#RecoveryChallenge

[propicsmedia]

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[globalstemcellcare]

In this day and age, there is a great deal of talk about stem cells and their possible application in gene therapy. But the truth is that we’re still very far from knowing how to control the maturation processes of these cells.

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[skate-straight-recovery]

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[jagermunkey]

#RECOVERYCHALLENGE Post a picture of yourself in your addiction. Then post of picture of yourself clean today. Let’s show others that there is HOPE! Recovery is possible! 💖🌺☀️🌸 On the left in the midst of my addiction with wounds I don’t even know how I got. On the right 15 months sober. Recovery is possible! #MyJourney #SoberTime #Day452 #Believe2018 #RecoveryisPossible!

[recoveryisbeautiful]

So I think when you’re on your period it’s perfectly acceptable to buy large quantities of candy and chocolate… ESP when you get a double period -_-

[you-and-i--we-were-born-to-die]

Day 1: Write a letter to your addiction/disorder (possible tw)

I'm sorry that I abused you and myself for so long. At first, you made my life seem better. I was losing weight, I was getting my emotions out, and I was making an effort to "cure" myself from all the bad habits I was doing. But you made everything a lot worse.

Anorexia, I didn't eat for weeks because of you. I hid food and sat through stomach pains. Then that's when you caused bulimia to occur. I was 13 years old when I first made myself throw up. Too. Fucking. Young.

Depression, you caused me to hate myself, hurt myself, and love blood more than a person should. You were born from the insecurities all around me, and the people that chose to knock me down, but I know I should've been stronger than that. I could have won the fight before it even began.

Drug/alcohol addiction, I turned to you for comfort. The highs made me feel so much better and the alcohol made all my problems go away, but when all that ended, everything was still the same as before. You've caused disappointment in every area of my life.

But all of you: It took rehab and hospitalization at the ages of 15 and 16 to make me realize that you are PROBLEMS. I don't need you in my life anymore.

I can't blame any of you for ruining my life, although I'd love to. It was my decision to let you in, in the first place, so now I have to deal with my demons. I just want you to know that it's not over. I've been given so many opportunities to make myself better but I either ignored them or had no idea they existed.

Things are different now- my closest friends, family, teachers, etc. know you exist and they're constant reminders that I can't give up yet (as much as I'd like to). 

I cant hurt them anymore. 

I can't hurt myself anymore.

I have thought long and hard about this, and finally the jury is in:

You.

Won't.

Win.

Sincerely NOT yours,

Caitlyn                    

[recoveryisbeautiful]

So... it's National Donut Day and I haven't had a #donut in over 15 years... 😮

[skeletalrecovery-blog]

NEDA Week Challenge: Day 3

Today’s challenge: Find Your Identity

I am bulimic

I am a 17 year old girl. I love languages, I love to read. It gives me a special high, the rushes you feel during the tense moments and how close you get to characters allows me to run away from reality just for a bit. I love to write. I don't do it as often anymore because my thoughts are literally plagued by this, everything I do revolves around food and losing weight and how I look and what will it be like and it's just confusing and actually the only thing I am able to write about, therefore I don't show anything to anyone anymore. I am a good friend. That is what they say at least. I love loving people, I love making them feel better, I love helping them with any problem they have. I love being loved and taken care of. I have always tried to cut myself off from people as much as possible, but that cut me off from reality too and that just grows your ed and it just takes over even more. I love socialising. I am loud. I love people paying attention to me. I love when they find me interesting and attention-worthy. I am too ashamed to show that because I feel like I'm not good enough. That part of me is buried deep inside, where absolutely no one can find it. I love music. I get really emotional over small things. I love cooking. I love watching tv shows and movies, especially now. I love drawing and I'm kinda good at it, used to be much better. I love all kinds of art, it just makes me feel better. I make bracelets. I have my best friends. I have so many plans for the future and in order for that future to come I need to get rid of this, I need to come out of my shell and finally be who I truly am. I am a person. A real person. I am a person with an eating disorder, but it doesn't define who I am. I am much more and that is what people see.

[rogpodgeandrainbow]

Today got off to a bad start. Let’s face it there were going to be a few bumps when the honeymoon period at home started to wear off. My Social anxiety is really high at the moment and I’ve been very overwhelmed. I didn’t manage the fittness class or coffee with a friend. that I’d planned. I hate letting people down. My mums been amazing as ever and helped me to make the choice to regroup for the day. I’ve been trying so hard since I got home and really pushing myself and really needed to give myself a break but felt like a failure to admit that. Mum helped me do some baking and took me to get some craft bits(no stressful socialising or rooms of strangers.) Tomorrow I will get back on the bike again. Today I will accept I can’t do everything I want to do all at once. #regroup #downbutnotout #recoverychallenges #bpd #socialanxiety #baking https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnoe4g-lEyWEjqttKG_fzJztvvfMq9NDxUHnKc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ige7horlteh7

[recovery-hero-blog]

recovery challenge 2014

i know i'm late but i'm going to do this anyway

february challenge ; list five things you like about yourself

1. i like my strong legs. they cause my coaches to refer to me as 'gazelle' and i can do lots of wallballs during the rugby workout.

2. i like that my eyes are big, because its one of the few compliments i can receive

3. i like my taste in music because i can relate to almost anyone

4. i like my writing style, even if some teachers say its confusing

5. i like my tiny monroe

this has been really difficult for me because the biggest thing i struggle with right now is self love. but i'm glad i did it.