A hard fall
So I have been talking to my therapist about my eating disorder and I told her a list of my coping skills she wants me to add more to my "mental toolbox" but I am not sure what other skills to use. I already do medation, deep breathing, exercise, listening to calming music, and when things get really bad I put myself in time out when I feel overwhelmed and upset. But I have been binge eating none stop for two weeks now almost three. I have put on weight and it is putting more pressure on my body. I know I need to get this under control but right now I am lost on how to do that. I also don't have support around me. It seems like no matter what I do I have no self-control.
@BridgeyBear93
We all experience setbacks. You may be feeling discouraged about these past two weeks, but that’s why self-compassion can be good in instances like this. You’re not alone in this. It sounds like those coping skills haven’t helped lately, so I hear why your therapist would like you to explore more. What do you enjoy doing? I’ve found asking this question to myself helpful, because it’s helped me found a coping skill that actually helps me because it involves doing something I enjoy. For instance, I like writing, so I journal whenever I feel overwhelmed. 💜
