Comments | butterflygrace: therapy help (x-posted to ppb)

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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itsonlytime January 8 2006, 21:32:52 UTC

some of my goals i set while in the hospital last summer:

-writing in my journal about my feelings, thoughts, and emotions (not just words with no meaning)
-eating at least 3 meals and 2 snacks every day
-exercise for the sake of exercising, not to lose weight
-communicate with family and friends about my feelings by being assertive
-reduce my isolation
-doing at least one thing for myself everyday
-allow myself to feel emotion
-replace my unhealthy coping skills with healthy ones
-have meangingful relationships with friends

i guess in general, just allowing myself to be who i am. i don't want to hide behind illness for the rest of my life. i have realized that there are so many things i want to do with my life, and i can't do them unless i recover.

butterflygrace January 9 2006, 08:16:59 UTC

i don't want to hide behind illness for the rest of my life.

well said... sums it all up well. thank you!

lustforcontrol January 9 2006, 03:12:09 UTC

Can you look at an apple and not think '60 calories' but rather something that is yummy and nutritious and something that you can eat?

butterflygrace January 9 2006, 08:14:49 UTC

yes for an apple. :) but i understand what you are saying...

ems882 January 12 2006, 17:46:35 UTC

To me, recovery would be:

1. I am off disability and able to work at the job I
love.

2. Have a real relationship with Jim.

3. Not being obsessed with my weight. Rather,
accepting a "normal" weight.

4. Having some of my medical problems (that are not
permanent) reversed.

5. Being able to exercise b/c I love to exercise -
not to lose weight.

6. Being able to eat like someone w/o an ed would eat.

7. Not trying to manipulate my treatment team.

8. Not having all of these distorted thoughts.

9. Not isolating so much.

10. Being able to attend school full time and finish
my degrees.

I don't know what else. I have never thought about this before. This is really helpful. I miss you! Take care! Angie

butterflygrace January 13 2006, 12:53:26 UTC

those are awesome goals! you should share them with ron. :)

ems882 January 14 2006, 22:27:04 UTC

Hi Sweetie! We keep missing each other - I will be home tomorrow, but of course watching the Colts while I write a speech. I will call you after the game or you can call me. Do you have any appts on Mon? I see Ron at 2 like normal and then I am going to meet a friend. I really want to talk to you! Love you! Angie