We had our final group meeting of the year, and the decade! Out with the old, in with the new. But to suddenly wake up in 2010 without an eating disorder is unlikely. Recovery is a process. You can learn from this past year, to help you in the year ahead. Attached is a pdf file for a worksheet that we used at this past week's group. Use this to reflect upon your past year, and to set intentions for the year ahead. I hope that one of your intentions in to join us for our next group, 01/05/10 at 6:30pm!
New Year's Reflections Worksheet
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Eating Disorders Support During The Holidays
Holiday Greetings!
As I write this post, I am visiting my family in Tucson. It's a small gathering, with my parents, my two brothers, and my two nieces. At this point in my recovery, I am able to "witness" the dynamics of my family without being triggered with any eating disorder behavior. Yes, there are still comments about my eating patterns, but they don't impact me like they used to. "Are you really going to eat all that?" remarked my Mom as I had lunch today. I remained intuitive with my meal, and enjoyed it, despite her comment. Yes, there is "food everywhere," and I'm sure I don't need to go into any details, but you can imagine. But seeing the food doesn't mean I have to have some every time I walk by the vast array of items. I have some if that's what I really want, without guilt or deprivation. One of the really nice things about my visit this year is that I am developing deeper connections with my family, which I was unable to do when my eating disorder was my primary focus. It feels good to be at this place in my recovery, and I hope this gives you some hope that you can live as if you've never had an eating disorder, too. Take whatever steps you can to stay on your "Positive Pathways" of recovery!
Our next support group will meet Tuesday, December 22 from 6:30-8pm at the Eating Disorder Foundation in Denver. Please join us for support to overcome anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder! Feel free to call me at 303.494.1975 for more info about this group.
As I write this post, I am visiting my family in Tucson. It's a small gathering, with my parents, my two brothers, and my two nieces. At this point in my recovery, I am able to "witness" the dynamics of my family without being triggered with any eating disorder behavior. Yes, there are still comments about my eating patterns, but they don't impact me like they used to. "Are you really going to eat all that?" remarked my Mom as I had lunch today. I remained intuitive with my meal, and enjoyed it, despite her comment. Yes, there is "food everywhere," and I'm sure I don't need to go into any details, but you can imagine. But seeing the food doesn't mean I have to have some every time I walk by the vast array of items. I have some if that's what I really want, without guilt or deprivation. One of the really nice things about my visit this year is that I am developing deeper connections with my family, which I was unable to do when my eating disorder was my primary focus. It feels good to be at this place in my recovery, and I hope this gives you some hope that you can live as if you've never had an eating disorder, too. Take whatever steps you can to stay on your "Positive Pathways" of recovery!
Our next support group will meet Tuesday, December 22 from 6:30-8pm at the Eating Disorder Foundation in Denver. Please join us for support to overcome anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder! Feel free to call me at 303.494.1975 for more info about this group.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Binge Eating Disorders Denver
I wanted to let you know if you would like more information about eating disorders treatment and a little more about me-please feel free to go to my Binge Eating Disorders Denver profile at LinkedIn. I welcome you to join my network if you would like. Thanks, Dr. Dorie
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Eating Disorders, Perfection And Support
Guess what! I'm not perfect! When I started this blog a year ago, I had hoped to make posts once a week. Obviously, that didn't happen! My previous attempts to be perfect always fueled my symptoms of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. And, the more I engaged in my eating disorder behaviors, the more I resolved to try once again to be perfect. It was a classic Catch-22. The only way out was to embrace imperfection! I don't deliberately try to be imperfect, but I smile a little when I am. So, I'm smiling now :-)
In recent weeks, the attendance at our support group meetings on Tuesday evenings in Denver has grown. It has been amazing to witness the connection that is unfolding between group members, and the valuable support which is being shared. It truly supports my own recovery to support others. I enjoy writing about the topics we discuss on our group, and I'd like to set an intention to make more frequent posts to this blog (with permission to not be perfect)!
You can get involved by posting comments, and becoming a follower. This way, you can still get support if you can't make a meeting -- or if the group is cancelled (as it was yesterday due to a flood in the building). Even if you don't live in Denver, you can join in our discussions. We're all here to support each other in eating disorder recovery!
In recent weeks, the attendance at our support group meetings on Tuesday evenings in Denver has grown. It has been amazing to witness the connection that is unfolding between group members, and the valuable support which is being shared. It truly supports my own recovery to support others. I enjoy writing about the topics we discuss on our group, and I'd like to set an intention to make more frequent posts to this blog (with permission to not be perfect)!
You can get involved by posting comments, and becoming a follower. This way, you can still get support if you can't make a meeting -- or if the group is cancelled (as it was yesterday due to a flood in the building). Even if you don't live in Denver, you can join in our discussions. We're all here to support each other in eating disorder recovery!
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