I believe in the power of the mind, and I am convinced that if you work hard at it, you can completely conquer an eating disorder. It might take a lifetime, but I’ve seen it done.
However, doing so involves being able to affirm oneself, and that’s something that I find terribly difficult. It’s easy for me to automatically chastise myself for even the smallest faux pas: “You’re so stupid, Angelique!” But it’s damn tough for me to congratulate myself: “Way to go!  You did a good job!”
I’ve begun to wonder what it would be like if I could as easily affirm …read more