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hey jo! :hug: if you still feel like it's not getting easier: then maybe you need to make a list of the things you do have control over. another thing you can do is practice looking for positive changes you are exsperiancing. the ups and tough spots are normal. rememer one thing at a time... one accomplishment at a time... if you fall, pick yourself back up.... this also applies to your feelings.
God Bless you for really caring about these things! :thumbsup:
i think you are doing great. your attitude shows that you really are trying to mend. love dee
 
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extreme_love_4_GOD said:
I'm on day 126. And it's not getting any easier. :sigh: I miss feeling in control. I miss feeling on top of the world after I purged. :sigh::(

-Jo.
Hey:

When you don't purge, that's when you are really in control and sitting on top of the world. Most feelings aren't fact. That's what my therapist told me and he is right. Feelings are feelings. Not fact. Tell yourself that. Feelings deceive.

Stay with Jesus and stay in truth and the Lord will keep you.

Love your way,
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WOW day 126!! Thats awesome.

:hug: :hug: hang in there. It becomes easier with time (or so I hear) and until then you just have to push through, and pray for God's help. I will be praying for you too...keep us updated, ok?

Dont hesitate to PM if you need anything at all, ok? Even if its just someone to talk to :hug:

Kate
 
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extreme_love_4_GOD said:
I'm on day 126. And it's not getting any easier. :sigh: I miss feeling in control. I miss feeling on top of the world after I purged. :sigh::(

-Jo.
I know how hard it is believe me. But one thing to remember is that we don't have the control the ED has control. You can do it as hard as it may seem. One day at a time.
 
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yay! 126 is a long way! you have already acomplished so much, and im really happy to hear that.
recovery is very hard because that feeling of control is somthing satisfying. and its somthing that is very missable. but, like someone else said, its the ed that has the hold on you.
i used to be anorexic. ive been recovered almost exactly one year. and even though i have not starved for one year, there are still many times i have wanted to and times ive been very depressed about circumstances and such. but anorexia is just like using drugs, alcohol, or cutting ect.. to cover a problem. Jesus doesn't want to see us hurt ourselves to cope with pains in our lives. no matter how hard things get, the bible says that Jesus will never forsake us. and even if all you can do is cry to the cieling and pray, that helps bring us closer to Jesus instead of pushing us further away.
I'm really new and I dont know how this works, but if you ever want to talk about it, you could send me a message or somthing.
 
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