty much what matters most at the end of the day. You being good to you. The rest will follow.
I hope that, for those of you in recovery, you are finding some meaning in this crazy journey, and that you know you are not alone. Recovery is one of the most amazing gifts you can offer yourself, despite its unpredictable nature. It’s okay to fall down because no one is perfect. But that’s the point. Learning to embrace the imperfect pieces of me (both physical and emotional) has been the most challenging piece of all this, and through my own indomitable will- I have succeeded.
For those readers who know someone in recovery from an eating disorder, just love them like you would love anyone else. It may not always look like it, but I promise you, that person is doing the best she or he can.
If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, call the National Eating Disorder Association hotline at 1-800-931-2237
I hope that, for those of you in recovery, you are finding some meaning in this crazy journey, and that you know you are not alone. Recovery is one of the most amazing gifts you can offer yourself, despite its unpredictable nature. It’s okay to fall down because no one is perfect. But that’s the point. Learning to embrace the imperfect pieces of me (both physical and emotional) has been the most challenging piece of all this, and through my own indomitable will- I have succeeded.
For those readers who know someone in recovery from an eating disorder, just love them like you would love anyone else. It may not always look like it, but I promise you, that person is doing the best she or he can.
If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, call the National Eating Disorder Association hotline at 1-800-931-2237
Support Group:
Treatment Centers
OA
EDA
ABA
FA
Who is Your Recovery Hero?
Who is Your Recovery Hero?
Love,
The BORDERLINE Jew
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