On Loving Others More Than Ourselves
Having an eating disorder is a very odd thing. On the outside to people who dont understand, it can seem like all we care about it ourselves and what we look like. While this isnt wrong, the truth is most people dont care about themselves but they care about other people so much. This has something to do with why many people who have an eating disorder, still will volunteer to help others, even when others think that they need to work on themselves.
Reflection question:
That being said, what is one way you can show even just a little bit of compassion for yourself this week?
Take care!
With love,
Breathe <3
My ED is all about me feeling like I'm not good enough. Like ppl won't like me, if they see the real me. If they see what I look like. What ppl think about me means much more to me than it should.
But it's also about me not beeing able to control anything in life, only my eating.
@JustBreathe11, lovely post! I think for me I can spend some time doing things I enjoy, like maybe watch a sitcom. I can also spend some time on my Member account. I have planned both already!
@JustBreathe11 - Great question! One way I am showing compassion to myself this week is recognizing that I can't get everything done and it's okay - sleep is more important than one more hour of work and getting groceries so that I can eat healthily all week is a priority
This thread is a week old but I thought it was a lovely idea, so I'm reviving it (for this post anyway). This week I'm going to try to work out more and push myself physically because I know that it lessens my depression and makes my days more enjoyable. :) it's tough in the moment but it's going to make me stronger. love this thread idea! <3
Since it's friday, next week I'll space out my study sessions with breaks in-between. This week was midterms so I feel very tired, but I think I did my best. :)