Audio interview part 2: Amanda shares tips for recovery with bulimia
Click here to download part 2 of the Amanda Bulimia Recovery Interview.
Here is the second part of Amanda’s audio interview. Again she shares some great info, offers great tips and shares her insight into the recovery process. It’s well worth listening to.
If you like what you hear please leave a comment on the blog to let me know.
If you haven’t listen to the first part yet you can listen to it here:
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Wow! It is so inspiring and helpful! It shows us there is hope and it IS possible to recover! I would LOVE more interviews like this:)
I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday!
my day-to-day - living with - recovering from -battle against - BULIMIA
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I feel the same way too. Some days I think I am grateful I was put through this because I have learned so many lessons and understand suffering too. Every time you hit rock bottom, you pick yourself up and become a better person indeed.
I can say I am almost recovered but now need to deal with my underlying issues. I am working on it. The eating part is under control pretty much. I am working on the workout aspect and the thoughts that are enjoying the loss of the little weight I was over by.
I could relate to her when she said we should be in our comfort zone when recovering. Give yourself whatever it takes to make yourself feel better. It's your time to relax and put yourself first. It IS all about your recovery now. This is no exaggeration.
I have also come to understand myself so much better and feel like I need to please no one now. I am not perfect, never was, never will be. No one or nothing is. This is why the world is such an interesting place to be anyway :) I am who I am, and if that doesnt please anyone, they can just keep walking, I probably deserve better anyway. Love yourself :)
As long as we all are here and trying, I think we are recovering too. Just wanting to stop is the first step and you only keep moving forward from there despite all the slips.
It is important to keep believing in moving forward, which is why this site is great for support during those tough times.
Recovery is possible! :)
"If you are going through hell, keep going till you find the exit"
" Keep moving forward. Purging is the disorder, Binging is your body fixing it. Structured eating is the medication"
I want to thank you, not only, for this audio, but for all of the effort you put into this site for the sake of those suffering this tremendous disorder. It is such a helpful tool in all of our recovery. It's amazing that although Ali and Amanda are fully recovered and you Richard never personally had bulimia are so dedicated to helping those who do. Thanks a bunch.
Piper
There's Hope,
Piper
on the site, and for organizing the interview with Amanda.
And ofcourse, thank you Amanda for sharing your story. All of the insight and information you gave was so helpful. Your words of wisdom and encouragement has made a positive impact on my own recovery- and for that I can't thank you enough.
I am so happy for you and where you're at today. One of my favorite quote segments of all time is Ernest Hemmingway-"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places". You are without question, living proof of that phrase Amanda. Thank you so so much for winning your battle and giving hope to so many xx
Thanks so much for this....the questions asked were very relevant, I felt that she was very honest and extremely inspirational!!! This is a one of a kind, in-depth account, and i'm sure that it will be helpful to many! Great job!!!