The endless binge and restrict cycle. The cycle can begin at any point but for the sake of the explanation: Restrict “Look at me, I’m being so good, I am not eating any “bad foods”, I’m sticking to the plan….
So You’ve Been Diagnosed With PTSD Now What?
So you just got diagnosed with PTSD.Now what do you do? Let’s start with taking a big deep breath. As confusing as it may be PTSD isn’t actually anything new to you. In order to get diagnosed, you’ve been struggling…
Sometimes
This is a piece I wrote about living in the depths of mental illness and trauma. Sometimes we become so used to living inside our illness we forget that there is a world outside of it. We cling tightly to…
Pretty,Quiet,Good Girl- Dark Poetry
Trigger Warning: Sexual assault, Rape,Weight, Ed’s Pretty Quiet Good girl I was 7. Thanks. No thanks for fucking me. Both literally and metaphorically. Pretty- I will not be pretty girl once again. I will make sure my body will never…
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger-But Who Wants To Be Strong?
The way you choose to deal with the things that don’t kill you can make you stronger. What doesn’t kill you can also make you numb. What doesn’t kill you can make you sadder. What doesn’t kill you can lead…
5 Things Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety
Supporting someone struggling with an anxiety disorder can be very confusing. You may want to be helpful and supportive but instead, you come off looking judgmental and dismissive. As someone who has anxiety, I’ve been given unhelpful and hurtful…
10 Long Term Effects Of Grooming
Childhood sexual abuse oftentimes has long-term effects on an individual. These are some feelings and habits that I personally struggle with due to my sexual trauma that I’m sure other survivors can relate to. Personally, my experience with grooming trauma…
3 Types Of Eating Disorders: Beginners Guide
Eating disorders are complicated mental Illnesses that oftentimes result in physical consequences. The following is a guide between various types of eating disorders that will help you better understand each of them and recognize their differences. Eating disorders are characterized…
High High Low Low- Living With Extreme Mood Swings
We all deal with mood swings from time to time. But living life from one extreme to another while struggling with mental illness is COMPLETLY different. This is my experience with living in the extremes. My Experience TW: Mentions of…
I forget
A piece I wrote about living in a body of a person who struggles with an eating disorder influenced by sexual abuse. ⚠️Trigger warning: Sexual abuse, rape and eating disorders⚠️ The few moments in which I allow myself to forget…