Journaling

FitLaughLove

I suffer from binge eating. Today I decided that I've had enough. I'm so sick of feeling sick and disgusted. I'm tired of this retrtrict, binge, repeat cycle. So, I thought I'd give Journaling a try. I've heard that it's very therapeutic, however I didn't believe in it . Well, today I was desperate. I just looked into the mirror and just cried at who I've become because this is not me or who I wanna be. So anyways I wrote down what I had done and how it made me feel. I kid you not, as soon as I put that pencil down it was like a weight lifted off of my chest. If there's anyone out there looking for an escape from the darkness that binging casts over you, journal. I was skeptical at first, but I'm telling you it works.

KnitOrMiss

As long as you're truthful and honest, and you don't withhold due to fear of judgment, embarrassment, or whatever, you are so right, it's so uplifting. I'm almost always shocked how many folks tell me, "Oh my God, I never knew anyone else felt this way. I thought I was the only one!" if I choose to share a blog out instead of just writing for myself. It's hard to admit our worst bits, even if only to ourselves, but there's a certain bit of freedom in airing all our mental "dirty laundry." I hope you continue to heal yourself in this way.

Moxie42

This is so true. I haven't sat down and journaled in a long time but it does help. Even just responding to some of the forum posts has made me discover a LOT about myself recently (as frustrating as the forums can be). Reading other people's MFP blogs (like Knit's!) helps too because like she said, it's amazing how many people are going through the same struggles.