You are so spot on when you say it's the anxiety that is driving the problem about exercise. And listening to other's opinions when they don't have a clue about the intricacies of eating disorders. If you make the decision that exercise--at this point, not forever--is not right for you, and then close and lock the door on that, the anxiety will eventually go away. It will feel like someone saying "Your eyes are brown, and they should be blue!" You would have no anxiety about that because you know there is nothing wrong with having brown eyes, and it's silly to wish them to be blue. Exercise is blue eyes right now for you; stick with your brown eyes, and when you are healed, get colored lenses. I think I've taken this analogy as far as it could possibly go. Lol!
Needed to hear this today! after a tedious start on the path of recovery i bought into the new year new me bullshit and signed up for a running app, which, albeit very fun, is now giving me anxiety when it comes to "achievements" and running schedule. I had stopped exercising for weeks, and was feeling replenished and ready to go but now i see i must accept my mistake and keep on resting; Thank you for all your work!
Great little play liste thank you for your time and work ! It is also to be seen or understood in a spectrum, most of us are on compulsory spectrum till we become aware, decide to heal, retrain/wire our brains/biology/lives and discover ease, freedom of choice, fun ….. ❤️
Is it normal for the desire to rest to seem excessive ? It feels like I should be able to rest a normal amount by now like my family and friends, but I still find my self needing a nap everyday and being too tired to do active things ... Am I just becoming lazy or am I still recovering (I feel like I've been resting for months)
It's absolutely normal in recovery :) it's not uncommon for this occur for months. For example, I have known people needing to sleep 16 hours a day for half a year! And I myself 4 months in need a lot more sleep and rest than I used to when my eating disorder was active. it definitely isn't a sign of laziness, if anything resting properly can be the hardest thing to do. Rest is one of the most important things you can do for your health in recovery - along with eating of course. I hope this has helped to reassure you!
Same here! I call it deserved "laziness". We deserve to take the backseat after nearly - often literally - running ourselves into the ground. Rest is the medicine. ♥
@@AngelxxAngel hey! I love your last name!! We’re only one letter away! :) anyway, wow!! I haven’t slept well in almost 9 months now into recovery! So jealous!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You are so spot on when you say it's the anxiety that is driving the problem about exercise. And listening to other's opinions when they don't have a clue about the intricacies of eating disorders. If you make the decision that exercise--at this point, not forever--is not right for you, and then close and lock the door on that, the anxiety will eventually go away. It will feel like someone saying "Your eyes are brown, and they should be blue!" You would have no anxiety about that because you know there is nothing wrong with having brown eyes, and it's silly to wish them to be blue. Exercise is blue eyes right now for you; stick with your brown eyes, and when you are healed, get colored lenses. I think I've taken this analogy as far as it could possibly go. Lol!
Thanks Tabitha. Every line in this video makes so much sense to me x
Needed to hear this today! after a tedious start on the path of recovery i bought into the new year new me bullshit and signed up for a running app, which, albeit very fun, is now giving me anxiety when it comes to "achievements" and running schedule. I had stopped exercising for weeks, and was feeling replenished and ready to go but now i see i must accept my mistake and keep on resting; Thank you for all your work!
Great little play liste thank you for your time and work !
It is also to be seen or understood in a spectrum, most of us are on compulsory spectrum till we become aware, decide to heal, retrain/wire our brains/biology/lives and discover ease, freedom of choice, fun …..
❤️
Thank you. I always need to hear what you have to say in these videos!
This is such a fabulous video.
Is it normal for the desire to rest to seem excessive ? It feels like I should be able to rest a normal amount by now like my family and friends, but I still find my self needing a nap everyday and being too tired to do active things ... Am I just becoming lazy or am I still recovering
(I feel like I've been resting for months)
It's absolutely normal in recovery :) it's not uncommon for this occur for months. For example, I have known people needing to sleep 16 hours a day for half a year! And I myself 4 months in need a lot more sleep and rest than I used to when my eating disorder was active. it definitely isn't a sign of laziness, if anything resting properly can be the hardest thing to do. Rest is one of the most important things you can do for your health in recovery - along with eating of course. I hope this has helped to reassure you!
Thanks ! It's nice knowing that many other people feel the same ! X
Same here! I call it deserved "laziness". We deserve to take the backseat after nearly - often literally - running ourselves into the ground. Rest is the medicine. ♥
@@AngelxxAngel hey! I love your last name!! We’re only one letter away! :) anyway, wow!! I haven’t slept well in almost 9 months now into recovery! So jealous!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@georgiagidney4412Hi how is your energy?
What is your opinion on setting boundaries... x times a week for less than x amount of time?? Thanks
Why is long distance running stupid? I actually enjoy running and would like to do a marathon one day
Saying its stupid to run a marathon is like sayin its stupid to eat orios or to go for a hike