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butterflygrace

therapy help (x-posted to ppb)

Jan 08, 2006 17:23

ok guys, i need some feedback and help ( Read more... )

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pancakesandsex January 8 2006, 19:38:23 UTC

hmmm....
i really like what people have said already.
I think something sort of baby step/pyramid type situation might work well. choosing to do things individually instead of a numbered list might help you focus easily on what you would like to accomplish. It may also feel less overwhelming to tackle one issue at a time, and as you progress to more difficult challenges for yourself, you wil be able to really see how far you are going with recovery. The more you can really feel yourself making progress, the more you will want to move forward.

pancakesandsex January 8 2006, 19:39:19 UTC

damnit. i wish i could follow my own damn advice. hahaha

butterflygrace January 9 2006, 08:19:24 UTC

lol

ladyoracle January 8 2006, 20:50:47 UTC

I like everyone's advice, too.

Physically, "recovery" looks like maintaining your set point for a substantial span of time.

Mentally and emotionally, recovery looks like not only doing the "right" things, but being able to consistently choose to do the right things (regarding food and exercise) with minimal/no obsessing later about what you ate or didn't do.

Some days I'm there, and other days I am not there at all.

ladyoracle January 8 2006, 20:51:59 UTC

And of course implemeting coping mechanisms that would alleviate your emotional dependence upon losing weight to feel better or make yourself a better person.

butterflygrace January 9 2006, 08:18:57 UTC

good points, especially being able to chose to do the right things even when you dont feel like it.

pancakesandsex January 9 2006, 06:33:02 UTC

well said

butterflygrace January 9 2006, 08:20:14 UTC

i love the pyramid analogy! i think i might use something along those lines!

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