Dear lemonflavored:
How do you do anything that is difficult to do? Is that the question? I didn’t read your whole original post. I read in the above that you “should be” leaving your ex behind. So you believe leaving him is the right thing to do. But it is difficult, so you are asking HOW do I do what is the right thing to do when it is so difficult?

I absolutely KNOW I should not be eating too much. I was up most of last night bloated because I ate too much- i absolutely know i should not be eating more this very morning, after only last night as proof I should not- and after nights not long in the past where I also stayed up miserable. And yet I want to eat, more and more. And when I feel good during the day- it is easier- but when i feel distressed, my mind automatically goes to: “Eat! Eat! Eat!”

Back to your question- wait, it is the same question, different topic, HOW do you do something you believe is the right thing to do (or not to do) when it is difficult? ANd how do you keep doing (or not doing) it moment, after moment, hour after hour, day after day, in good times AND bad? Can YOU help me out with this- can you help me with my problem (same question)- it may be the answer to your own question, and I do need insight!
anita