Mindfulness.

Hello all,

Today I want to talk about mindfulness. Just happened to find it really interesting and I find it particularly tough for people with eating disorders. Most of us are often too starved/obsessed with food to the point that we disregard everything else and we become somewhat un-mindful about our surroundings and what's happening around.

What is mindfulness, you might ask.

It is actually staying in the present moment and just be aware of your surroundings and actions.

I know its easier said than done. Staying in the present moment and really feeling what you should and not avoiding the negativities, that's really a tough task to do. But, nonetheless, if we set our mind to it, I am sure any of us are able to do that too.

Due to the fact that we are malnourished and obsessed about our weight, appearance, food, calories, etc, we become too preoccupied with the fact that we ignore and neglect other more important things around us. Sometimes, what it takes is just realization.

We have to realize what we are genuinely missing out. We have to realize what other people are lacking of. We have to realize how fortunate we are, and not harping on things that we don't have. We have to realize that there are stronger people out there fighting tougher battles and yet not giving up, so who are we to give up? We have to realize that everything happens for a reason. We have to realize that sometimes, tough times are meant for tough and strong people to handle, so we shouldn't succumb to such setbacks and define yourself based on one off incident. We have to realize that there are so many things out there, waiting for us to explore. We have to realize how inhumane the eating disorder has evolved us into, and quickly take a step back to correct our mistakes.

I guess, that is about it. If there is anything you would like to share about mindfulness, feel free to leave a comment.

This is a short video that teaches you how to slowly relax your mind and let your thoughts distant away from you. You have to realize that such practice might come tough at the first try, but it would improve overtime. :)

Triggers.

Hello all,

I think something that I would like to talk about is triggers and that I know that with the Eating Disorder,
many of us tend to face triggers outside. Be it friends, family, or even strangers that we see walking on
the street.

I don't know for you guys but for me, I really find it very triggering if someone is really skinny AND also restrict their intake and often obsess about food or other people food. Although I know that that is what I do as well, I just feel that this is my identity and that no one should snatch this part of me.

Maybe some things to share with you, some personal feelings.
Have you ever asked yourself, why would you get triggered when normal people don't get triggered by the skinny people but rather get turned off by them?

That is because we are all sick and that we want to be like the skinny ones, so we are in a sense "jealous" of them being so sick and that we continue harping on the fact that we are fatter, heavier, bigger than them.

But, this is something that I feel reassuring if you want to cope with triggers. Just ask yourself, "How long can they sustain this? And even if they become skinny, are they truly happy?"

I guess, thats the main goal of my topic today. If there is any triggers that you find around you, please feel free to comment on this post and we will discuss them one by one.
I just want all of you to know that you are be-YOU-tiful the way you are, stay strong guys! :)