tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post6987696685463954832..comments2023-12-02T03:37:15.740-05:00Comments on New Voice, New Life: ContractedKayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637653451031426942noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-47350739886271127912012-06-14T15:33:23.353-04:002012-06-14T15:33:23.353-04:00What a great post! I think it's great that you...What a great post! I think it's great that you're so honest, especially about the hard stuff. I, too, get stuck in the "wanting recovery only if I can stay underweight" mindset, and it's hard to break free from. But it sounds like you're logically assessing the fact that it's unhealthy and that it's going to take tackling the hard stuff that will ultimately lead to solid recovery/health. It's so great to hear that you're really committed to moving forward, even if it feels unpleasant. So happy for you!Aliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715046132281175549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-37877026993711938282012-06-14T12:37:15.955-04:002012-06-14T12:37:15.955-04:00What an awesome update, you have so much to be pro...What an awesome update, you have so much to be proud of in terms of compliance and commitment to recovery. Specific weight gain mandates can be tricky, because your body doesn't always respond in a linear way, BUT having goals is what keeps people accountable, and accountability is the absolute key to pushing forward with this. Like Arielle said, trust your professionals. They've seen numerous and diverse cases, I'm sure, and have a good idea of what is necessary and effective to get you back to your best healthy state.<br /><br />By the way, the "wanting recovery as long as I can stay underweight" mindset is a HUGE hurdle to cross, and I would venture to guess that's where a lot of people get stuck....and end up spending years and years of extra time not really free of the ED. You deserve better than that . . . you have so, so much going for you and your future.<br /><br />Very motivating post, Kaylee, way to go you!Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-10534424533684202152012-06-14T11:55:18.081-04:002012-06-14T11:55:18.081-04:00It's always good to assess like this. You'...It's always good to assess like this. You're highly intelligent, so understanding what's best isn't the hard part...it's being honest with yourself about things. I like this post because I think it really embodies the title of your blog: "New Voice. New Life." You're not saying it's easy, but you're willing to make the commitment and figure things out along the way. It takes a strong person to do that. So applaud yourself. Okay? :-) I used to definitely be of the "I want recovery as long as I can stay underweight" mindset...so I can attest that it's a hard one to break. But what's important is that you're putting trust in the therapy process, in the therapist, and in yourself. The rest will come. And recognizing things like "at this rate I won't be at a minimum healthy BMI for 3 years" is VITAL. You said it. And you also said it here in a blog that people read. So you really put yourself out there to be honest with yourself. It's huge. Weight gain blows, but checking in with yourself and healing the inside as you nourish the outside is the way to go...an it really sounds like you're doing this.Arielle Bair, MSW, LSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087215272280856919noreply@blogger.com