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This is a discussion on Questions You Ask Yourself to Recover within the Eating Disorder Discussion forums,----- Here's what I mean: In order for me to begin recovering from my disorders, I needed to ask myself some ...
Here's what I mean: In order for me to begin recovering from my disorders, I needed to ask myself some tough questions. The most important for me, was "Am I prepared to be this kind of role model to my niece and nephew, and for how long am I willing to put my health on the back burner?"
Sounds like an easy question for someone who is healthy, but for me at the time, it was tough because every part of me wanted to stay with the familiar.
What questions helped you set out on the path to recovery? Or what questions do you think you need to ask yourself today to help set your mind on the right track?
Depending on my moods...I ask myself every question under the sun I ask myself how much I value my relationship and what is more important...a nice date with my BF or stressing about my calories?
I don't have questions per say but more pressure to continue not to fall off - like journaling and blogging... These are two things which when I fall off I disappear...
The biggest question for me, that I kept having to ask myself throughout the process of recovery was: "Would I want my daughter to emulate any of these behaviors?". I knew that I didn't and I knew she needed a much healthier role model than what I was giving her. But the process of recovery was still very difficult, even when I knew what I was doing wasn't healthy for anyone.
I also ask myself the questions: "Do I really want to put myself through that again?" and "Will doing this behavior (restricting or engaging in ED behavior) make me any happier?". I know the answer, but it's easier to put things into perspective when I'm able to lay everything out like that.
Wow! What a great question Jewel!
I definitely have to ask myself how I would react if someone told me that they had my behaviors. Does that make sense?
Wow! What a great question Jewel!
I definitely have to ask myself how I would react if someone told me that they had my behaviors. Does that make sense?
I think that makes TOTAL sense! When I step back and look at my binges from someone elses point of view...I see how gross it really is and I think about what I would say to someone in my position.
I wish that these could work every time, but sometimes I falter anyways:
How is this food going to feel when I throw it up? Is it worth the pain?
Do I want to have "chipmunk cheeks," puffy eyes and broken blood vessels all over my face?
How much money am I wasting?
You know this is going to make you gain weight, right?
Do I want to be found dead and swollen in a pool of vomit with a toothbrush stuck down my throat because my stomach exploded? Is that how I want to die?
Does this even taste good anymore?
Would I want my sister to be doing this?
Sometimes it works, more often lately. Calling a friend helps. Same with just getting out of the house.
I wish that these could work every time, but sometimes I falter anyways:
How is this food going to feel when I throw it up? Is it worth the pain?
Do I want to have "chipmunk cheeks," puffy eyes and broken blood vessels all over my face?
How much money am I wasting?
You know this is going to make you gain weight, right?
Do I want to be found dead and swollen in a pool of vomit with a toothbrush stuck down my throat because my stomach exploded? Is that how I want to die?
Does this even taste good anymore?
Would I want my sister to be doing this?
Sometimes it works, more often lately. Calling a friend helps. Same with just getting out of the house.
Hey Bella!
I think that I have been improving, slowly. The weight is coming back off, slowly, lol! I went through a few bad weeks of restricting too much, then b/p for a few horrible days, and other drama crap, but I am now eating pretty normal most of the time. I think that I am harder on myself when I mess up sometimes now because I expect to be "better" . I am trying to just accept that it does happen from time to time, and just get back on track right away.
I am busier now, and my job situation is way better so that helps. Plus I am scared of getting caught purging, and the opportunity is less frequent. I have been too busy to be on the net as much, but also too busy to put crap in my body when nobody's around.
I feel in control most of the time. But I'm not being really specific about what I eat or how much, just portion control and balanced choices. My training is lacking direction right now, but I am still working out. I met a woman at my gym who competes and has similar issues to mine. We have been working out together, it's pretty cool. But she's trying to convince me to try competing next year, dunno if I am ready to do that, time will tell.
Hey Bella!
I think that I have been improving, slowly. The weight is coming back off, slowly, lol! I went through a few bad weeks of restricting too much, then b/p for a few horrible days, and other drama crap, but I am now eating pretty normal most of the time. I think that I am harder on myself when I mess up sometimes now because I expect to be "better" . I am trying to just accept that it does happen from time to time, and just get back on track right away.
I am busier now, and my job situation is way better so that helps. Plus I am scared of getting caught purging, and the opportunity is less frequent. I have been too busy to be on the net as much, but also too busy to put crap in my body when nobody's around.
I feel in control most of the time. But I'm not being really specific about what I eat or how much, just portion control and balanced choices. My training is lacking direction right now, but I am still working out. I met a woman at my gym who competes and has similar issues to mine. We have been working out together, it's pretty cool. But she's trying to convince me to try competing next year, dunno if I am ready to do that, time will tell.
I've been struggling lately, so I know how that goes....we all wish we could be better but I'm so happy to see that you seem to have things going on the heathy track! Sometimes keeping busy can be the best medicine.
Whether you compete or not...thats on you to decide whats best for YOU but either way I'll be rooting for you
I wish that these could work every time, but sometimes I falter anyways:
How is this food going to feel when I throw it up? Is it worth the pain?
Do I want to have "chipmunk cheeks," puffy eyes and broken blood vessels all over my face?
How much money am I wasting?
You know this is going to make you gain weight, right?
Do I want to be found dead and swollen in a pool of vomit with a toothbrush stuck down my throat because my stomach exploded? Is that how I want to die?
Does this even taste good anymore?
Would I want my sister to be doing this?
Sometimes it works, more often lately. Calling a friend helps. Same with just getting out of the house.
I have been up and down, there was some major drama, but right now I'm doing pretty well. I have lost 10 lbs relatively sensibly, and I have 2 new jobs that I love!!! I still have bad days, I am accepting that I have a problem and that it will not go away overnight. I have stopped beating myself up over the odd b/p, it doesn't happen very often, and is no longer running my life. I have been really busy, in a good way. I did 2 chin-ups on my own this week, FINALLY! Monday I will attampt wide grip without assistance. How have you been?
Questions You Ask Yourself to Recover
I ask myself how much I value my relationship and what is more important...a nice date with my BF or stressing about my calories?
How have you been??
. I am trying to just accept that it does happen from time to time, and just get back on track right away. 
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