Sort by time | Sort by thread (beta)
- Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
or sign in to load a different list.
Loading...Saving...
Loading...Saving...
You know what... watching this video, I feel like we (currently at least) are pretty much in the same place ED-wise... we know when we have behaviors, and we do as much as we can to actively avoid them. And I'm starting to feel like I do have a life outside ED despite the discomforts ED might give at times.
shrinerspark 2 months ago
@shrinerspark Hey you!!! I love your comments. Wow, I really appreciate that you took the time to watch this video and comment and reflect and spread part of the message. Thank you! It means quite a bit to me. You make total sense about the OCD stuff, about everything else suddenly mattering, and I also agree that it sounds like we are in similar positions in our recovery. And I am so proud of you! I have been watching your videos for a while and I really feel for you and am so proud, truly!
jennfriedman 2 months ago
Also, the OCD type stuff? I find that that comes on for me when I get more anxious. I don't have diagnosable OCD, but I have "tendencies", and they come out when I'm feeling scared or afraid or nervous about other things. Especially when I feel incredibly afraid because the ED is not there and suddenly there's this void inside me, and everything suddenly MATTERS, so it seems like every tiny thing matters.
shrinerspark 2 months ago
I quoted the part of your desc about belonging in recovery on my (recovery-oriented) Twitter account... I think it's one of the key reasons I've been able to really work so hard at recovery now. I realized that rather than belonging more because I had a problem, I belonged LESS in the real world, and was seen more badly, when I was badly eating disordered. Actually being able to eat makes me more accepted, and I feel like I am part of things when I can be normal about food. :)
shrinerspark 2 months ago
Sorry to hear you were having a bad day- i hope today is better for you? Its great that you can see your progress thus far! WELL DONE!
sassysarah38 2 months ago
@sassysarah38 Thank you Sarah! And yes, I am feeling better today. :)
jennfriedman 2 months ago