@Sunflowersarepretty
Mental struggles are the most difficult ones. While i don't have anorexia myself i have sleeping problems and I wish there was a quick fix pill to solve them. It takes such a toll on your health when everything's fine with you and no one gets you.
@funkyk5086
I had an eating disorder and it still comes out at times of extreme stress or emotion. Mine was that I didn’t deserve to eat, but then I’d binge until I felt sick too. So either way my brain said I was unworthy and disgusting. 49 now and it happens less, but the fight continues.
@EricJrCooks
This is exactly what I do with anxiety. Recognize, then tell it to leave me alone! Makes me so much better and no panic attacks since I’ve learned to do this!
@sugarqbs
I like the way she reframes it: the underlying thoughts and attitudes will always remain a part of her but through therapy and time she’s able to function despite them without entertaining or falling prey to the behaviors that were so consuming before. Mental health is tough because it can ask you to struggle against your own nature in subtle ways
@elliemccarthy5672
This! My anorexia/ bulimia will always be apart of me, but it doesn’t control me anymore, and I have the skills to fight those urges when they start to creep back. Knowing my exact weight will always trigger me, and so will diet culture ridden conversations, so I have boundaries in place to avoid that to preserve my mental and physical health. It will always be a part of me, but I still BEAT my eating disorder. And I’m proud of that
@Godiwannabeacat
Absolutely love this. Not anorexia but I am diagnosed autistic. I grew up feeling CONSTANTLY misunderstood, confused, and (when I took a darker turn) disconnected/disassociated. When I finally got diagnosed at 16, I had already been so impacted by it that it had ruined my chances at dream colleges, friends, connections, as well as causing a multitude of other mental disorders. I was ecstatic for a bit until I realized I can’t rewrite my brain into “normal” - in fact that was what’s killing me. Went full circle just as she did, but it took a lot of time, tears, and sacrifice
@chloeleau
I used to look up to her so much when I was younger and still playing the violin and I even saw her in concert. Glad I can still admire her now ❤
@user-mk1qo4wd9g
Love how she’s explaining
@HenryZhaosTextbook
People often say that we are our brains, but this highlights something very important about how we work. We don’t choose and control all of our thoughts. Even in lieu of a mental disorder the thoughts in your head are very often just happening to you, and it can be incredibly distressing when those thoughts don’t line up with your sense of who you are. Her story is a great example of how separating your identity from your thoughts can actually empower you to make better choices in spite of what your own brain is telling you.
@pokichuuuu
This is how I deal with OCD- i know they’re different but they both have to deal with irrational and unhealthy obsessions. I still have a long way to go in my recovery, considering I’m still quite young, but I am able to gently push away my intrusive thoughts by making it clear that they are disordered. I like to imagine my OCD as a nagging little Imp. If I listened to it, my life would get worse, but if I ignore it, I will eventually move on with my day. I’ll always have to deal with the Imp, it will always follow me around, but I know how to deal with it and keep it from destroying me.
@christinapolander4025
I appreciate the mention that it doesn't leave, but having the name and symptoms gives you power to fight back. I know, had i not gotten that for depression near the beginning, it would have listened to the dark thoughts and followed through
@DivaDelgado128
Thise are Ed's thoughts. So insightful and brilliant.
@katieburgess5439
Eating disorders are widely considered the most difficult mental illness to treat, because you need food to survive. The brain pathways and chemistry is very similar to addiction, except you can't be sober from food.
@trenae77
Naming the disorder to assign the related thoughts is brilliant.
@alynawatersmusic
Oh. I don’t have an eating disorder but naming the negative thoughts is genius! Love, love, love.
@joymarchione5128
What a great way to help others build tools to fight their issues. I feel like this could apply to a lot of mental health struggles. Good on her for having the courage to share.
@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed
This is exactly what it feels like to learn about having anxiety. 😅 i was so mad that i couldnt get rid of it. Only suppress and control it.
@Onyxinking
This resonated heavily with me, it really mirrors the relationship I have with my brain and my OCD. It’s such a nightmare to live with until you recognize the pattern, then it becomes a small part of you that’s recognizable and conquerable.
@Bythesea449
YES!!! I call my OCD by a name too, Bob. It’s so effective to separate your true self from this horrible negative energy. ❤
@Turtle_ducks