UR SECRETS ABOUT EATING DISORDERS - QUOTES FROM PEOPLE JUST LIKE U
"HOW WOULD UR LIFE BE DIFFERENT IF U WEREN'T SO OBSESSED WITH UR EATING DISORDER?"

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-I wouldn't be so isolated.

-I could stop this insane self-absorbtion.

-I wouldn't be as fearful and ashamed in public.

-I could finally just relax a little.

-I would have energy back to do other things.

-I wouldn't doubt myself so much.

-I wouldn't feel like I was wasting my life away.

-I could finally enjoy food as it was meant to be enjoyed.

-I would know what freedom is like.

-I could just be a regular girl/boy.

-I could be happy.

-I could love myself.

-I'd be more confident, and comfortable in my own skin.

-I might have more friends.

-I might have better relationships with my friends and family.

-If I were confident, I would be more outgoing, and people would like me more.

-I would enjoy life more.

-I would try to be more active.

-I'd be free.

-I wouldn't care that I only shop in plus-size stores or be a size 0 and still think i'm fat.

-Exercise wouldn't be such a battle.

-I would feel more comfortable in my skin.

-I wouldn't have an aire of inferiority.

-I wouldn't feel the need to compensate after overeating.

-I would be less on guard around my family.

-I wouldn't have to pay for counseling or dietician, and would have more money for massages... :o)

-I wonder if my eating habits would be "normal."

-I wouldn't have to look in the mirror/any other reflective surface all the time.

-I could wear skirts, shorts, and capris.

-I could go to school without being obsessed with what I look like.

-I could sit in class and actually pay attention instead of comparing bodies.

-I could eat in front of people.

-I could hang out with friends without being obsessed with food.

-I could exercise without feeling like I am about to have a heart attack.

-My stomach would not growl at embarrassing times.

-I could eat without feeling like I need to starve myself afterwards.

-I would be able to focus in school.

-My day would not be ruined because I felt fat.

-I could eat ice cream guilt-free!

-I would not have to try to be perfect every moment of every day.

-I could take off my fake smile and actually get help.

-I could go to bed without worrying my heart would stop beating during the night.

-I could be myself again.

-I would be able to feel.

-I wouldn't be tired and cold all the time.

-I could learn better ways of dealing with problems.

-I wouldn't be sick in bed.

-I wouldn't scare away potential friends.

-I could be outgoing again.

-I wouldn't spend all day counting numbers.

-I could enjoy going to parties.

-I might be able to enjoy life again.

-I could love me.

-Others would feel comfortable around me.

-I would walk around with eyes open.

-I wouldn't care if someone looked my way.

-I could hug people.

-I would go shopping.

-I would spend more time with my husband.

-I would be able to work full time again.

-I could walk down the hallway with my head up.

-I wouldn't keep fussing with my clothes and sucking in my stomache.

-I would go swimming!

-I would go running and not worry about how many calories I burned.

-I would let people get near me and know more about me (inside and out).

-I would be confident.

-I wouldn't be depressed and isolated.

-I would "feel pretty."

-I wouldn't let the scale plan out my day.

-I would be able to meet friends out for lunch.

-I could concentrate on my inner strengths.

-I would know people will love me for me and not for only how l look.

-I would be less likely to judge others on their looks.

-I would have no stress from hiding things.

-I would learn to love myself.

-I would be content and accepting of myself.

-I would be imperfect.

-I would allow myself to feel emotions.

-I would deal with the moment, in the moment... I wouldn't go to food to improve my mood.

-I would remember where I used to be and fight to never return to that desolate place of bondage.

-I would not hide or lie about my sin and weaknesses.

-I would be able to find a pair of tall black boots to fit my calves.

-I would wear skirts.

-I would not be afraid to try new things based on how I look.

-I would not look at old pictures of myself with anger and regret.

-Putting clothes on would not be torturous.

-I wouldn't feel inadequate.

-The last year wouldn't have been a waste.

-I could mentor other people going through this.

-I could feel pretty again.

-I could feel confident going to college.

-I could be excited for old friends to see me.

-I could dance.

-I'm wouldn't be consumed with hating myself.

-I wouldn't be controlled by rules and numbers.

-My hair and fingernails would be strong and healthy.

-I would have more energy to live, laugh, and love.

-Grocery shopping would be a lot easier.

-My self worth wouldn't be tied up in my image.

-I wouldn't spend all my money on frequent binges only to purge it all out again.

-I could eat for myself instead of someone having to prepare my meals for me.

-I wouldn't have to think of hating food all of the time.

-I would not have to be "labled" as having an eating disorder.

-I wouldn't have to visit doctors so often just to hear them say I'm getting worse.

-I wouldn't be so obsessed with my image in the mirror.

-I wouldn't try to hide everything -- I'd be honest, especially with myself.

-I wouldn't be afraid of everything, especially people.

-I could go somewhere without feeling intimidated and extremely fat when I see other women.

-I wouldn't feel that who I am is based on my performance (what I do).

-I wouldn't feel like a fraud when I give advice at work.

-I wouldn't have to constantly plan ahead.

-I wouldn't punish myself when I eat.