Saw My Therapist

Mental Health Eating Disorders & Body Dysmorphia
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SO, sorry about my last post being so, well hopeless. I have been in a rut lately. I can't sleep, been having flashbacks, and just not following my meal plan (which I know not having adequate nutrition really effects my mood).

I talked to my therapist today and starting in 2 weeks we will be seeing each other once a week. I think that will help--I have only been seeing her twice a month so far and that hasn't been enough. We talked a good bit about everything today and she really encouraged me. I left feeling so much better!

We also talked about the surgery I am probably going to have this summer. My jaw needs surgery--but this means my jaw will be wired shut for at least 6 weeks. Inevitably, I will lose weight and I feel like I am too excited about that part, so we are waiting until the summer to have the surgery. I am nervous about it--but I am always in pain so something needs to be done.

All in all, it was a good session and I feel a little better than I did the other day.
Granted, I still haven't eaten today and it is 6:30 pm...I have dinner plans tonight though. Still, I know, one meal isn't enough. I am trying to work on that.

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oh hun, good to hear about your therapy. helped me seeing mine weekly when i was in need. my life changed tremendously for the better. you go girl! sure hope you are having something yummy tonight with your dinner plans.

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Ashley...I'm glad you reached out and asked for more frequent sessions with your therapist.
Is the oral surgery absolutely necessary NOW? If so, that doesn't automatically mean weight loss. There are many ways you can plan ahead to get an adequate amount of liquid calories during the time your jaw is wired shut. It CAN be done, if you want to.
Maybe you can begin NOW to plan for this time so that it doesn't set you back. And in the meantime, do all that you can to follow the proper 'prescription' of food for yourself. You can do this...I believe in you!! HUGS..Jan ♥