As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 2 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to…
A big part of bulimia self help is to see that you actually already have a lot of positive habits. Our habits shape our lives and help us get through our day with greater ease. Habits can be a good…
This is the first post (Step 1) in my holiday tribute or Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics. My goal is to provide a light and uplifting explanation to the 12 Steps of Overeaters Anonymous…
There are many good things that you can do today and every day to release your eating disorder. You can overcome and avoid the long-term health risks of bulimia if you are committed to recovery. I’d like to share a…
Bulimia can be a sign of a disordered spiritual connection with your own self. It is a disconnection that I experienced and when I got help with bulimia I learned my inability to find peace within myself caused a lot…
Would you agree the holidays are supposed to be a fun time of year? All of the holiday lights, classic songs, visiting with friends and family – oh, and of course the gifts! Most people enjoy this time of year…
Ever notice how so many of us make ourselves a last priority? And women tend to be particularly guilty of making themselves their own last priority. With all the many things we have on our plate, this can certainly exacerbate…
It was with the benefit of hindsight that, coming out of my eating disorder, I recognized that I had a Hole in my Soul for most of my life. This, I feel, was the main contributor for my bulimia -…
The shift is happening. The great awakening is happening. Can you feel it? People marching in the streets all over the world. People are speaking out. They are reminded of their power. I attended an Occupy rally and march in…
"Let your heart guide you...but listen closely because it whispers" - Quote from The Land Before Time Following your heart and letting your heart guide your way sounds like an idealistic way to live. If that's true, why don’t we…
Some of my favorite work on personal transformation comes from Abraham-Hicks with The Law of Attraction - or their latest work - The Vortex. I can't say enough good things and could go on and on about how everyone who…
The main objective of my bulimia blog is to offer others help with their bulimia. Since I was in the grips of this eating disorder for 20 years, and have been in recovery since 2005, there are some valuable bulimia…
Today I want to speak about something that many of us overlook – it is the importance of looking after ourselves. Nourishing and nurturing ourselves may indirectly lead to breaking the cycle of binging and purging. Avoiding or forgetting to…
Bulimics can easily recognize their binge eating disorder by the way that it is characterized – rapid eating, out of control eating, followed by acute regret, guilt, even self loathing, and the subsequent purging. The often vicious purging. This is…
Getting help with bulimia is a personal journey to recovery. Some women choose pharmacological solutions to stop cravings. Some bulimics find counseling and psychotherapy to help them become symptom free. I tried joining bulimia support groups and found them to…