This post, in an audio blog series tied to the Heal Overeating support program, explores some emotional ground for me.
Topics include how to respond when we tell ourselves, in a moment of crisis, “I can’t handle this,” or “I’m not handling this,” or “I don’t know what to do”. Let’s explore how we work through such a moment, and how to choose a shift for the long-term good. For me, this encompassed moving my family to a new town and facing last minute regrets. “Here you go again, you’re making another mistake!” rose the self-critical voices in my head. Too often I’ve heard these voices when it comes to overeating, too. Here’s how I worked through the panicked moments that arose during this painful transition…
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I am beginning my journey to eat healthy and transform my sugar habits. Thank you for hosting a venue for self change.
Tara,
I feel so happy you found us here! Welcome, and you are so welcome.
In support and care, Karly
WOW! How powerful. I love this. What a concept. I have everything I need inside of me.
I also love your postcard.
Carol,
I remind myself of that on a daily basis – that I have everything I need inside….courage, compassion, strength, love, heart…
I remind myself because I often forget!
In support and care, Karly
I have to say, every time I come to http://www.firstourselves.com there is another fascinating article up. One of my friends was telling me about this topic several weeks ago, so I think I will e-mail them the url here and see what they say.
Thanks for offering the audio blog. I have never done anything like this before though I have had issues with food for 20 years. I think the piece that scares me the most right now is that I have that part of me that says who cares what I eat, who cares….. what difference does it make. We moved last year so I could relate to your comments about your new home. Since we moved I have questioned the “rightness” of our decision and have felt really scared. I am super sensitive to everything around me and am constantly feeling like we made a bad decision even though we love our new home and town. What I need help with most right now is getting started….. just finding the courage to begin. I have begun and ended many “weight loss” programs, but this is different for me. This feels like a life line not a weight loss program.
Thanks for being here.
Jill
Dear Jill,
I appreciate your vulnerable, honest sharing here.
I think we all can relate to these feelings – “I think the piece that scares me the most right now is that I have that part of me that says who cares what I eat, who cares….. what difference does it make.”
I certainly can!
I wrote about this subject recently and thought you might find it helpful….
Healing the voice of hopelessness
http://www.firstourselves.org/healing-voice-of-hopelessness/
In support and care, Karly
Lori, Thank you for your honesty and sharing your journey with me – and with everyone.
I love what you wrote here:
“I have to choose which voice I’ll listen to: the voice that feeds the addictive behavior or one that builds my strength and core.”
Amen, sister. Thank God none of us are who are minds say we are! We are fixable. We are not broken.
Much love, Karly
This speaks on so many levels. I know I’ve battled my own form of addictions (emotional) and finding that inner strength and courage makes the world of difference in order to overcome it. All forms of addiction are a daily struggle and I have to choose which voice I’ll listen to: the voice that feeds the addictive behavior or one that builds my strength and core.
Thanks for your honest words. I AM FIXABLE!!