Recovery and responsibility.
(November 9, 2017 – recovery and responsibility) i have issues with some of the twelve steps. in december of 2014, i entered a recovery facility to deal with my eating disorder and my tendency to abuse benzodiazepines. Ativan, Xanax, Valium – they were my friends. they were an adjunct to my bulimia. they kept my brain quiet and helped me keep the dark thoughts at … Continue reading Recovery and responsibility.
Breakfast with bulimia.
(December 5, 2017) When you’re trying to recover from an eating disorder, part of the challenge is food. How do you eat normally? What does normal look like? Unfortunately, advice abounds. Eat when you’re hungry. Eat on a schedule. Eat what you like. Eat a little of everything. Stop when you’ve had enough. Stop when your plate’s empty. Choose a vegetarian diet. Eat meat. Stick … Continue reading Breakfast with bulimia.
I’m on a road.
I’m on a road that stretches so far off into the distance, I can’t see the end. I’ve heard tell that once I get there, life will be better. I’ve heard the trip’s a challenge, but the destination makes it worthwhile. I’m told that once I get there, things’ll be alright. Once I get down the road, I’ll be calm, grounded, and fully me. They tell … Continue reading I’m on a road.
You should just.
(November 29, 2017) A guarantee: if the sentence starts with “you should just,” what comes after nothing you want to hear. “Should” is on the evil side. “Just” implies an ease of execution that’s often disconnected from reality. When you put them together, they create a phrase guaranteed to generate misery. It’s a safe bet that anyone struggling with mental illness has been presented with … Continue reading You should just.
From Famine to Feast 