Losing Control

Seven years into this thing, I think I am officially experiencing diabetes burnout – in the form of food rebellion, that is. My numbers have been crap, and I am feeling disgusted with myself. Sound familiar, anyone?Actually, it was Kelly K’s ‘foo…

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My mom and dad trigger my anorexia constantly so I do not know how to get better. What do I do? Tell them. You have to be open with the people around you in order to recover. I know that it’s awkward, and hard, and terrible trying to tell people things like that, but I think it will truly help you in the end. If that’s not a possibility for you, try finding a safe space for yourself where you can work through this without the judgement/pressure/triggers from your parents. If you can go to a doctor to talk about this, please do. It’s always helpful to talk to someone, especially when they are trained to help.Sorry for the delay dear, and...
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