21-Nov-17I’ve kind of fallen off the face of the planet, so figured an update was in order. A
21-Nov-17I’ve kind of fallen off the face of the planet, so figured an update was in order. A month ago, I got a concussion. I’ve still been going to class and work but haven’t been doing school work. My profs have been great and super accommodating but I’ve been really struggling with the symptoms. The headaches, nausea, feeling super off, and having difficulty remembering things and forming thoughts have been so frustrating. I’ve been trying to rest and take it easy but I’ve been having such a hard time slowing down. I know I’m not helping myself or my concussion recovery, but I can’t seem to do better. ED wise, things are bad. Weight is stable but I’m really struggling with behaviours and have been feeling so much shame about how much I’m struggling with bingeing and purging. I’ve been having a hard time even owning up to it with clinicians. Two of them know about it and have been understanding of how hard of a time I have with talking about it and how overwhelming the shame is. I’m so stressed about finishing up the semester and heading to Ontario for Christmas and figuring out what to do with Pippa while I’m gone. I know the stress isn’t helping but it’s there and I’m so overwhelmed. I’ve been trying to reach out for support but am having a hard time even doing that. Essentially, I’m surviving. Barely, but I’m surviving. -- source link
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