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It's confession time again. Monday I fell hard with a BDD episode and the end result is little or no hair. The episode took me by surprise because I had been doing so well and I silently thought that, perhaps, I was in complete recovery. Whatever sparked the episode remains a mystery, but I am sure it has to do with mythinking - some unconscious thought that triggered a fear of rejection. My demon is sneaky and caught me off guard. I fell into a deep depression for all but a day. The following morning, I decided that I wasn't going to let this trivial matter of having little hair destroy all the happiness I have come to know in loving Jesus. I have too many blessings to feel good about, and one little thing like no hair is not going to get in my way of rejoicing in the Lord and singing glory, glory, glory.

Time is short and I have much to be thankful for and much to rejoice over. My demon is only a small nuisance, and I shall not allow it to control my spirit for my spirit burns with the spirit of God - my true strength.

I say," Bless the Lord, O my soul. Bless the Lord praise His name."

His peace remains in me.

God bless all,
Kim
 

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Sorry this happened...but good for you that you were able to see the truth that you are loved by God, and He will help you with all this!

:prayer: seajoy
Thank you so much Seajoy for your positive affirmation. It is truly welcomed because I don't feel so alone in this battle.

Relapse can be a real drag. It's extremely frustrating and the mind really wants to go on this self-defeating rampage with thoughts of failing and thoughts of giving up.

I fell off the horse and I have to get right back on because I love horseback riding. That's something my mother taught me when I was a child. I have to get up and dust myself off and press on. Your little boost up certainly does help. We all need cheerleaders once in awhile.

You are appreciated. God bless you,
Kim
 
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