[Porcelain_doll_2004]

1) Expressing yourself
a. Ways to express yourself
· Think about what you say and how you say it, to yourself and others. Increase your use of the pronoun “I,” and follow it up with active verbs such as feel, think, want, wish, am! Say “do” instead of “don’t.”
· Stop thinking of yourself as “Bulimic,” or “Anorexic.” You’re “recovering from bulimia,” or “recovering from anorexia.”
· Use positive self-talk. The mind can create problems or solutions depending on what you practice. Repeat phrases like, “I love myself,” and “I am great!”
· Instead of swallowing your emotions, let them out. Try to determine what your Eating Disorder is says and express those feeling with words. Give it a voice.
· If you are angry, hit or kick a punching bag. Scream out loud.
· Draw, paint, dance, sing!
· If you need to comfort someone and are not sure how to do it, rehearse with a sympathetic friend or in front of a mirror. Maybe write out what you’d like to say. Consider role-playing the conversation.
· Abandon your fears about talking to people. Be honest. Express your opinion!
· Seek out uplifting friends and support each other. Let family and friends get to know the real you.

I could use some of these suggestions rather than crumble into a ball and sob.

thanks.

Patricia

[Porcelain_doll_2004]

Pulling this up from chat tonight! Please feel free to add your ideas! If you don't understand something Please feel free to ask or PM me and I will try to clear it up for you!

Doll

[Porcelain_doll_2004]

Pulling this up to be able to help people!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Doll

[Lisa Michelle]

I could learn to express myself more, with less fear. Thanks doll x