Who's Life is It Anyway?
Here's an exercise you can try...
Find some time alone when no one will disturb you. Gather some crayons (many colors) and drawing paper. Sit for a few moments with your eyes closed and try to imagine what your eating disorder might look like. Draw a picture of your eating disorder. It doesn't have to be human, it can be symbolic or random. Whatever comes to your mind. When you finish your picture, make up a name for your eating disorder and write it on your paper.
Each day take out the picture of your eating disorder and talk to it by name. Tell your eating disorder that its power over you is weakening and that you are creating a new identity that makes you happier. You may feel shaky at first in the face of this adversary, but each day you will feel more confident. Whose life is it anyway?
Tips: Don't worry if an image does not come to you quickly or at all. Try again another time. If nothing truly comes to you, perhaps this is not an activity that you would benefit from. Don't worry, there are plenty of others coming!
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I tried this activity and it's working really well. My eating disorder looked really scary at first, but each day it's getting less scary. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteStrong guidance, good words.
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