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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird
I managed to walk 8 miles total today, so that's good  I've been a little emotional the past few days but there are reasons for that. I'm doing pretty well otherwise, trying to figure out what to do with all the time on my hands. Will look into volunteering soon.
I'm trying to not be obsessed with my weight. I'm a month and a half into my ED recovery and I'm getting a bit obsessive again. This sounds weird but if anyone knows The Sims (the videogame) I'm trying to see myself as a person like that, who has needs, social, hunger, sleep, entertainment, etc. In the game you have to keep those bars from going too low, so I'm working on doing that in my actual life. lol |
I used to play the Sims as a kid and recently started playing again one day when bored. I actually had the exact same thought as you, how funny is that! Like oh look those Sims get upset if we don't take care of their needs, I should think of myself like that. Honestly, it makes a lot of sense, I will sometimes ignore those basic needs then wonder why I am upset and feel lousy. As somehow who has recovered from an eating disorder I know it can be so challenging and those obsessive thoughts find a way to come back in. Give yourself some much needed self compassion if you can, you are doing great to have made it this far!
