My weight has gotten out of control. Since I don’t drink or use drugs anymore (for the past 13 years), I usually eat when I’m stressed or when problems arise. And since I’ve been having so many problems lately, I’ve been eating a lot. I’m trying to stop. I want to and need to lose weight. In a little over two months, I’m going to go to Cape Cod to spend time with my family. When I go, I really want to be comfortable in a bathing suit. Actually, I want to feel comfortable in any type of clothes. I don’t need to lose all of the weight I’ve gained, just some of it. I have to try. I can do this.
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I'm a 32 year old married woman who has been dealing with Bipolar disorder since the age of 14. This is all about my life, diagnoses, and treatments. If you have any questions, just ask me. I hope that others with Bipolar Disorder or PTSD can relate to my blog and find it helpful.
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I know how you feel. Trying to lose some too.
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I’ve done it before. My weight has gone up and down my entire life. The older I get, the easier it is to gain weight and the harder it is to lose weight.
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i believe in you. its doable. baby steps. set small goals. you’ll get there. xo
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Thanks for the support and for believing in me.
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consider using your aa principles. first, admit that you are powerless over food. if you have a sponsor, see if they would mind you calling surrounding food issues. if not see if there are friends you might call. unhealthy eating usually happens when you are running from someone. when you feel that urge, make a call and talk to your friend until the urges passes or maybe your friend can help you face what is fearful.
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You have exactly the right idea. I don’t have a sponsor, but I do know I’m powerless over food.
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I hear you. I feel you. Gosh, what a struggle this can be! Going back and forth in your mind of triumph to struggle. I get ya. Here’s something that helped me along the way-I wrote about it here: https://embraceauthenticityblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/13/what-am-i-really-craving/
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