ed/recovery: life is AMAZING!!!

[iceman1460]

I am so happy to see you after your other depression video. You look so much more happy and look amazing. X

[Psichotica7]

After arriving at this video from first seeing your 'major depressive episode' video, I can say that the tears of joy in my eyes are for you!

Congratulations on a sensational recovery and more power to you!

You look and sound SO good :)

Thank you for sharing!

[1995yuda]

OK.I THINK YOUR GRATE AND I AM HAPPY YOU FEEL GOOD, BUT DONT FORGET YOUR SUPPORT IN HERE. JUST RESPOND!!!!SOME PPL HERE ARE REALLY LOST AND YOU OF ALL CAN REALLY HELP THEM.! SO .DONT FORGET THEM .ALL IN ALL I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU AND KEEP ON GOING

[wr969]

how u doing now?

[ericguitarman6648]

WOW! That is a dramatic positive change. You are doing so great. I am so happy for you! Keep doing art. Art (in the form of music) has helped keep me sane for over 25 years. I was suicidal diagnosed psychotic and major depression when I was 18. I am 41 now. I was physically and mentally abused as a child. But here I am. Still hanging on. Thanks to God, my guitar, people who love me, my doctors and medication. God bless you! Keep up the art and the positive out look!

[mrshortstop643]

 what meds are you on now. I watched your " Major Depressive Episode" and I feel that exact way. What helped you? Jedd

[mrshortstop643]

what meds are you on now. I watched your " Major Depressive Episode" and I feel that exact way. What helped you? Jedd

[ThrEEleggedFilipino]

you look meatier, and damn you neva look beta, from the torso up, at least ;)

[getfunky79]

hello there.... i need some help right now pls!! ....what did u take to feel better?

[lauranorwar]

Check these. I am a recent subscriber...I hope you're still doing well. I am Lala2 on live journal. I'm wondering if we are friends there? Stay strong!

[lauranorwar]

Hi Lauren! Don't know how often you chech

[OrthodoxAtheist]

People thought you were gorgeous in '08... wait until they see this video with your beaming smile. Very infectious and wonderful to see. So glad to see you smiling.

[35712223]

Happy for you, glad that your so happy.

[rockarollaman90]

Glad to hear you are doing better! Wishing you all the best moving forward!!! Hang in there......

[imPerfectFlaws]

You have not posted in so long....I think many of us would really love and appreciate it if you would make another one!

[AshleyOver18]

So proud of you. It takes so much work just to admit that you had a problem, It takes a world more of work to go to treatment and accept it. And the hardest part is treatment and recovery!!! SO PROUD OF YOU. I wish I could get past "Admitting I have a problem" stage. I'm really glad your doing better, it gives people who don't have hope, much more hope. Thank you.

[brycecioffi]

this girl is so pretty

[MonacoBlast]

Do you remember when you first turned the corner towards being happy with who you are? I'd love to hear about that!

[240kankan]

are you kidding?pretty girl like u have a bf for the first time.

[Kaiterzzz]

every time I feel like recovery is impossible and I dont even want to try anymore . . . I watch this video and it makes me believe again. Thanks :)

[undertaker6102005]

my beautiful girl I passed through a MDD too and I am ok now!!! It's like going from hell to heaven or just back to earth!!!

[zmdouble007]

really pleased for you.you look happy, you feel happy, and you look absolutely gorgeous...things can only get better..you go girl....

[toxichewingum]

or maybe not

[uncledonny100]

I am so happy for you, I am 64, I quit drinking and smoking in 1998, I have never felt better, I walk 1 hr daily, Now, if I could just meet someone to walk with lol

[ivonciuca]

I love to see you this happy. I am very proud of you :O)

[missnataliesheather]

you are amazing. such an inspiration

[waterandapples]

I love your vids Lauren, I am always so happy to see you on my recent post list!

[lykohea]

keep the channel up! I am in recovery. Had a rough day and it was great to hear a success story :)

[towsonin40]

You're an inspiration to so many people! Thanks for sharing your story.

For everyone out there still struggling....there is hope! Lauren and I are proof of that. 

[jaykay415]

You look WONderful - I am so happy for you!!!

[crazymadonna]

Hi Lauren,

I'm glad to see you again. And wow, you look and sound so happy and you look even more beautiful (which I thought would not be possible ;) ).

You eyes shine happily and wow, your hair got long.

It is amazing how far you've been coming on your way to recover. Well, it is sad that your heart problems seem to not go away.

Are you still diagnosed with any mental illness like an ED or depression or BPD?

Your boyfriend seems to be good for you but please don't become too dependent on him

[crazymadonna]

I hope you know how I mean this.

Well, I often tried to recover for others but when a friendship got difficult or ended, SIed more or turn to ED behaviours.

You can be very proud of your strength! Big hugs, good to see you again, Judith

[Rapist4u]

Yo where did you get that red chair from? I wanna buy one. Looks good.

[benharlow1]

Hey when you posted your video on July 16th 2008, I responded to it right away. I was wondering if you could go back to that video you made and check it out. Im the one who responded with a video. Im 25 and from Oahu, HI and am wearing a green hat in the video. Its so great that you are doing well!!

[pixiedustonflowers]

That is awesome! Congrats! Maybe you can do a video about how you met your bf and how that's going in relationship to what he knows about the eating disorder

[zakksgirl1]

=]!! im soo happy and excited for you!! so good to here about all of this wonderful stuff!

[livinanamia]

and could you possibly do a video on what you do when people start talking about diets before summer?

[laurenlivejournal]

@livinanamia ooh yes! really good idea!

[livinanamia]

you are so amazing and inspiring!! just curious, does your boyfriend know about your old battle with ED? congratulations girl, recovery rocks :)

[MadPorcelainDoll]

OMG LAUREN IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! congrats!!!

[DeconstructingMiaMod]

I'm really happy for you.

I've been 1yr without ED behaviors, and it feels great. Like you said, Stable. ;)

Much love**

[ajmandii]

Good job. I'm so proud.

[lawgrad06]

You are an amazing person!!!

[firefly1297]

i'm so glad that your doing so well,....your such an inspiration to me. I was wondering where you lead groups mentor, because i could really use the help.

[chihiro0]

Little note: I'm so glad you just got a boyfriend at 23. It makes me feel so much better about not having had a boyfriend yet. I'm 20. It's definitely difficult to consider having a relationship when you're drowning in your own issues.

[living0life0for0once]

You are such an inspiration. You have such a sparkle in your eyes and can't stop smiling. it makes me smile. Keep going girl! you ARE doing this!

[AngeloftheNight2386]

Congrats!!!! You are so amazing. I am struggling right now and I am trying to get better, but as you know it is soooo hard sometimes and I really need to get into treatment, but with no money and my insurance is not going to cover it, I am stuck for now. I do go to my eating disorder support group once a week and I see a therapist. Just watching your video now gives me hope and encouragement. Take care.

[zakksgirl1]

@AngeloftheNight2386

hi, i noticed that you said money issues was a problem in being able to get into treatment, i know of a treatment center that is no cast to patients, its called mercy ministries, i dont know if you would be interested but i thought i would let you know about it incase it is something that you may be interested in. i hope that you have success in recovery!

[shutupkevin316]

im very happy for you keep up the great work. i hope to be where you are someday.

[ashbeezy288]

I'm so glad you're doing well! I was worried about you and I'm beyond encouraged about how well you're doing!!! I hope you just allow yourself to have fun at this stage in your life and that your dates are a blast! Keep strong--Ash

[todreamisagift]

I', so happy to see you so happy!!! Great job!!

xoxo

Fran

[mette1983]

Lauren hun, I´m so happy that everything is working out for you! you seem so happy and you deserve every bit of it(and more!:-)) Congrats on the boyfriend-thing...yaaaay! hope to see more updates from you soon(if you have time...think about yourself!)

Lots of love!

Xoxo Mette:-)

[chantzinator]

hey!! don't feel bad about the no-dating thingy, because im 20 years old and i still have never been kissed or been on a date or anything, and my ED didn't start till I was 16!!

[DigitalPlastic]

Hey Lauren!!! wow... you look healthy and really beautiful girl... I am so happy things are going soo well... Take care and I will be keeping a close eye on your video blog for more... you are an inspiration....

[meg0967]

I am so happy for you! :)

You are gorgeous! Take care! :)

[psicogirl84]

OMG!!! Lauren it's good to see you again!!! I'm glad you're ok!!!

[sumkindawunnerful]

I'm incredibly happy for you, I hope you continue to be happy and enjoy life. You deserve it.

[oneplanet07]

Excellent

[lostlittlegirlygirl]

Aww!The huge smile at the start,this is absolutely BRILLIANT to hear,Im genuinely so delighted for you.Wowswers girl.Cling onto that feeling,you can keep it forever!Yvonne Xx

[littlefishygossipgir]

Congratulations, you sound so so happy, you are awesome!

[Stephitza]

I'm SO happy for you sweetie. And proud!!!!! Lots of love

[jw098]

This video made me really happy...I am so glad your doing so well!

[zinnieluvsyou]

congrats!! i think i saw you at natural cafe a few weeks ago lol

[laurenlivejournal]

@zinnieluvsyou no way! you prob did!! I love that place! if you see me again come say hello!

[weasalw]

Congratulations! U look so happy, healthy and beautiful!

[HowBadDoiWantThis]

You know when someone is away from their ed channel it is an amazing thing :) It means you are staying away from behaviors and doing so great :) I am so happy for you Lauren. What an accomplishment. 9 MONTHS!!! I am going on 6 months of sobriety! WOOT WOOT, go us :) This video makes me smile from ear to ear. I love the way you are feeling and everything that you are doing. What an inspiring video. Love it, love you <3 Enjoy this time....it will last as long as you let it...

[sara7977]

Congrats on your sobriety and not self-injuring or doing ED behaviors! :D Glad you have a boyfriend... Hope everything goes well with your heart!

[PrettiestPinkGun]

I am sooooooooooo happy for you!

[bindiloo]

I totally agree with you that the best treatment plan is a very slow step-down process. GO YOU! You did it girl!

[Lovemonkeysxox]

SOOO HAPPY TO HEAR THIS!

YOU HAVENT MADE A VIDEO IN FOREVERR :) :) missed you

[lostlittlegirlygirl]

@Lovemonkeysxox agreed :)

[blaqqirlwithaned]

wow congrats girl! i cant wait to get where you are.

[laurenlivejournal]

@blaqqirlwithaned you can do it!

[srkzfan]

It's so great to hear that you are doing sooo very well! YAY. Thanks for the update :)

[GlimmerOfHope09]

I'm SO SO happy for you =]

[GreyWolfEyes1222]

welcome back girl! how's ur heart? wtg on the sobriety sweety.

[Joy05cf]

So happy for you hun - its great to see the joy and excitement in your life now :-)

Thanks for the update hun. Looking forward to your future updates! - Joy -

[anc8469]

I'm 17, and I've been battling anorexia for about 4 years now.I've been better, and then I'll get worse...I've had seizures and passed out, and you'd think that would wake me up..how do you get to the point of saying I'm though!? I'm seeing an out patient doctor for ED's, a therapist/psychiatrist, and I know I need help, but I don't want to gain anymore weight , because I'm at a normal weight now. *Thank God* I just need help on getting over this for GOOD!

I'm glad to hear you're getting better!

[CharlotteSometimes00]

YAY! i'm so happy for you!