Tuesday 12 February 2013

Quick question, I need your help!

There is an eating disorder conference in my town on Thursday
It's an information day for professionals, carers and sufferers
Mary has asked me to speak at it
I have to ring her later and tell whether I will or not
I want to do it but I'm so afraid
What do you think?
Should I do it?
Help!!!!!

With love from at

35 comments:

  1. Rayya12 February 2013 at 05:52

    Definitely do it ruby if you feel able to! Supporting you all the way xx

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  2. J (:12 February 2013 at 06:30

    I would definitely do it!! You could be very helpful. Xxx

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  3. Eve12 February 2013 at 06:36

    That's great love! I know you're nervous. It's definitely difficult to speak on such a somber topic, but I have been public speaking since I was 8 and I can tell you that the top two secrets are to interject a little humor and speak conversationally. You aren't defined by this. This is something you deal with. Don't be afraid. <3

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 06:43

      Thanks for the suggestions Eve, they're great
      I'll definitely be using those x

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  4. Loulou12 February 2013 at 06:52

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  5. Loulou12 February 2013 at 06:54

    I think you could do really great. And I am sure you will help a lot of people to get a better understanding. But please, please do not see the positive reinforcement you will surely receive as reinforcement of your ED. See it as an acknowledgement of who you are, how you speak and of your ability to get a message across, to open up, to be brave enough to speak openly about your issues. Please do keep in mind that you are a person with a lot of skills and qualities. Not mainly a person with an ED.

    Good luck, you will be superb! Stage fright affects all great performers!

    Go girl!

    xx

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  6. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 06:59

    Thank you Loulou
    That is a great point and I'll keep it in mind
    I think I will do it even though I'm full of anxiety
    'Feel the fear and do it anyway' as they say

    Hope you're ok sweetie x

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  7. Nina of the Night12 February 2013 at 07:12

    what do you want to do?
    don't do what's expected just because it's expected
    don't do it if you don't want to
    if you want to, go for it, you'll have our support, but don't feel you need to please people by doing it if you don't want to. listen to your heart xxx

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 09:23

      I do want to do it Nina, I really do
      I'm just afraid I will have a panic attack and mess it all up
      I've written down what I want to say so that might make it easier

      Thanks for your support x

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  8. PrettyLies12 February 2013 at 07:36

    Um, yes!!! It's basically doing what you do here on this blog, but in front of people. It's sharing your story, helping people see the real light of an ED, not the media one. It's sharing that there is hope in all of this. I think it'd be great. If it's just a volunteer thing, maybe go after some people have already spoken so you won't be so nervous? I think it's a great idea. :)

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 09:23

      That's really why I want to do it
      Maybe I could help someone who feels all alone x

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  9. Anonymous12 February 2013 at 08:40

    Definitely do it!!!! :) It's a great opportunity to spread awareness and raise your voice! You don't have to make the perfect speech or anything like that, be your natural self and they're gonna love you! Good luck and I hope you tell us how it went :) xxx

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 09:24

      I will of course let you know how it goes

      Thank you x

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  10. NeoHippie12 February 2013 at 08:57

    yes!

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  11. Bella12 February 2013 at 10:29

    I think you should do it sweetie, if you feel like you can. You have such powerful words, and I'm sure they'd love to hear you speak. Maybe Mary could help with the anxiety side of things somehow?

    Love you dear. Do whatever's right for you xx

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 13:59

      Thank you Bella for your support
      I will definitely have to do something about the anxiety but I won't let it stop me

      Love you too x

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  12. Kitty12 February 2013 at 10:56

    Do it!
    I think you would regret not doing it.. So I think you should just go for it :)

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 13:59

      You're right Kitty, I would regret not doing it x

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  13. loveylou12 February 2013 at 12:26

    I would be really scared and nervous, but if you have the courage then I would agree with the previous comments and encourage you to go for it!! You'll feel great afterwards, sharing your story and connecting with people to help better understand eds.
    Plus, I think you would do an incredible job!
    love always,
    xoxo

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 14:01

      Thanks Lou
      I think I will do it even though it terrifies me
      It might give me a boost of much needed confidence too

      Love to you too x

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  14. Emily Anonymous12 February 2013 at 13:26

    Yes! Do it! Ruby you have such a way with words, and you really understand your illness. I think you have a lot to teach them.

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    1. Ruby Tuesday12 February 2013 at 14:02

      Thank you Emily for your continued support
      It's great to have you and everyone behind me
      I'll let you all know how it goes x

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  15. désespérée de maigrir12 February 2013 at 19:22

    YOU CAN DO ITTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    <3

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  16. Peridot (G+P)12 February 2013 at 22:36

    I would say GO FOR IT! Share your story, it needs to be told.

    If you need any inspiration, watch these again:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI-YvrHZVvk
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikAb-NYkseI

    Remember that the audience won't jump up and bite you, they know how terrifying public speaking is. They're all glad it's not THEM up there on the stage and they're just there to be entertained :)

    LOVE YOU RUBY, YOU ARE AMAZING. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!

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    1. Ruby Tuesday13 February 2013 at 03:57

      Thank you Peri
      You and everyone have given me a massive boost and with all your support I think I can do this

      Love you too always x

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  17. josie1312 February 2013 at 23:41

    Think about how you could say that one thing someone needs to hear. It could be a therapist who doesn't really understand or a young girl who thinks they can stop whenever they want. You could be that person that makes them get it. If you don't know what to say read your rinse lather repeat writting. You can do it, but if you don't think it is what is best for you don't push it. Sometimes we need to say no to things for our own good and that is ok.

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    1. Ruby Tuesday13 February 2013 at 03:55

      I won't put pressure on myself but I think I will do it
      It would be good for me and maybe I could help someone else

      Thanks for your continued support Josie x

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  18. Juniper 13 February 2013 at 00:18

    Yes, I think you should! Your speech could really give someone else hope, and help them in a way no one else can. Your writing is also just beautiful, you have a real way with words and I think people would really like to hear what you have to say. You really know yourself, and you know your illness very well, and if you talk about it and express how you're feeling, maybe the heaviness of the illness will lift a bit? It actually might help you feel a lot better. If I were you, I'd be anxious about it too, but I'd regret it a lot if I didn't do it. So I say, go for it. What could go wrong?

    Good luck, you're in my thoughts xo

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  19. Jane Parker13 February 2013 at 00:32

    Yep. I know deep down u wanna help those in need... Dun be afraid. We will always support you darling... N i know u wont mess anything... Cos i know u can.. :-) really look fwd to your nx post :-)

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