Saturday, May 1, 2010

A Dark Place

There's a reason I haven't blogged in awhile. I'm going to be completely honest with you and admit that I have been in a dark place. Some things have happened in my personal life that have hurt alot of people and may have many more repercussions/consequences. The stress has been feeding my eating disorder and I'm sorry but yes I have skipped meals.

I have fit in some though when my stomach is screaming at me to feed it.
Cantaloupe half with greek yogurt, blueberries, and pumpkin flax granola.

Food for life tortilla with avocado, chicken, basil, barbeque sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
1/2 an avocado with some almond breeze vanilla milk
And oatmeal with sliced bananas, coconut, blueberries, steamed spinach, rose water, and Greek yogurt.

But everything tastes like dust. Why eat when nothing tastes good? That's what me ED is telling me. How do you shut it up?

12 comments:

Jenny said...

oh sweetie, this post breaks my heart. PLEASE know that I'm here for you if you need to reach out and talk, k? Don't let your ED get the best of you. Remember, he can't fix ANYTHING!! He can't stop the pain, he can only make it worse

LOVE YOU!

Jenna said...

Hang in there sweetie. Tell it to kick it to the curb. Just make sure you keep telling the dang disorder that it isn't making anything better. Treating your body good with wholesome meals like displayed in this post will give your mind and body the strength it needs to get through this time in your life. My thoughts are with you, you can do this!

Gabriela said...

Aw girl- big hugs! Remember that giving in might make you temporarily feel in control, but in the long term ED will NEVER make you happy. You deserve to be healthy and full of live, not controlled by ED...I'm sorry you're having a tough time, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!

Anita said...

Aw, hon... I don't know what to say. I wish I did. I am proud of your bravery and honesty. I believe in you and am here for you if you need anything. Please hang in there. E-mail me if you want or need to. I am always here for you. LOTS OF LOVE!!!!!!!

lynn @ the actors diet said...

i'm sorry to hear times are difficult. but your honesty is inspiring. keep being truthful with yourself; you know how to take care of yourself the best.

blueeyedheart said...

I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now... I know it's hard to remember when it doesn't seem to matter, but you need to take care of yourself, first and foremost. Even if it feels like you're doing the exact opposite.

<3 <3

Gaby said...

I'm so sorry you've been struggling! I've been having the worst time too and just last night reached a total breaking point. I just can't take it and shouldn't have to live with this anymore, and neither should you.
The good thing is we now recognize that we're reacting to outside stressors, we just need to relearn how we deal with it. For me lately, it seems my reaction is the opposite of yours, stuff down my emotions :\ then feel guilty and depressed and have no appetite at all, then punish my own feelings with more food.
You're so brave for being honest though, and I really admire that, just like I admire so many of your other talents and achievements.
Hang in there, everything always passes, and please email me if you need to talk!
HUGS!!

Emily said...

So sorry you have been down lately. Make sure to take time for yourself and remind yourself of what you know is true. So easy to listen to ED and his lies. Food = fuel and nourishment, and your body will thank you! Praying for you!

*Andrea* said...

sorry girl! life definitely can suck a lot. stuggles, conflict, tensions. try to remember that being HEALTHY will make you HAPPIER in the long run and that you should honor your body's needs :) dealing with the stress is hard- try talking to a friend or meditating (helps me). thinkg of you!!

seekmyself said...

I'm so sorry that you're going through a hard time, love :( I know how much louder ED's voice gets when things in your life start going downhill, and how tempting it is to start listening to that voice again.

Just try and remember that although it may feel like an immediate fix to the problem, in the long run you're just hurting yourself more and making things even harder for yourself. You've won over ED's voice countless times before, and you can do it again this time. Just remember that you're stronger than you give yourself credit for and realize that you deserve to nourish that beautiful body of yours and be healthy.

<3

Maggie said...

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through a hard time! I agree with all the comments above! Conquering your ED will definitely make you stronger and happier than you could imagine! And even when food stops giving you pleasure, it's so important to keep feeding your body! I'm sure you know this, but when your body's starving, it makes you anxious, stressed and unhappy. Know that you have so many people who love you and so many people willing to help you through this!

Anonymous said...

Hi dear!I'm a newbe here..I think you're very brave and strong..i admire you.I'm a 16 years old girl from italy and i suffered and still struggle with anorexia and in the last year with bulimia too.Like you,i'm trying to eat healthy and love myself (i don't know about you but i always feel fat,even if i am in death danger)
Nowadays i feel better,i eat healthy,even if still fall in the darkness.
i just wanted to tell you how strong you are,i'm sure you can fight your demons.
A friend of mine said once that with anorexia there are only three options:die,live with it for the rest of your life,or get over it.
Be strong sweetie,Keep holding on.
kiki