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One small thing and life seems possible

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littlewoman · 17/06/2008 13:30

I have an eating disorder kind of thing. I need a trip to the dentist and have been losing weight too, so these things are affecting my self esteem at the moment. I was put on prozac and I'm not quite sure if it has kicked in yet.

Yesterday, though, I decided to eat a proper breakfast - porridge & sultanas, toast & marmite, milky coffee. I was very pleased with my intake, because I can't always be bothered to eat much, if anything. Having done this one small positive thing, the rest of the day was so much easier to be positive about. I ended up tidying my hall and kitchen, and having a proper dinner and everything (couldn't fit lunch in. Stuffed!).

Maybe the drugs are kicking in after all. Wierd though isn't it? One small insignificant effort, and the world seems possible to cope with.

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anorak · 17/06/2008 13:42

I'm really pleased for you littlewoman. It's not an insignificant thing at all.

Eating properly is going to help you feel well in every way. The physical benefits are proven. And there is a mental benefit of knowing that you are treating yourself properly, because you are deserving.

Things like this can be easily made into good habits that will help you every day

I'm off to get my delicious live yogurt from the fridge

littlewoman · 18/06/2008 01:49

Thanks anorak, I appreciate your reply - but live yoghurt? It wiggles, for goodness sake

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UnderRated · 18/06/2008 02:11

Isn't it amazing how much eating properly can make you feel better? I am a far nicer person when I eat. Which, like you, I don't always manage to do.

It certainly is not an insignificant thing. But I know what you mean. Last week, I realised how silly it is to feel so crap when I could easily make it better by having something (small) to eat.

Well done

anorak · 18/06/2008 16:48

Yes it did wiggle a bit but I managed to pin it down and eat it

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