This may seem small but...

I got over some of my rituals. I tend to get really obsessive and hadn't realized that I had been forcing myself to eat the same exact thing every day out of fear that something would happen.

So, I know it's not a big deal but I just had a bagel for breakfast! I bought some chicken too (I'm afraid of eating meat at home) which I will try and cook tomorrow.

Have you made any small but significant milestones lately?

I stopped drinking Coca-cola.

Neat! Apparently it can ruin your stomach lining if you drink it long term.

I have the same thing for breakfast every day too(!), but don't consider it one of my "something bad will happen if I don't" compulsions. Doing things in certain repetition of number is a different story...

Hmm, small but significant.... Joined a couple of meet up groups and have gone to a couple meet ups. I've not gone places with people in that way in a very long time (many years).

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Mr. Robot

Makes me sick to the heart, Oh I feel so tired. And the way the rain comes down hard, that's how I feel inside.

--The Cure

I got past some agoraphobia and mild phobias, but that was a few years ago. As for lately, nothing significant. I guess some of my old assertiveness has returned.

Congratulations to you and the others for your accomplishments! These are great steps.

Good to hear clydeblack.
I used to eat a cheese sandwich every morning for about six years for the same reason.
I stopped that a awhile back, but just now realized that i've been eating pb&j sandwiches every morning for about a year instead

I am bad about this. I will eat stuff like yogert, cottage cheese, veggy juice, toast, among other low cal things.

I am beginning to realize why I stopped going to therapy. My last two therapist were working with me on exposure therapy and although I am continuously exposing myself to my fears and phobias, they don't go away completely. I have managed to adjust a few of my compulsive thoughts and actions into healthier ones. And I've learned different ways of overcoming panic attacks when they happen.

I cut my hair.

I ate an egg with cheese and a piece of bread for brunch.

That is awesome! I had this ritual (back from the severe days of my ED) when I would pick the chocolate chips out of chocolate chip bagels and eat them one by one. I think it took me 10 years to stop doing that, helped by the fact I no longer live 5 minutes from a bagel/coffee shop.

I have one ritual I wish I could break but don't think it's possible at this point. Again, when my ED was bad, I started clenching and grinding my teeth while asleep. Even with proper nutrition, I still clench (though the grinding stopped). Apparently, that can be caused by lack of nutrients. I have broken so many teeth that way. I still clench super hard overnight. I have a nightguard and can usually keep it in 5 days a week or so (used to pull it out in my sleep nightly).

I used to bite my nails a lot and realized at some point I had just stopped doing it, but it was nothing I had to make an effort to quit.

I do like to eat soup for lunch when H is at work and my daughter at school, different varieties though and usually with different fruit or veggies or yogurt. Not completely the same. But I would eat a sandwich for dinner every night if I could. I hate cooking. No option with a family though.

In my case it would be Diet Coke, but yes, I SO wish I could do this! How wonderful!

I've cut out a lot of bad things from my diet and haven't been binging.

I cleaned the kitchen AND took a shower today.

I emailed a few schools for more information on their programs. Anything that has anything to do with goals or the future at all is hard for me so even a couple emails was a big step. Nice post and congrulations! The size of the victory doesnt matter all progress is important

Thanks for the answers, guys!

Congratulations! Hugs to everyone, you're all very strong

Oh that sounds awful. I have had so many tooth problems in the past and can understand that it probably hurts. It's good that you were able to break the chocolate chip cycle! It must be difficult getting over an ED.

Yeah, cooking can feel like a big task...guess that's why most people love cereal?

Thanks, and congratulations for you!