Complementary states: we aren’t made for one thing.
We are of nature; therefore, we’re bound by nature. We cannot escape the rules. This means we can’t be only one thing – few things in life are singular in their characteristics. Except for maybe bacteria. They probably don’t suffer from complicated thoughts, mood swings, and competing desires. I’m not sure about viruses. Those little suckers seem angry. Definite mood disorder potential. I’ve spent most … Continue reading Complementary states: we aren’t made for one thing.
Eating disorders cause bad moods.
The lawyer I hired when I split from my son’s father told me he had learned, over the course of his practice, that it takes most people about half the length again of a relationship to get over it. It doesn’t mean you don’t move on; it just takes a while before you can think about your ex like any other person, until thoughts about … Continue reading Eating disorders cause bad moods.
It’s lovely to be asked – a post about self-harm.
Late last month I received an exciting email. Someone from the website Love What Matters sent me a message. They’d liked some of the things I’d written, they said, and wondered if I would want to write something for them. I’m pretty sure Academy Award winners aren’t as thrilled. I love props. Especially when it’s for something that’s important to you that you pretend really … Continue reading It’s lovely to be asked – a post about self-harm.
Change is a process; it’s not “one and done”.
I can’t remember what it’s like to live without constantly and compulsively self-checking and measuring. It’s an aspect of eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder and I rang the bell on both of those. Non-eating disordered people do it as well, of course. But for them, mostly, it isn’t as frequent or as intensive, the record-keeping isn’t as meticulous, and the emotional consequences of “failing” … Continue reading Change is a process; it’s not “one and done”.
