Eating alone, planning dinners, challenging ED thoughts to make burgers! || anorexia recovery
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- Hi! In this vid I plan my dinners and also practise eating and cooking alone while my parents are away. Lots of love, thank you for watching xx
It's so important to challenge yourself for YOU. I live in the States and with pulmonary issues,, live alone, can't go out to eat due to the pandemic, have eaten alone every night now for a year during the pandemic while fighting for recovery. If I only ate when others were around ( never) I would be dead by now. I practice in the now in the hopes the pandemic will in a year or so lessen. I'm glad you made this video. It's real and raw and not only helped you push through but a good reminder to myself. We are worth it.
Oh you are so right. It is absolutely critical to do recovery for yourself. Wow I am so relieved that you have continued to eat alone, and impressed that you are practising now for the future. Your efforts will pay off. Keep on going xxx
Maybe you‘re still not in energy balance & need a lot more food so the anorexia response to eating (feeling like it‘s just morally wrong) will be shut down. I also feel like that sometimes, just being really turned off when it comes to eating without any plausible reason. I just couldn‘t. I‘m sure you know her & read her book but Tabitha Farrar explains it so well why eating & full nutritional rehabilitation is the key for not being being scared of feeding anymore. Keep going, stay strong! Eat. You‘re helping all of us so much with your realness & honesty 💛💛
Lots of love xx
Maybe you're right! That's definitely something to consider. YES I appreciate Tabitha Farrar so much. Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful perspective, I really appreciate it. Definitely something I will discuss with my treatment team. Lots of love xxx
It's so comforting to know I'm not the only one with these crazy ED thoughts going through my head... knowing I don't believe them but still having such a hard time going against them. Thanks for reminding me that these internal fights become fewer and farther apart as recovery goes on (although it's so hard to see the overall progress when you're in one of the ruts).
Oh you are absolutely not alone. It sure does feel that way sometimes though doesn't it. My pleasure! Keep going xxx lots of love
I really liked this video. Living alone and eating alone makes recovery just that bit harder. I feel motivated after watching. I think meal planning and making an effort even when alone is really helpful. Take care and keep going! X
Ah yay glad you liked it! Living alone and eating alone can be really tough. Really tough. I agree, meal planning can be very helpful. Lots of love xx
Totally inspiring watching you push through this. Felt every word and the thought processes you went through. Thank you for sharing xxxxx
You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful. Lots of love xxx
Wow that was so inspiring to see you push through when the urge to restrict was so strong! You can beat this and fully recover, I know you will ❤️. Thank you for this video
Aw I'm so glad you found it inspiring. That means a lot. Thank you so much for your kind words. Lots of love xx
Your frustration is so honest, I have been there so many times and continue to be in conflict with my ED. Recovery is not always linear, sometimes those thoughts show up and overwhelm us. You are so strong and inspiring, thanks for sharing everything, even the hard stuff.
My pleasure. Although there are so many great parts of recovery, I want to be honest and show the hard parts too. Thank you so much for your words. I really appreciate your message. Lots of love xx
Thanks for sharing how you plan your dinner, cooking and eating by yourself. Tasty foods. Cheers from the top of the mountain.
My pleasure! xx
Keep uploading. I love your Channel and I subscribed.
Keep going. We are all in a constant state of remission - you can choose life, for as long as you want, or you can choose restriction. You know deep down you cannot choose - freedom is everyone's basic human right, and you can win this. We are here to enjoy our lives, and we cannot do so whilst living with self-imposed hell. You have the power to change. You have the power. You are so amazing, your recovery journey has inspired me so much. Sending you love and take care xxx
Aw thank you so much for your words. I can't choose restriction, it's not an option for me anymore now that I know exactly where it leads. The only option is recovery, a full life, freedom. You're totally right. We deserve to enjoy our lives. Lots of love to you too! xxx
@@searchingforjewels9070 Great to hear this! Keep fighting, you are not alone xxx
I so relate to all you expressed in this video. I'm so sorry you had that frustrating struggle. I have been there so many times (& am sure I'll get into one those thought bombardments again) & know how urgent and 'true' the intrusive thoughts are. I was telling mum (when she said just block them out& stick to the plan) it is like someone screaming at me that there's a vertical cliff edge ahead and ignoring it /not listening to the instructions to change direction will end in me going over the top.
You are so brilliant and brave to share this very real and relatable struggle. I'm so sorry. I too despair when I get in this thought trap that I KNOW isn't in line with my values& my true self wants. I hope you are able to work out what triggered it and next time you find ways to not get so caught in the 'net'. Love to you and so so be proud if your beautiful self. Xxxxxxx
P. S. Its so true.... I find reminding myself I want to be my 'own parent' and be able to take responsibility for myself and life helps. Also, when it feels so impossible to believe there's a point to the food /it is not 'necessary/too much', that it isn't about what it is /how much, it is the vital importance for me to NOT do something driven by fear, because it is like added extra muscle to the ED and in longer term it will be stronger more often again. Going through the fear barrier is like giving my healthy self a workout. It keeps it healthy?!? Ixxxxxxxx
Aw thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words as always! Yes you are so right! The fear is unbelievably strong and although I know it's irrational, it feels so true. It sounds like you have some great strategies in place when those thought bombardments (I love that terminology haha) occur. Well done you. Lots of love, keep fighting for your healthy self xx
@@searchingforjewels9070 love you xxxx