Recovering, humourously

This blog supports recovery and is not intended to mock eating disorders in any way. Please seek help if you are suffering.

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

Your size has no correlation to the type of person you are

[justabiteatatime]

So Eating Disorders are a choice, you say?

I can see how many people can think that. That the people suffering from an eating disorder make the conscious choice to have one, or at least at the beginning. 

But, that’s not true 

But How?? You say, how do you unintentionally not eat (or purge, or binge, etc.). Well just like any other illness, mental or physical, it sneaks up on you.

For example, if a girl develops an anorexia, contrary to popular belief, it is not because she saw it online and tried to mimic other people for the sake of a diet. If that were the case, recovery would be simple.

It could begin as a way to cope with anxiety, or to gain control over their life. And it most likely started off over something as innocent as a diet. Or as a quick fix for an anxiety attack. 

An eating disorder creeps up on the sufferer and hijacks their mind. 

In fact, genetic traits and other illnesses can make people more susceptible to an ED (similar as how people are genetically prone to heart disease). The addiction gene can be carried down, because, an eating disorder is, in a way, an addiction. Children who are  perfectionists, have type A personality, or have another mental illness such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD also are at a higher risk for an ED.

So no an eating disorder is not a choice. And no it does not make a person any less intelligent nor does it make a person shallow. 

                                 An eating disorder is no less of a choice than an illness like depression or bipolar (and if you dare try to argue that those illnesses are choices as well, then be prepared for another long post) 

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

You know whats better than being thin?

cheese fries

or having any food that floats your boat, not your ED’s

friends

going out to eat 

not thinking about calories

happiness

loving yourself regardless of what size you are

unconditional self acceptance

the booty

nice thick hair

strong nails

strong bones

strong mind

accepting love

giving love

being able to exercise without passing out or feeling like death

doing anything without feeling like death

living

thats whats better than being thin, living life free from an eating disorder is 1000000000000% better than being thin

[justabiteatatime]

One Bite At a Time is back! 

Please take part in this project by sharing your own stories and advice. 

It’s time to beat ED One Bite At a Time

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

Do you hate the way ED's are Being portrayed on Red Band Society?

Good Lets Change it! I’m starting the initiative #breakedstereotypesonRBS 

Lets take this show to the next level and give it a chance to reach people on this serious illness

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

Having An Eating Disorder is not Selfish; and neither is recovering from one

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

I have so much more in store for me than starving to death

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

We live in a society where we are warned at a young age about the danger of obesity and eating too much. We have units in health class dedicated to counting calories, eating ‘right’, exercising more, and BMI. We are told that it needs to be taught because there is an epidemic, that obesity in…

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

You could follow me on twitter

If you like! @imaybemorgan

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

its not really recovery oriented, but will be a positive, funny?, and daily update on my life

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[banannaomi]

recovery in a nutshell.

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[eddoesnotcontrolme]

Anyone have any quotes, ideas, ect. for my recovery shop!

You will be credited for your ideas on the shop, and on my blog! … I am also happy to do custom orders! the shop, once again is  http://www.customizedgirl.com/s/livelaughloverecover 

Hope you like it!

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Please check it out!

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

Exciting News!

I am now starting an online shop for recovery items (clothes, bottles, accessories)! I created a bunch of items tonight but they will most likely not be up until tomorrow, but I will let you know when that happens,

the items will look like …

And I am trying to figure out how I can get the money partly donated to a charity like the NEDA foundation. I will keep everyone updated on that because the last thing I want to do is trick someone.

Opinions?

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

Just an Idea

Maybe recovery is easier when you picture yourself  going through a movie montage where you start off all weak and then by the end of the song you are a bad ass bitch. Eat the enemy, axe the scale, try on fun clothes and listen to good music, eventually I think we will, get there

[eddoesnotcontrolme]

(please add on!)

1. You get to eat food, because you want to and it tastes good

2. You will feel good about yourself, no matter your size

3. You get back to doing the things you do love

4. Your self worth is no longer measured in pounds or calories

5. No more crying because you are in pain...

[treatmentchronicles-blog]

Hey want to try to this new diet with me?