Gigi,

I was lying in bed last night, thinking, “I should have suggested a good therapist.” That’s a step that cab be SO scary, and can take some work/time to find someone you connect with, but having a safe space and someone trained to help you is invaluable. I concur with Anita! Just stating things aloud can give some real insights and relieve a burden… although then the real work begins once the box is open.

Also, I wouldn’t want to suggest that your focus should be on restricting more foods from your diet — I was just concerned that perhaps the regime you are trying to follow right now may be exasperating your feelings of anxiety. People say all kinds of things about diets, but the truth is, everyone’s body is different and our bodies feel different every day! So if you can work on feeling well, every day, and eat what really makes you feel good — which is (usually) not the same as what emotionally satiates you in the moment — than I think you will start to see some momentum. Yep, Anita is right, labeling foods as “bad” or “forbidden” just sets a person up to feel disappointed.

And be gentle with yourself! Would you treat your best friend, or your sister, with the strictness and expectations that you bring to yourself? Hells no! You would give them a big fhug and say, “you are awesome, and beautiful, and I love you.” Practice saying that to yourself, and mean it. 🙂

*Hugs* -Prickly