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I know how you feel. Food is tricky cause like we want it and need it. And yet, unfortunately, it's there when we're stressed too. However, I do agree with the idea of not counting anything. Less stress that way.

How do I become more gentle with myself when it comes to either undereating or overeating? I am at a healthy weight BUT I have always seen myself as fat. Probably has to do with being overweight when I was younger. I hate being skinny now, I know I should be grateful, but it just reminds me of...

Back in high school, I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for 2 years. Being belittled, gaslit, shame, guilt, tears, anger, confusion. Then I was "happy" and I still am sometimes. But like, it can feel like a mask y'know? I take Duloxetine for mainly anxiety but also my depression. I...

After doing therapy for around 2 years, yes it is indeed exhausting. Maybe try after your session to do something you love. Watch your favorite TV show, buy yourself a little treat, or call up a friend. That's what I try my best to do. Reward yourself for putting in that effort. The point I'm...

If I can't sleep, I'll read for like 10 mins or journal my thoughts. Also, maybe try Yellow Brick Cinema Deep Sleep on YouTube. They have long clips that address insomina (8 to 10 hours) and I sometimes put them on a loop to help if I'm having issues sleeping. Another trick that might help, try...

Stop Being in My Dreams He who shall not be named, if I hear his name, I freeze. Why does he insist on chasing me? I want to be left alone. After all, I tell my brain, he's not around but it can't tell the difference. I ignore him, he blocks my path and laughs. Still he follows not caring...

Poetry and writing is what has helped me get through the breaking it off with he who shall not be named conpletely.

Wherever I go, I scan the area searching always searching. I'm safe here? Wait... That familiar auburn hair that I've learned to dread. Is that him? At the local store? I hope not... I tell myself he's not there, but my brain doesn't believe me. Anxiety. Fear. I need out. Lord, help me...

Thinking about what I'm grateful for each day.

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I feel you completely. I was just talking to my therapist about how I'm in the denial stage. In my opinion, maybe we do that as a part of our brain's survival mode even though there's no danger. It just plain sucks!

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Thank you. I'll take a look at those.

Hello ezrats I'm sorry that happened to you. I've been in a religious cult too. Just know, that you're not alone.

I realize that I need to take better care of myself and talk to myself in a more loving way. And it's important for me to give me multiple opportunities to be creative. I also realize I've been in denial about my symptoms and I should talk more openly about this with my therapist.

A promise ring. *sigh* he gave me a promise ring a month in. A MONTH! That's when I should have left, I should have known. Especially when he had ignored me in anger. That was MY choice to say no. I'm glad I did. He promised marriage but way too damn quick. Still we talked about it, we were...

Hot. I don't like being cold, I use blankets and hoodies all the time lol. Superheros or supervillains?

Yes, I have PTSD but also, I'm in school to become a social worker. So in a way, I see it from two different perspectives: my own PTSD and sometimes other's too. Also, I know others who have gone through it whom I have become close to so I am a supporter of those who have gone through it. Does...

I wish the nightmares would just stop. I had another one last night. Time to visit my therapist again. 😑

Dear Me, I want to apologize to you right here, right now. I put you through a lot of hell. Long nights of crying and cursing his name. Not knowing why. Now I know why. I dismissed all the red flags and now I can't tell the difference between the green flags and the red ones. Perhaps I never...