Full Recovery IS Possible by Andrea Roe

Recovery Roses and Learning to be Grateful

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature
is that all of us tend to put off living.
We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden
over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses
blooming outside our windows today."

~ Dale Carnegie

That saying was very true for me during my struggles with eating disorders and depression. Now that I’m recovered (yes, full recovery IS possible!), I can look back and see that my life wasn’t “all bad” like I often believed. Rather, there were beautiful “roses blooming outside my window” that I just couldn't see. Roses I couldn't appreciate.

It's the "most" wonderful time.... Eating Disorders and the Holidays

The holiday season is just around the corner. It’s a time full of celebration, joy, happiness... and family dinners. However, for people who struggle with an eating disorder, the holidays can be a difficult time that brings stress, pressure, anxiety and depression.

When I struggled with eating disorders, holidays were always the most difficult time for me. I got nervous whenever a big holiday approached. I was scared of what would happen. I was scared of losing control. I was scared of all the food and what it would do to me.