tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post1548541328487691996..comments2024-03-23T08:25:22.526-04:00Comments on ED Bites: Coping with changeCarrie Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-53892757691402560092010-12-21T23:53:24.048-05:002010-12-21T23:53:24.048-05:00Hey Carrie -
I've been reading your blog for...Hey Carrie - <br /><br />I've been reading your blog for years now and have never commented. I just wanted to tell you how fantastic and inspirational you are. I would also love to hear any tips you have on dealing with body dysmorphia. I have been in recovery for a little over a year now and still struggle terribly with discomfort and loathing. Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843704075673120905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-40561722146724687782010-12-21T12:11:53.296-05:002010-12-21T12:11:53.296-05:00Thank you for sharing that, Carrie! I do think I ...Thank you for sharing that, Carrie! I do think I need an evening routine of some sort.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140656536484404635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-36282630477309033322010-12-21T10:58:18.616-05:002010-12-21T10:58:18.616-05:00Emily,
Mornings are hard simply because I'm n...Emily,<br /><br />Mornings are hard simply because I'm not a morning person. I just can't seem to wake up (mentally, anyway) before 9am.<br /><br />ED-wise, I've usually had more problems in the evening. It's been helpful for me to plan things during the evenings, especially with other people. Community ed classes can be fun- they're inexpensive and you're almost forced to be social.Carrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-91671926078272613312010-12-21T10:00:09.465-05:002010-12-21T10:00:09.465-05:00Congrats on all of the exciting things taking plac...Congrats on all of the exciting things taking place. It is "normal" whatever that word means to be ambivalent and feel unsettled when there are so many changes and yet you are arming yourself with your skills, support and planning accordingly. One of my favorite quotes came to mind as I read this entry:<br /> <br />"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."<br />-Anais NinStephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-5981716172977988442010-12-21T08:59:12.658-05:002010-12-21T08:59:12.658-05:00I can relate to every word you say -- change is di...I can relate to every word you say -- change is difficult, and leaves us, especially those of us battling EDs with brittle fingers and scattered minds. I can feel the strength through your words. Congratulations on your very brave decision to make a change! The best part is you can take your routine with you--it doesn't weigh a thing! Good luck on all your move, your endeavors...and most of all, keep writing :)<br /><br />**hug**Yalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613923397292586708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-21819298564852474872010-12-21T04:48:59.945-05:002010-12-21T04:48:59.945-05:00Your blog is so wonderful. I find you to be extrem...Your blog is so wonderful. I find you to be extremely inspirational.<br />You know that you want a life away from this and my god, you're not going to settle for anything less than your dream.<br />You should be very proud of this blog. Although it says you're suffering, it also shows that you know it is okay to suffer. You should be very proud of yourself, my love xxx<br />www.yourelatefortea.blogspot.comLilyhttp://www.yourelatefortea.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-2753479361454914852010-12-21T04:14:01.733-05:002010-12-21T04:14:01.733-05:00I wanted to ask you about what you said about morn...I wanted to ask you about what you said about mornings always being difficult for you? For me, evenings are the hardest because it's when I have the hardest time eating. What makes mornings rough for you, and how do you cope with that?<br /><br />-EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140656536484404635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-71417242282592693932010-12-21T03:21:58.369-05:002010-12-21T03:21:58.369-05:00You can do it, Carrie- same kitty, same recipes, s...You can do it, Carrie- same kitty, same recipes, same blog, too. Same YOU- the you that got strong at home with your parents can be strong in your new home as well. I wonder if maybe all that inner noise is compounded not just by transitions but also by the damned holidays- for whatever reason, my inner berating voices are all kinds of loud these days too, and I'm not moving anywhere. (They've been so loud they've actually woken me up before my alarm the last couple of days. So nice to wake up to "Get up, you fat, lazy bitch!" screaming in my head. Grrr.) Anyway, my point is, this anxiety, the increase in volume of the inner chatter- try to see it as temporary (as well as untrue). The only good thing about change is that it usually ends at some point- at least, the big stuff. Things do settle down again and feel normal. I think it's great that you're focusing in on and stating 'aloud' the healthy routines and things in your life that will NOT be changing. That's a great coping strategy.hmnoreply@blogger.com