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I was serious about declaring independence from Ana.
Starting yesterday, July 4th, I began keeping track of the good things I was doing for my body, mind and spirit… as well as the not-so-good things.
Here’s the lowdown:
GOOD STUFF I DID ON 7/4/2008:
Spent an hour indoor rock climbing. Heaven.
Ate what I wanted, when I wanted, but not to […]
Wouldn’t it be great if all those of us with body image and eating disorders could call Friday, July 4, 2008, OUR day of freedom and independence from the demons that haunt us?
Will you join me in making tomorrow the first day of a group effort to feel better about ourselves? What shall we call […]
I have an acquaintance who is finally pulling herself out of Ana’s sphere of influence. She’s looking healthier than I’ve ever known her to be, and I can see she’s gained a bit of weight.
However, knowing that almost anything said can be a trigger, I’m only cautiously congratulating her on her path to recovery. Phrases […]
I’ve often wondered if personal trainers have to take any kind of oath to look out for the health of their clientele? Probably not, if what I’ve seen is any indication.
In the past, I’ve watched trainers humiliate and berate their clients into “top physical shape”. Are those “customers” really benefiting in the long run, or are they […]
Why is recovering from an eating disorder so hard?
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I just found out about a unique pilot program that’s being launched by a UK website/company, Kooth.com.
As reported in The Courier, Zooth.com is offering online counseling for young people and adults from the Warwickshire area.
Obviously, this doesn’t help tons of Breaking the Mirror readers, but I thought it was interesting that they were attempting a […]
I must admit that I rarely feel sexy.
Most days, I feel like this cat.
However, there are a few things that make me feel very sexy despite the fact that it ticks Ana off:
- Acting and Public Speaking - give me an audience and I totally forget my lumpy thighs and dimpled derriere!
- Running, Indoor Rock […]
Does anyone else out there watch A&E’s series called “Intervention“?
I must admit that I consistently find it to be enthralling. It’s kind of like voyeurism, but it’s also a reminder that any one of us with eating disorders could have wound up on the receiving end of a full-scale intervention, complete with the final chilling question: […]
I always enjoy seeing which Breaking the Mirror posts are floating your boat. So today, I thought I’d share the brightest stars for June. It’ll be interesting to see if they remain the winners or if their moment in the spotlight will be limited!
Top Post for June ‘08: If Renaissance Painters’ Muses Had Been Anorexic […]
I remember coming clean about my eating disorder to one of my first boyfriends. He shrugged it off and eventually used my phobias against me. (”You’re so fat!” “You’re a disgusting pig!” “Stop eating!”)
I’ve written about him before – he was an abusive SOB and I’m still angry that a) he was an a&*hole and b) […]
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