Tag Archives: Eating disorder

Sometimes you need a little push

Posted on September 12, 2013 by recovgirl

Sometimes the biggest and worst feeling curve-balls from the universe are actually amazing opportunities to reframe your thoughts and move forward. Yesterday, during my coincidentally perfectly scheduled treatment team, I found out that, as of that day, my insurance was … Continue reading →

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Needing ED until you don’t

Posted on July 21, 2013 by recovgirl

When you start this eating disorder treatment program (or any kind of therapy/self discovery journey) you start processing feelings that may have been comfortably packed away for decades and at the same time you start learning about eating intuitively. When … Continue reading →

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Be the change

Posted on July 5, 2013 by recovgirl

I vaguely remember a discussion in what must have been an English Literature or Comp class, about physically abused kids and their options growing up.  Most of us assumed that when abused children grow up, they become the opposite of … Continue reading →

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Support System, Party of One

Posted on June 5, 2013 by recovgirl

Every good recovery needs a strong support structure, right?  But what does “support” really mean and where does it really come from? I’ve always been overly accommodating.  I’m a total “people pleaser.”  I overcompensate, because I’ve never felt like I … Continue reading →

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First, Love YourSELF

Posted on May 31, 2013 by recovgirl

When you live with an eating disorder (also if you are morbidly obese for any other reason), a doctor will inevitably tell you at one time or another that you MUST change, or you WILL die.  For some people that … Continue reading →

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Day One, Groundhog Style

Posted on April 26, 2013 by recovgirl

Today is the eleventy bajillionth “first day” of my journey.  I’ve taken this first step so many times, I don’t even think I can put a real number on it. Today.  Right now.  The key to EVERYTHING is staying here, … Continue reading →

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