1: Stop comparing: It’s hard to not compare ourselves to someone else because we’ve become so programmed in doing so. When we compare we forget to see the beauty within ourselves. There’s no one like us and when we compare we lose ourselves. Remind yourself that your life is worth living and you won’t feel
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I’ve had my ED since I was in grade 7. I would remember restricting so many foods, under eating, binge eating, purging. Feeling so bad for eating a food labeled as bad. That went on throughout high school. I was embarrassed to eat around people and felt extremely bad if I got a piece of
I went back to work this week. I was extremely anxious to go back, but it’s truly been more wonderful than I could have imagined. I quit a few months ago when I didn’t even feel worthy to work or be around the amazing group of people that I work with. I’m so glad I
“Every single day, happiness is a work in progress. Every single day, the concept of love, and self-love, is a work in progress. It’s never just going to come easily.” ⁃Taylor Swift ♡ When someone asks what we want to be when we grow up, in some cases we say “ I want to be
We are onto Chapter 2! This chapter focuses more on the Role of being a mom/tips to help moms when stressed. If you aren’t a mother or parent the section “Emotional Coping Strategies” and “Parenting through Depression” could apply to your life as it focuses on exercises to deal with stress/depression. If you haven’t yet downloaded
Hi loves, with the recent public suicides last week and many others we don’t hear about… I think it’s time I share a crucial part of my journey – being admitted into the psych ward. I’m writing this to show you that things do get better and to end the stigma on mental health. My mom
Some days I still don’t believe that I have an eating disorder. I still remember sitting in the room at the eating disorder clinic, explaining myself and being told I have the ‘characteristics’ of the most common ones. Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating. Learning about them more made me realize that I’ve had
Every art piece I create usually goes through a different process. I either paint free hand or sketch and then paint over that. Sometimes I’ll leave the watercolour for a softer look. Other times I’ll go over with pen to add details to make the flowers ‘pop’. Below is a photo of four art pieces,
Being a mom is one of the hardest things I have ever done. Carrying a baby for nine months, giving birth, and then giving a life to a little being. It’s such a surreal experience. It can be overwhelming as a new first time mom I know that sure. It’s always important to take care
Hello there, I am Michelle Brianne and I always knew deep down there was a purpose for my being here. Along the way doubts, fears and negativity has stopped me from wanting what I desire. I always thought I wouldn’t amount to anything. I saw all these people living and enjoying life when I felt
