What My Therapist(s) Say

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     When I'm struggling and I reach out to my support team, some people have been instrumental to my growth in my recovery. Some phrases stick out in my head more than others, but I also want to include other phrases and realization that so I hopefully can remind myself of them when I have a rough Ed day or moment, and maybe, they will help you, too.

What would your therapist say?
What would CFD do?
It's okay
You will have slips, and that is all right.
Does this matter in the long run?
Is this an Ed rule?
Is that Ed talking, or Allie talking?
What do I want?       Half-yes is better than no     
Is this what I need to be well?     Am I compensating for something?     I have improved
I am more capable     Am I acting out of fear right now?
My actions of yesterday shouldn't affect what I eat or do for exercise today
Today is a new day with a change at a new perspective
I deserve a recovered life     I am capable of recovering     What are my intentions?     I have changed
God has called me to peace                      Ed robs me of joy                              Jesus wins   
What does God say?            How will this affect my future wishes?            A half success is still a success
I can be proud as I look back on how far I have come     Others are proud of me
From the YouVersion Bible app
Have you talked to God about this yet?
I can't do this alone
Can I give compassion to myself in this event?
Would I say this to a friend or loved one?
What advice would I give someone I care about?
How would I talk to someone else about this?
Recognizing the ED voice isn't a bad thing, but perhaps I am more able to hear it now
Just thinking ED thoughts aren't necessarily bad
ED thoughts can be a warning that something else is off in my life
What needs do I have that aren't met
My body doesn't read the same book that everyone else does
I have skills and abilities that can be represented tangibly and if I tend to them, they can grow and develop, just as I have grown and changed

I started this blog as a memoir to share some of my life stories with you. My goal is that these encourage and educate you on how to live a more joyful, healthier, full life; one of hope.

I write about my fascination with whole foods, my love of Jesus, my struggles, my childhood stories, my passion for education, and my devotion to creating a healthy life (body, mind, and spirit) for every person in the world.

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