tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post4133917448642821004..comments2023-06-04T09:36:49.640-04:00Comments on The Spirit Within: Halfway gone and feeling anorexicAngela Elain Gambrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08199876962091491591noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post-30727704369098396432010-05-06T12:27:32.060-04:002010-05-06T12:27:32.060-04:00I can relate to the hopelessness. If THIS Is the l...I can relate to the hopelessness. If THIS Is the life I am to lead for the rest of my life, Id rather be dead. I read a quote before, "I want to live forever, but not like this". and It rang so true with me.<br /><br />I'm glad you could "see and feel" how thin you are and how dangerous it is. That's a start...<br /><br />Keep on fighting because you deserve it. you are worth it.<br /><br />love tiaTia @ dietcolagirlhttp://dietcolagirl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post-35668696747924991882010-05-06T03:19:47.111-04:002010-05-06T03:19:47.111-04:00Although this may sound a bit harsh, with some of ...Although this may sound a bit harsh, with some of my friends battling an addiction, I often find that this is the first (scary) step. The "HOLY SHIT" step. Many didn't get past that stage though... many teeter back and forth and are a slave to drugs. Though from what I gather, you are a tough lady who will not, under and circumstances, simply fade away. You are full of life and love, and are driven to combat this. Keep it up, you're on the right path. Although cyber-words are kind of cheap, and I have never met you in person, I truely believe in you, more than I have believed in many of my friends who have said they would stop. The internet is a strange wonder-land where the user is able to create any reality they want, but I really believe that you are a strong, honest and determined lady who will defeat this.Margaret Boweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01317228878324656210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post-78980144690220846942010-05-05T19:47:24.511-04:002010-05-05T19:47:24.511-04:00I know you can get better, Angela. You're toug...I know you can get better, Angela. You're tough, and you can do anything once you set your mind to it. And now, it's clear you've set your mind on recovery. I'll be praying for you.Kelly J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post-86869742947715022102010-05-05T10:28:17.270-04:002010-05-05T10:28:17.270-04:00I think this is a great realization to come before...I think this is a great realization to come before a big step in treatment. It is scary. V. scary. But it will let you live.<br /><br />I have to caution you to avoid saying things to the like of "I would rather die than live like this." It makes it too easy to berate yourself, too easy to tip over the edge when you slip up or relapse. You realize you're in the grips of a relapse and suddenly you realize - I don't want to live like this. I'd rather die. And that, hun, is how suicide claims so many of us. You have to be flexible. <br /><br />Think: I will do whatever it takes to recover. I don't want to continue this way, I don't want this to kill me. But also realize that it isn't a straight road to recovery. You are GOING to have times when you backtrack. You know that, I'm sure. You just have to not give up and keep trying... and I'm told one day you'll get there.<br />*hugs*sarahlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772270134058669355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post-78973976447417263092010-05-05T10:24:20.029-04:002010-05-05T10:24:20.029-04:00Angela, you can do this. When I read "Then th...Angela, you can do this. When I read "Then this morning. It's not like I haven't seen myself in the mirror and realized I am too thin. But this time, I felt it" I thought to myself, this could be the turning moment for you. It feels so, so bad. Yet... it may be the place you begin to rise from.<br /><br />Feelings do not last. You will feel differently in time, perhaps sooner than you realize, and, at that point, you will be so glad you kept going now. That is a truth and hope that has helped me through many very tough times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post-7221955012849573512010-05-05T09:08:33.750-04:002010-05-05T09:08:33.750-04:00I'd rather you were free from anorexia too... ...I'd rather you were free from anorexia too... and sometimes I think having anorexia IS death... its more death then actual physical death BUT.... firstly, while you're alive and breathing there is hope of recovery from anorexia nervosa... secondly (and more importantly) I'm QUITE sure you'd rather be dead (I know I would)... BUT I know that me, and I'm quite sure your family and friends, especially david would rather you alive with anorexia then dead (even though some of them may understand the desire for death)... your life here, even with anorexia is still worth a lot and still valuable, why? Because you are NOT anorexia. It feels that way right now, but you are not the illness, it is one part of your life, but you are far far more than one illness ever will be!<br /><br />Love you, praying xoTelstaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551330755337480779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087514598714132464.post-13330554733816368402010-05-05T08:48:15.177-04:002010-05-05T08:48:15.177-04:00LIVE!LIVE!Eating With Othershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885274679677042833noreply@blogger.com