I've included the resources that I use in the description for this video, should you be interested in accessing them. And while I'm happy to share the resources I use, much of the breadth and depth of what I'm speaking about in this video needs to be experienced by the patient in order for it to hold any meaning and real benefit. Simply saying to others, "I've recovered from a life-threatening eating disorder using DBT..." is insufficient. It would almost be akin to trying to direct and describe how to climb Mt. Everest. It's up to the individual to either seek help (or for others around the ailing person to do so in an effective manner). That said, if you have a specific question regarding this topic, please ask. Perhaps I can address it in a future video to my best capacity. (Please keep in mind that I'm not a clinician, so I can never give prescriptive advice about anything medically-related.)
God bless you always, Jennifer. You are such a pure, compassionate soul. Thank you for your courage, perseverance and willingness to share such personal and vulnerable challenges that you've faced in your young life.
Jennifer, I just want to honor all of the deep work you've done and for the way you share your experiences here! I'm so glad that the DBT toolbox has been useful/helpful for you. In your experiences with learning/using DBT, have you come across or tried RO-DBT? I very much understand and can see the benefits of using DBT but I have a person close to me with alexithymia + ASD/Aspergers for whom regular DBT didn't work (alexithymia complicated determining when to use DBT), so I have been trying to learn about RO-DBT in case that would be more accessible. If you have any experience with RO-DBT and are comfortable with (and have bandwidth to) share, I'd love to hear your perspective on this type of DBT as well. Again, thank you for creating here on UA-cam and for the informative, calm, reasonable, kind vibe your videos always have - and as long as it pleases you to do so, I hope you keep creating for your channel!
My favorite people in the whole world all have Asperger’s. That explains why I adore you too. Asperger’s children are my absolute favorite students to teach. Full of love, compassion, and perspective. Typically articulate beyond their years even as little Kindergartners, esp. if you talk to them about a particular topic of interest. They present socially awkward, but they are beyond perceptive of the world around them. Their “socializing” is through observation; almost as if each person is a puzzle that they’re trying to put together. There’s purpose beyond meaningless chit chat. I’m grateful you survived your eating disorder, Jennifer.
Hello Jennifer, Happy new year to you and your loved ones. I miss your videos. Just a little encouragement here😊 I wish you all the best and health to you and your family. Miss you from France ✨🙏✨
Yes, it's been over 2 months! Way too long to not to know how she's doing. Jennifer is the only health/beauty person I even follow, since she is so real, humble, vulnerable and covers so many topics. I appreciate her so much.
Jennifer, I'm sure this video was hard for you to make but many people appreciate you sharing your story. Please come back when you're ready. Much love and peace
Thank you for sharing this story! You are a beautiful soul. I am 51 and in my early 20’s I suffered from anorexia and bulimia, it was not good. I did not go to therapy, I healed myself on my own which took a long time, until my late 30’s. I decided I didn’t want to die and I found happiness. Like you said not everyone is that lucky.
Jennifer, I’ve been binge-watching all of your videos, and I have to say, you truly are amazing! Your tips, especially your videos about diet, have really helped me make wiser food choices. I even made my own kimchi using your recipe, and it turned out absolutely delicious! I hope you’re doing well, and just know that I-and so many others-really miss your videos. I’ll be eagerly waiting for your next upload. Thank you once again for all that you do!
Glad that your awake there is more to learn but less time to live, happy you share your emotion fighting a fight that is unknown. Am in a same place but it hard to find good people 👍
I suffered with😮 anorexia around the same age as you did. I have always been a perfectionist, that I have not changed. I am quite a bit older than you so the disease was basically unknown in my day. I can tell you were anorexic by the way you talk about the food you are going to eat. I never knew you were an anorexic at one time but I knew the way you expressed yourself about your meals. I hope this makes some sense. God bless you. People have no idea what kind of hold that has on a person. Wish I could talk personally to you about this. Be strong
now at the start of the video when she was aboit to sot I was suprised how skinny hee shoulders are..anyways she is beautiful still inspirational@@richasharma9489
I bookmarked this months ago and finally watched today. I am starting my own DBT process for cPTSD and neurodiversity. I'm realizing a little more why I feel connected to you and I really appreciate your vulnerability and presence here. Sending you love.
thanks to u i started using Tretinoin 2 years ago. U are awesome just wanted to give u credits for my in process beautiful skin. God bless u dear happy holidays!!
I think this is by far one of your most informative and vulnerable videos. Thank you for sharing such a wealth of knowledge and experience. Your are incredibly brave and resilient Jennifer!
I am going through a hard time this week due to an ocd theme that floored me. I promised myself I’d leave drinking to one day a week now. It’s hard, but I can do it. Us with ASD are far more likely to develop EDs and substance misuse.💜 I love your recent videos on more than just diet or skin. You are so much more than beautiful on the outside. Thank you for sharing
Jennifer you are beautiful, articulate, and courageous. I have no doubt that what you've shared will encourage many people dealing with mental health issues. I'm so happy you found help and are sharing your life with us. ❤❤❤
It’s really brave of you to share your battle with anorexia and your ASD diagnosis with us. Congratulations to you on overcoming this enormous battle and continuing to thrive!
You’re amazing, strong and beautiful. This information and your story will help many I’m sure. Thank you for all you do and I’m so happy to hear you recovered!💗
My brother suffered from Anorexia at 17. He is now 69 and has never had help for it. He runs marathons and looks terrible. Got into drugs, and still would not admit he suffers from it. His wife enables the behavior thinking he is very fit. It is maddening
Dear Jennifer, I have watched almost all your videos and found them so genuine and helpful, but this is your best video till now. I can feel your gratitude for your recovery and your true concerns about others still suffering..I knew a friend that had Anorexia Nervosa while she was a teenager and it was a devastating experience to her and her family but thankfully she was cured and she is studying medicine now. You talked from your heart, not your lips ❤love you and wish you all the happiness.
Jennifer, I must say how proud I am of you for not only the courageous and ongoing steps you undertook to work through your issues, but also for the candor of this video. I know it must be so difficult to be so naked in your thoughts, but I, as your viewer, completely thank and respect that quiet ferocity of spirit that it takes to stand in your strength, as yes, vulnerability is a strength, and share your story with us. You inspire me. Thank you.
I love you so much, Jennifer. Bulimic here for over 20 years. My last episode I vomited blood, that was 72 days ago and I have been on my own path to recovery, although I have promised myself daily "this is the last time" for over 20 years I could never get a grip on it, as you mentioned, it's very messy, complex, deep rooted and different for everyone. I thank you so much for sharing your story and appreciate your honesty. I find so much calm when watching your videos.
I love your honesty about mental health ❤❤❤❤ and by the way i suffered from Depression.Your Videos inspired me and were very helpful through the dark period in my life. Thank you❤
I wanted to be Unalive when I was a Kid because my mom was an Asian Tiger Mom. I had to play piano, play basket ball and swimming lessons, and Kumon Tutor (extra homework) I stop eating lunch at school and skip Recess so I could do my homework, no time to play or have fun after school because of all the extra activities....
I remember you making a video and you briefly said that you were single by choice. I can't find which one it is but I love watching your videos. If you're up to it, I would love to listen to you talk about your singleness. I have been single only about 2 months but honestly I have lost the desire to be with anyone now. I used to be such a romantic but I've found lately that if I'm honest with myself, I'm much happier single than I ever was in a romantic relationship. I wanted to hear your perspective about singleness. ❤ You always have interesting and meaningful insight.
Dear Jennifer, thank you so much for your vulnerable and deeply helpful video. It brought me to a realisation to the pain I am holding onto in my life and has given me new hope onto a path of letting go so that I can live. I wish I could go through the screen and give you a hug! Thank you endlessly for your videos and content, you are my favourite person to watch and I always feel myself learning something deeply valuable when I entreat myself to your videos
Thank you for sharing your story and for the very informative video, Jennifer! Commenting just to boost the video, so it can land in the hands of someone who needs it ❤
Jennifer, you are an amazing woman. Don't know if you remember me but you would comment on some of my videos when I had a channel. I quit UA-cam a few years ago and no longer do videos but have enjoyed watching yours. Would you consider doing a video on Asperger's specifically? My brother in law has it and it's quite challenging at times communicating with him. I really love your thorough and intelligent discussions of things. Glad to hear you have been so successful treating your disorders. Enjoy your summer!
Thank you for your strength Jennifer. Having the courage to be vulnerable and share your experiences and wisdom is something a lot of us are unable to do. I truly appreciate this video.
The sentiment is appreciated, but I feel the need to say we have flaws like everyone else, some of us are bad, some good, some in the middle. Just like everyone else, only our brains are more sensitive and we're ostracized often so I think we're more prone to being caring and empathetic😊
Thank you for sharing, this must have been very difficult for you and yet I believe many lives will change as a result. My daughter, 22, has ASD and is in the middle of the spectrum but some of these issues resonate with me. She is very rigid around what she eats and has many rules around food. She is of normal weight and seems happy with that. Being rules based being a "normal" weight seems acceptable to her. She lost 20 pounds as a teen like me and seems to have no desire to lose more but I do worry because she is obsessed with weight and foods. Her therapist is not concerned but I am keeping an eye on her as it is not easy for her to talk about how she feels.
Thank you for sharing your journey Jennifer. I am on recovery path myself. Thank you for your encouragement in asking for help. I struggle a lot with asking for help, but I am making efforts day by day.
Your videos are so informative.. 😊😊❤ Jennifer.🥰.. Your inner path has influeneced who you are today.. Your mentality is cemented in restorative positive attributes that others can use to help themselves😊
Thank you, Jennifer, for always speaking with truth and plainness. Many of us struggle to confront or admit to the reality that we lie to ourselves and others constantly in order to maintain the cocoon of stories that we think will protect us. You relinquishing control of your cocoon, and surrendering to the full spectrum of experiences and possibilities of what recovery could look like (including relapse) without judgement or expectation is so, so brave. I understand how you were able to cultivate a strong and rooted sense of self. I also would like to be less in my head and more in the experiential space, welcoming a higher failure rate and the resilience that comes with that. We can do this! I will say I am grateful you had your seasons of being deeply cerebral, as I think that's what led to your ability to articulate difficult experiences with such exactness, and come up with these wonderful, direct cues to help others as we navigate our own healing and recovery journeys, myself included. Thank you ❤
Thank you, your voulnerability and kindness are a true gift. This video was a great inspiration to me, feels like it's gonna be an afternoon for some self reflection xx
Thank you for making this video. I know I’m just a stranger from the internet, but I’d like to let you know that you are an extremely brave and strong soul, and I just want to give you a big hug❤ I’m amazed by your journey and also how well articulated you are! Even though it’s a tough topic to listen to, it’s also much easier to understand and relate, because of how well you explain things.
You are amazing! ✨❤ Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m happy you’re recovered and healthy now! 😊 I too have struggled with an eating disorder since I was 12 up to my twenties. It’s hard to not relapse because food is a social thing and I totally understand you with how it’s about control. We got this! Sending you a big hug. ✨💖 Love you Jen!
Thank you so much for this video, it really helps to hear about your experience and I would love it if you did make another video to tell the story that at the beginning of the video you said was maybe for a different video. I have physically recovered but still struggle mentally (not as much as before when I was in the depths of it, I found that recovering physically did improve my mental health but definitely not 100%) and I think I’m in that quasi-recovery mode of not being able to fully commit. I think I am starting to get to the point where I am realizing that while my life is not in danger at this current point, this is keeping me stuck in a place I don’t want to be. Seeing you on the other end of it being so healthy and vibrant makes me want to get there too.
Thank you for sharing your journey to recovery. DBT helped someone in my family with a mental illness. He had a great therapist at the time who provided the DBT course/therapy. Often times people say that if only there was more access to mental health services things would be better. We absolutely need better mental health options, but getting access is only the beginning. It’s just the beginning of a long process for some. It can require multiple changes in therapists over time, and getting the right therapy. Too often “help” is just a monthly med check. But people shouldn’t give up. Advocate for yourself and your loved ones.
I think you expressed everything that I had been thinking about for years but could not articulate. I will look into DBT. This is extremely helpful - thank you so much!
Jennifer, thank you for sharing all these in such a beautiful and honest way. Your story will surely be helpful for the ones who are facing the dark time.
Thank you so much Jennifer. I’ve been having a little bit of a rough spot these past weeks with my own anorexia.. I definitely needed to hear this. Thank you Jen. You’re so strong ❤❤❤ Love you 🙆🏼♀️
Aw I didnt realize you had these conditions, I too have Aspergers and I have always felt I could relate to you so much. Id love to know of these ways to get better.
Good for you - that’s a tough journey. Be honest with your family about your pain and justified anger. Don’t spare them by sacrificing yourself. That doesn’t have to happen and it sounds like this therapy is really helping you.
Jennifer, this is a fantastic video for so many reasons. There are people out there that this will help for sure !so much honesty because it’s very serious people need to know! I had tears in my eyes with you When you were conveying the low recovery, statistics. And thinking of all those that do not survive it. You really are a fantastic teacher.
Oh Jennifer, I'm sending so much love and peace your way ❤ I have BD and I still haven't fully recovered...I don't know if I can. Thank you so much for sharing and I'm definitely going to look into this❤
I went through the same, and DBT was 100% the answer. I am in school now so I can help others by becoming a DBT therapist. Though developed with borderline in mind, I think it is really effective for neurodivergent individuals. It felt like finally being handed the "guide book" to life that I always hoped for.
Dear Jennifer, I knew you almost 1 months ago and you change my life because of acne .i was suffering acne for more than 35 years. Big hug from me ❤wishing you healthy life❤❤
thanks for sharing Jennifer, i dont have anorexia but i relate to perfectionist , coz i am like this too. I resonate with you say expectations make experience less possible, radical acceptance make things happen more possible, bless you.
I've included the resources that I use in the description for this video, should you be interested in accessing them. And while I'm happy to share the resources I use, much of the breadth and depth of what I'm speaking about in this video needs to be experienced by the patient in order for it to hold any meaning and real benefit. Simply saying to others, "I've recovered from a life-threatening eating disorder using DBT..." is insufficient. It would almost be akin to trying to direct and describe how to climb Mt. Everest. It's up to the individual to either seek help (or for others around the ailing person to do so in an effective manner). That said, if you have a specific question regarding this topic, please ask. Perhaps I can address it in a future video to my best capacity. (Please keep in mind that I'm not a clinician, so I can never give prescriptive advice about anything medically-related.)
God bless you always, Jennifer. You are such a pure, compassionate soul. Thank you for your courage, perseverance and willingness to share such personal and vulnerable challenges that you've faced in your young life.
You are so intelligent and wise, this is my first video of yours and I subscribed ♥️
Jennifer, I just want to honor all of the deep work you've done and for the way you share your experiences here! I'm so glad that the DBT toolbox has been useful/helpful for you. In your experiences with learning/using DBT, have you come across or tried RO-DBT? I very much understand and can see the benefits of using DBT but I have a person close to me with alexithymia + ASD/Aspergers for whom regular DBT didn't work (alexithymia complicated determining when to use DBT), so I have been trying to learn about RO-DBT in case that would be more accessible. If you have any experience with RO-DBT and are comfortable with (and have bandwidth to) share, I'd love to hear your perspective on this type of DBT as well. Again, thank you for creating here on UA-cam and for the informative, calm, reasonable, kind vibe your videos always have - and as long as it pleases you to do so, I hope you keep creating for your channel!
Can you share advice on relationships for those with Aspergers? As a future video.
where are you Jen? it has been a while
My favorite people in the whole world all have Asperger’s. That explains why I adore you too. Asperger’s children are my absolute favorite students to teach. Full of love, compassion, and perspective. Typically articulate beyond their years even as little Kindergartners, esp. if you talk to them about a particular topic of interest. They present socially awkward, but they are beyond perceptive of the world around them. Their “socializing” is through observation; almost as if each person is a puzzle that they’re trying to put together. There’s purpose beyond meaningless chit chat.
I’m grateful you survived your eating disorder, Jennifer.
I loved this comment 💗
It’d be great if they cared about animals too.
@@Lizeth0102 There’s always one ray of sunshine in every comments section…
@@JamiLaundry It’s the truth.
@@Lizeth0102 we do. usually much more than neurotypicals do.
Hello Jennifer,
Happy new year to you and your loved ones.
I miss your videos.
Just a little encouragement here😊
I wish you all the best and health to you and your family.
Miss you from France ✨🙏✨
Missing your videos! I check almost daily to see if there is a new one. Hope you are doing well and are busy enjoying life 💙
I really miss your videos - you have helped me so much over the years. You are such an inspiration. I hope you are doing well. We miss you.
Miss you dear 🌷 can‘t wait for a new video
Came here to say this! 💕
Join u!
Yes, it's been over 2 months! Way too long to not to know how she's doing. Jennifer is the only health/beauty person I even follow, since she is so real, humble, vulnerable and covers so many topics. I appreciate her so much.
True miss Jen❤
I miss her, too!
Jennifer, you deserve and eventually will have millions of subscribers. You have an inspirational sweet kind soul. Someone, somewhere needed this❤
Miss seeing you here on UA-cam, Jennifer- hope all is well ❤️
Jennifer, I'm sure this video was hard for you to make but many people appreciate you sharing your story. Please come back when you're ready. Much love and peace
Miss you and hope everything good on your side.
Hope you are keeping well, best wishes from Ireland
Thank you for sharing this story! You are a beautiful soul. I am 51 and in my early 20’s I suffered from anorexia and bulimia, it was not good. I did not go to therapy, I healed myself on my own which took a long time, until my late 30’s. I decided I didn’t want to die and I found happiness. Like you said not everyone is that lucky.
Jennifer, I’ve been binge-watching all of your videos, and I have to say, you truly are amazing! Your tips, especially your videos about diet, have really helped me make wiser food choices. I even made my own kimchi using your recipe, and it turned out absolutely delicious! I hope you’re doing well, and just know that I-and so many others-really miss your videos. I’ll be eagerly waiting for your next upload. Thank you once again for all that you do!
Glad that your awake there is more to learn but less time to live, happy you share your emotion fighting a fight that is unknown. Am in a same place but it hard to find good people 👍
thank you for sharing your resources with us and talking openly about all aspects of health, not just skincare
You are such an inspiring and beautiful person. I'm thankful for being able to watch your videos.
I suffered with😮 anorexia around the same age as you did. I have always been a perfectionist, that I have not changed. I am quite a bit older than you so the disease was basically unknown in my day. I can tell you were anorexic by the way you talk about the food you are going to eat. I never knew you were an anorexic at one time but I knew the way you expressed yourself about your meals. I hope this makes some sense. God bless you. People have no idea what kind of hold that has on a person. Wish I could talk personally to you about this. Be strong
Hey how could you tell she was anorexic?
now at the start of the video when she was aboit to sot I was suprised how skinny hee shoulders are..anyways she is beautiful still inspirational@@richasharma9489
I bookmarked this months ago and finally watched today. I am starting my own DBT process for cPTSD and neurodiversity. I'm realizing a little more why I feel connected to you and I really appreciate your vulnerability and presence here. Sending you love.
thanks to u i started using Tretinoin 2 years ago.
U are awesome just wanted to give u credits for my in process beautiful skin.
God bless u dear happy holidays!!
Truth sets u free, you are real fighter 💪, that earns you respect. Love your dedication for better you.
Thank you so much for always sharing your true self with us. You have inspired me for years.
I think this is by far one of your most informative and vulnerable videos. Thank you for sharing such a wealth of knowledge and experience. Your are incredibly brave and resilient Jennifer!
I am going through a hard time this week due to an ocd theme that floored me. I promised myself I’d leave drinking to one day a week now. It’s hard, but I can do it. Us with ASD are far more likely to develop EDs and substance misuse.💜 I love your recent videos on more than just diet or skin. You are so much more than beautiful on the outside. Thank you for sharing
Jennifer you are beautiful, articulate, and courageous. I have no doubt that what you've shared will encourage many people dealing with mental health issues. I'm so happy you found help and are sharing your life with us. ❤❤❤
It’s really brave of you to share your battle with anorexia and your ASD diagnosis with us. Congratulations to you on overcoming this enormous battle and continuing to thrive!
You’re amazing, strong and beautiful. This information and your story will help many I’m sure. Thank you for all you do and I’m so happy to hear you recovered!💗
My brother suffered from Anorexia at 17. He is now 69 and has never had help for it. He runs marathons and looks terrible. Got into drugs, and still would not admit he suffers from it. His wife enables the behavior thinking he is very fit. It is maddening
Sorry to hear. Which drugs, if you don’t mind me asking? Trying to see if I can relate or not.
As a male suffering from the same affliction I have abused stimulant perspiration medication mainly to reduce appetite I’d assume the same.
I love your videos. For some reason they calm me down.❤
Dear Jennifer, I have watched almost all your videos and found them so genuine and helpful, but this is your best video till now. I can feel your gratitude for your recovery and your true concerns about others still suffering..I knew a friend that had Anorexia Nervosa while she was a teenager and it was a devastating experience to her and her family but thankfully she was cured and she is studying medicine now. You talked from your heart, not your lips ❤love you and wish you all the happiness.
Thank you for being so vulnerable with us Jennifer! I’m learning from you!! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, from one Anorexia sufferer to another you feel like a sister I never had. You understand this disorder and you are an inspiration.
You always find the right words. I could be listening to you all day. Thank you for helping everyone with your knowledge 💚
Jennifer, I must say how proud I am of you for not only the courageous and ongoing steps you undertook to work through your issues, but also for the candor of this video. I know it must be so difficult to be so naked in your thoughts, but I, as your viewer, completely thank and respect that quiet ferocity of spirit that it takes to stand in your strength, as yes, vulnerability is a strength, and share your story with us. You inspire me. Thank you.
Hey Jennifer glad that you got yourself the correct Therapy that you needed turned your life around !!!
I love you so much, Jennifer. Bulimic here for over 20 years. My last episode I vomited blood, that was 72 days ago and I have been on my own path to recovery, although I have promised myself daily "this is the last time" for over 20 years I could never get a grip on it, as you mentioned, it's very messy, complex, deep rooted and different for everyone. I thank you so much for sharing your story and appreciate your honesty. I find so much calm when watching your videos.
Much respect for you Jen, you are a beautiful soul, helping others in many ways....you are an inspiration ! ❤️🌹
Grateful that you're still with us to share your life lessons. Thank you for being a beacon of hope for others
hi Jennifer, thank you so much for the video - I hope all is well
I love your honesty about mental health ❤❤❤❤ and by the way i suffered from Depression.Your Videos inspired me and were very helpful through the dark period in my life. Thank you❤
Sending love and light to you, Jennifer...you've been incredibly vulnerable in this video while being helpful to others.
I wanted to be Unalive when I was a Kid because my mom was an Asian Tiger Mom. I had to play piano, play basket ball and swimming lessons, and Kumon Tutor (extra homework) I stop eating lunch at school and skip Recess so I could do my homework, no time to play or have fun after school because of all the extra activities....
❤hope you're doing much better now
sending hugs! hope you are better
Hugs 🫂 ❤
Just what I needed for Asperger's ❤ and you are so strong 💞
I remember you making a video and you briefly said that you were single by choice. I can't find which one it is but I love watching your videos. If you're up to it, I would love to listen to you talk about your singleness. I have been single only about 2 months but honestly I have lost the desire to be with anyone now. I used to be such a romantic but I've found lately that if I'm honest with myself, I'm much happier single than I ever was in a romantic relationship. I wanted to hear your perspective about singleness. ❤ You always have interesting and meaningful insight.
Dear Jennifer, thank you so much for your vulnerable and deeply helpful video. It brought me to a realisation to the pain I am holding onto in my life and has given me new hope onto a path of letting go so that I can live. I wish I could go through the screen and give you a hug! Thank you endlessly for your videos and content, you are my favourite person to watch and I always feel myself learning something deeply valuable when I entreat myself to your videos
You are such a generous human being for your vulnerability and sharing challenges that you have faced throughout your life! Thank you ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your story and for the very informative video, Jennifer!
Commenting just to boost the video, so it can land in the hands of someone who needs it ❤
Jennifer, you are an amazing woman. Don't know if you remember me but you would comment on some of my videos when I had a channel. I quit UA-cam a few years ago and no longer do videos but have enjoyed watching yours. Would you consider doing a video on Asperger's specifically? My brother in law has it and it's quite challenging at times communicating with him. I really love your thorough and intelligent discussions of things. Glad to hear you have been so successful treating your disorders. Enjoy your summer!
You are hypnotising, never seen such honest and well spoken person ❤
Your strength and honesty is very admirable Jen. Well done x
Thank you for your strength Jennifer. Having the courage to be vulnerable and share your experiences and wisdom is something a lot of us are unable to do. I truly appreciate this video.
I love people with asperger’s. They are the most pure souls 👼👼👼
Stop infantalizing autistic people pls
Well, all except for the ones who are totally self-absorbed, entitled, sex offenders. Unfortunately. Many incel guys and offenders with ASD.
The sentiment is appreciated, but I feel the need to say we have flaws like everyone else, some of us are bad, some good, some in the middle. Just like everyone else, only our brains are more sensitive and we're ostracized often so I think we're more prone to being caring and empathetic😊
what a terrible and untrue perspective.
Thank you for sharing, this must have been very difficult for you and yet I believe many lives will change as a result. My daughter, 22, has ASD and is in the middle of the spectrum but some of these issues resonate with me. She is very rigid around what she eats and has many rules around food. She is of normal weight and seems happy with that. Being rules based being a "normal" weight seems acceptable to her. She lost 20 pounds as a teen like me and seems to have no desire to lose more but I do worry because she is obsessed with weight and foods. Her therapist is not concerned but I am keeping an eye on her as it is not easy for her to talk about how she feels.
Jennifer, you’ve been on my mind and in my heart; just came by to let you know. I hope you’re doing well.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and also for the handouts. You're doing great 💪🏼 Bless you ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey Jennifer. I am on recovery path myself. Thank you for your encouragement in asking for help. I struggle a lot with asking for help, but I am making efforts day by day.
Your videos are so informative.. 😊😊❤ Jennifer.🥰.. Your inner path has influeneced who you are today.. Your mentality is cemented in restorative positive attributes that others can use to help themselves😊
You are just a lovely person, inside and out. Thank you, for so bravely doing this video to help others.🥰🇨🇦♥️
Thank you for sharing.
I'm grateful you're here !
Sending blessings, Jennifer. You deserve to be 100% healthy. I wish I could give you a hug right now 🤗🌻
Thank you for your courage in sharing your story Jennifer, and for sharing the healing modalities that can help others. ❤
Thank you, Jennifer, for always speaking with truth and plainness. Many of us struggle to confront or admit to the reality that we lie to ourselves and others constantly in order to maintain the cocoon of stories that we think will protect us. You relinquishing control of your cocoon, and surrendering to the full spectrum of experiences and possibilities of what recovery could look like (including relapse) without judgement or expectation is so, so brave. I understand how you were able to cultivate a strong and rooted sense of self.
I also would like to be less in my head and more in the experiential space, welcoming a higher failure rate and the resilience that comes with that. We can do this!
I will say I am grateful you had your seasons of being deeply cerebral, as I think that's what led to your ability to articulate difficult experiences with such exactness, and come up with these wonderful, direct cues to help others as we navigate our own healing and recovery journeys, myself included. Thank you ❤
Hello Jennifer, hope you are doing great. Its been 5 mos. We miss you. ❤️
Thankful for you and this video. You are a blessing to many of us for sharing
Thank you, your voulnerability and kindness are a true gift. This video was a great inspiration to me, feels like it's gonna be an afternoon for some self reflection xx
Thank you for making this video. I know I’m just a stranger from the internet, but I’d like to let you know that you are an extremely brave and strong soul, and I just want to give you a big hug❤ I’m amazed by your journey and also how well articulated you are! Even though it’s a tough topic to listen to, it’s also much easier to understand and relate, because of how well you explain things.
You are amazing! ✨❤ Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m happy you’re recovered and healthy now! 😊 I too have struggled with an eating disorder since I was 12 up to my twenties. It’s hard to not relapse because food is a social thing and I totally understand you with how it’s about control. We got this! Sending you a big hug. ✨💖 Love you Jen!
Thank you so much for this video, it really helps to hear about your experience and I would love it if you did make another video to tell the story that at the beginning of the video you said was maybe for a different video. I have physically recovered but still struggle mentally (not as much as before when I was in the depths of it, I found that recovering physically did improve my mental health but definitely not 100%) and I think I’m in that quasi-recovery mode of not being able to fully commit. I think I am starting to get to the point where I am realizing that while my life is not in danger at this current point, this is keeping me stuck in a place I don’t want to be. Seeing you on the other end of it being so healthy and vibrant makes me want to get there too.
I miss you! Please come back ❤
I hope she’s okay. We miss you Jennifer.
@@chicnoir29 I hope she is OK too!
@@Mariposaxo- I wish she would leave a community note telling us she’s okay.
@@chicnoir29 right! UA-cam is boring wo her beautiful energy.
@@Mariposaxo - I agree. When other influencers are overconsuming. We have Jennifer showing us less is more.
Have been missing your videos lately. I really hope you're doing well! ❤
Thanks for being open and vulnerable Jennifer
Thank you for sharing your journey to recovery. DBT helped someone in my family with a mental illness. He had a great therapist at the time who provided the DBT course/therapy. Often times people say that if only there was more access to mental health services things would be better. We absolutely need better mental health options, but getting access is only the beginning. It’s just the beginning of a long process for some. It can require multiple changes in therapists over time, and getting the right therapy. Too often “help” is just a monthly med check. But people shouldn’t give up. Advocate for yourself and your loved ones.
Better and better sis Let’s live a peaceful life.Thank you for sharing this…There is hopes…
Jennifer, I hope you are doing well. We miss you. 😍
I think you expressed everything that I had been thinking about for years but could not articulate. I will look into DBT. This is extremely helpful - thank you so much!
Jennifer, thank you for sharing all these in such a beautiful and honest way. Your story will surely be helpful for the ones who are facing the dark time.
Thank you so much Jennifer. I’ve been having a little bit of a rough spot these past weeks with my own anorexia.. I definitely needed to hear this. Thank you Jen. You’re so strong ❤❤❤ Love you 🙆🏼♀️
Thank you for sharing. I recover from a lifelong bulimia myself. I wish to see more of your content.
What an amazingly brave,strong,beautiful person you are. Thank you, so,so much for sharing - it couldn't have been easy for you.
Thank you for sharing. I have Aspergers and got anorexia when I was eleven. I got well with treatment in hospital when I was 15.
Jennifer ~ We all miss hearing from you! Hope all is well in your world!
You are a beautiful soul and very brave for sharing your story ❤
She is so calm n pure soul.Allah bless her.❤❤
Aw I didnt realize you had these conditions, I too have Aspergers and I have always felt I could relate to you so much. Id love to know of these ways to get better.
Good for you - that’s a tough journey. Be honest with your family about your pain and justified anger. Don’t spare them by sacrificing yourself. That doesn’t have to happen and it sounds like this therapy is really helping you.
Jennifer, this is a fantastic video for so many reasons. There are people out there that this will help for sure !so much honesty because it’s very serious people need to know! I had tears in my eyes with you When you were conveying the low recovery, statistics. And thinking of all those that do not survive it. You really are a fantastic teacher.
Props to you for being open about this. We just forget to eat!! For days!! You’re amazing, sister
Oh Jennifer, I'm sending so much love and peace your way ❤ I have BD and I still haven't fully recovered...I don't know if I can. Thank you so much for sharing and I'm definitely going to look into this❤
Thank you for sharing. So happy to hear about your recovery journey ❤
really miss your videos Jennifer!!! hope all is well...
Very inspiring and informative vid. I have to add that you don’t look a day older than when I first started watching you! ❤
Its refreshing to see real emotion 🙏🏻
Miss you, Jennifer! Hope all is well!
I appreciate your openness and capacity for insight. I have been enjoying learning about you and your perspective.
Another no nonsense video from Jennifer 🎉
I went through the same, and DBT was 100% the answer. I am in school now so I can help others by becoming a DBT therapist. Though developed with borderline in mind, I think it is really effective for neurodivergent individuals. It felt like finally being handed the "guide book" to life that I always hoped for.
Thanks for making this video. It’s extremely helpful and your honesty is beautiful. I wish you a healthy and peaceful life
Dear Jennifer,
I knew you almost 1 months ago and you change my life because of acne .i was suffering acne for more than 35 years.
Big hug from me ❤wishing you healthy life❤❤
Miss your videos, hope all is well with you!
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing. All praise be to God
thanks for sharing Jennifer, i dont have anorexia but i relate to perfectionist , coz i am like this too. I resonate with you say expectations make experience less possible, radical acceptance make things happen more possible, bless you.