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RE: Shame and disordered eating
I have come back to this comment probably six times. The reason is that this share is very, very meaningful for me. Being able to relate to others when it comes to the ups and downs of disordered eating is enormously powerful.
The emotional aspect of not being able to hold onto food--I get that. There is a tight relationship between body and mind. Have you read The Body Keeps the Score? That may be of use to you.
I have a whole disjointed history with food, and probably summed it up by saying 'I have a love hate relationship' with food. It's tricky. The biggest issue is always having people just assume i don't eat. Which is the reverse assumption to just thinking large people just eat too much. Without knowing the person how can make that call? I see doctors regularly for serious health issues, and even they tell me I need to eat more. I wish it were that simple.
But these are some of the things that have taught me that perhaps some issues just aren't solvable so easily. Like following a roadmap. It feels like new territory, trying to understand and heal the emotional issues behind these body problems.
Thank you for the book suggestion, I have heard of it, but never read it. But I will read it now. And thank you also for your extremely generous contest prize. I didn't know that was still running, so yes it did come as a surprise. And made my day, so again thank you.
I appreciate your honesty in your posts. Some people don't understand the need to share and help like this, but for those of us that do, it's good to a part of your online community.