Release Your Fears
Seems like every day we tune into the news; something terrible has happened here in the U.S or somewhere in the world. It’s normal to feel fearful and anxious. But if you find that you are feeling too anxious and it’s starting to interfere with your normal activities, then there are things you can do to reduce your anxiety and feel more comfortable.
If this is you, read on to learn 4 things you can do to reduce your anxiety>>>
Many people come to see me because they worry and fear that bad things will happen to them and their loved ones.
Naturally, they feel unhappy and fearful. They want to stop worrying as much as they do, but they don’t know how. They feel stuck and afraid to “not” pay attention to their fear.
There are techniques to help you learn to let go of worries you can not control and find solutions for those you can.
A good book to read is called, The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It 1st Edition
by David A Carbonell PhD (Author), Sally M. Winston PsyD (Foreword)
Technique:
*Noted: Worry is a normal part of the human condition. It depends on the degree to which you worry and how much discomfort you feel.
For more about this book and the name of another technique, read on>>>
Fill the inside and the outside will glow…
So you’ve been working hard for 3 months, 6, a year and your eating disorder is quiet. You’re doing well! At the same time your friends are struggling with their own issues, eating disorder, anxiety, depression, body image issues. And to make it worst, all they want to do is talk about it! They are probably not in their best selves right now. Spiraling and talking more than trying to center themselves and work on their recovery.
Unfortunately, you’re getting triggered! You’ve worked so hard on your own recovery and you’re in a good place right now. You fear you may slip back if you hang out with these friends. You feel conflicted because you want to reciprocate their support but you just can’t without risking your own recovery.
Sometimes we have to make tough choices. The great part however, is that we get to choose.
Read on to learn 6 things you can do if you find yourself in this triggering situation>>>
Mindful Eating!
Mindfulness keeps you in the present moment. There is such a thing as “Mindful Eating”.
However, many of us run around stuffing all kinds of foods into our mouths unconsciously!
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to work with your feelings and thoughts and choose what you put into your body?
Wouldn’t it make you feel more centered and in control. I bet it would generalize over to other aspects of your life in a positive way!
Read on for the name of a book that teaches Mindful Eating!!>>>
Do you ever catch yourself holding your breath?
Sometimes when we’re tense, we hold our bodies tight and our breath in. Breathing into our feelings can relieve the tension and do other important things for your body and mind.
However, that’s only if your breathing correctly. Otherwise you may be making things worse.
Breathing correctly has several benefits. Read on to learn what they are and learn how to breathe correctly!
It makes a difference!
Don’t Isolate, Get Help! You have nothing to be ashamed of!!!!
What’s the point of going into an in-patient eating disorder program if they’re going to throw you out when your health insurance runs out?
Maybe there is no point and that’s the point. Don’t waste your money and time.
Read one young woman’s story>>>
1 Thing you can do…..Read….
Disordered Eating is a “newer” buzz word, derived from eating disorders but reflects a less serious struggle with eating and food.
It means that your eating is out of balance and you are either over or under eating in a some disordered way.
To Learn 4 Types of Disordered Eating and How To Make Positive Changes Visit>>>http://www.eatingdisordersgroup.com/what-is-disordered-eating-4-kinds-why-is-this-you/
To read more about disordered eating visit>>>
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How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?
Do you feel anxious? Tension in your body. Exhaustion, depression,,,
There are ways to make your day start off in a better way. Things you can do daily that will over time create a change in your mood and behaviors.
Get Head Space App and use it to learn how to meditate. It’s a great app!
Often a behavior starts out pleasurable but after a period of time it can become habitual with some nasty side effects. Often admitting that to oneself is the first step to stopping the behavior.
How do I stop you ask?
There are ways if you are really ready…
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