tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post4315038577740182281..comments2024-03-23T08:25:22.526-04:00Comments on ED Bites: Relapse Prevention: Yellow Light SignsCarrie Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-23378974212961290902010-07-12T10:34:49.453-04:002010-07-12T10:34:49.453-04:00The isolation is key for me. When I start isolati...The isolation is key for me. When I start isolating, not returning messages, etc. there is something wrong--ED wise or otherwise. I used a template similar to the one you've been typing here for my relapse prevention planning and we have a lot of the same "signs," but I didn't include isolation or not returning messages, and it's really a great point.Sarah at Journeying With Himhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823110479188213370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-81443257270973144712010-07-08T12:24:52.818-04:002010-07-08T12:24:52.818-04:00This is really helpful. I tend to go from 0 to IN ...This is really helpful. I tend to go from 0 to IN TROUBLE very fast too, but I think there are in-between phases; I just don't want to recognize them (because that would involve doing something about them). I have a sense now when I'm in trouble. I don't really have problematic phases as much as I have problematic days, but the cues are all the same -- resistance to going out to eat, thinking my pants are tighter, counting a lot, rigidity around meals and meal times, very ritualistic and intense exercise routines, lots of time spent pondering food and grocery trip lists. The thing is that I don't stop at these signs. Like you said, I downplay the seriousness...then, bam, I'm in trouble again. Thanks for reminding me to take a look at these things with a careful eye.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524913753671188764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-29773237031891973092010-07-08T11:42:03.050-04:002010-07-08T11:42:03.050-04:00This post is really inspiring. I'm glad you ar...This post is really inspiring. I'm glad you are able to identify your own "yellow light signs". I agree that it is very easy to go from "green to red" almost instantly, so being able to recognize these patterns in your thoughts and behavior is very crucial to staying strong. Best of luck to you.lifeafteranorexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14995948227699986041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-79441156285284878392010-07-08T08:19:04.949-04:002010-07-08T08:19:04.949-04:00I think what hit home most on this post was the la...I think what hit home most on this post was the last paragraph: "I tend to downplay the seriousness of the problem even in my own mind, and so I delude myself into thinking that it will go away or that I can handle it on my own."<br /><br />The hardest thing for me is that even though I don't trust the judgment of others, I also doubt my own judgment and that what I'm doing is what I'm supposed to do for recovery. I downplay any warning signs and convince myself that I know enough, have been through this enough times to handle it on my own.<br /><br />I think "humility" is such an appropriate term, as I've come to realize that there are some things I can't do alone and times I can't trust myself. I have to swallow my pride and admit that I do need support and can't do it on my own. I hate feeling "weak" and humbled, but I suppose it means I'm human, not superhuman. Great post.Abbyhttp://www.abbyhasissues.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com