One day, one meal at a time

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I can't believe January is over. It seems like yesterday that the new year was rung in and celebrated. Between my  ED issues and work, it feels like I  haven't had much time to breathe. 

Right now, I am taking things one day and one meal at a time. Anything more and I'll freak out. This morning was rough. I found a skirt in the closet that I had never wore. After putting the outfit together on my bed, I showered and put it on. It was when I was putting on  my black tights that I became fixated on how huge my thighs looked. I have to be at work at 8 a.m. so I am having a freak out at 7:25. 

So using the techniques that my therapist and I had discussed, I talked myself from the proverbial ledge. i am pretty proud of myself because I feel like it was small victory against ED. I have come a long way to let it defeat. Right now, there are some bumps in the road but i am trying. So it is one day and one meal at a time.

Daily Dose

1. It's Friday and I don't  have to work this weekend!

2. Finding Rice Works (brown rice crisps think chips) Sweet Chili to snack on

3. Five days until I meet my new therapist.

Comments

  1. CeCeFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Happy Friday! Great job on talking yourself down. Hope the meeting with your new therapist goes well.

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  2. SairsFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I'm glad you were able to do some self talk to feel better or at least tolerate the situation you found yourself in. I know ED can be really painful and nasty at times. I am glad you are pushing through. Thinking of you!
    *hugs*
    Sarah

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