tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post8036552783148688072..comments2024-03-06T14:38:23.226-08:00Comments on And then she recovered.......: Silver LiningsRuby Tuesdayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-70387997844013934342013-02-22T09:55:31.697-08:002013-02-22T09:55:31.697-08:00Cool, I'll definitely write one so xCool, I'll definitely write one so xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-87633268883745305612013-02-22T09:35:57.091-08:002013-02-22T09:35:57.091-08:00I would so read a post on what your dogs think thr...I would so read a post on what your dogs think throughout the day! Mine would havevery little to say <br />Love me<br />Do you love me<br />I love you<br />Omg I am so happy<br />Nap time with mommy<br />Awake yay<br />Love me <br />Do you love me <br />I love you<br />Omg I am so happy <br />Nap time with daddy<br /><br />Repeat!josie13https://www.blogger.com/profile/03988386743210558148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-1457345301819032732013-02-22T04:18:44.013-08:002013-02-22T04:18:44.013-08:00I agree wholeheartedly Peri
The more I think about...I agree wholeheartedly Peri<br />The more I think about it, the more I think it was a stupid thing for my doctor to say<br />My mother made the point that blogging is just like keeping a diary and people have been doing that forever<br />I think you have it right, mixing up what you read about and letting it be the only thing in your life<br /><br />I have thought about writing posts from my dogs point of view but I didn't think anyone would be interested<br />But maybe I'll give it a go and see<br /><br />As ever Peri, you make clear headed and thoughtful suggestions<br /><br />You are a shining star<br /><br />Love you to bits xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-15749221934495274692013-02-22T04:13:30.146-08:002013-02-22T04:13:30.146-08:00That's a great point Josie
Too much of anythin...That's a great point Josie<br />Too much of anything is not good<br />I like the saying 'everything in moderation, including moderation'<br />If something begins to affect your every day life then it's becoming a problem<br />I also am only honest here<br />It's so refreshing to just be me xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-71520483267286406022013-02-22T04:11:28.548-08:002013-02-22T04:11:28.548-08:00Me too xMe too xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-65210439036278129572013-02-22T00:34:15.772-08:002013-02-22T00:34:15.772-08:00Blogging has saved my life over and over again, to...Blogging has saved my life over and over again, too. I disagree with your doctor's underlying assumption that time to blog=no life. Blogging has become a part of my life, albeit a time consuming one. I have made many friends I value through blogging and it is how I keep in touch with them. It is also a valuable space to vent thoughts that would otherwise consume me, given my propensity to obsess over and worry away at things.<br /><br />I guess that the point I'm trying to make is that blogging can be a part of a happy and fulfilled life. When it takes your entire life over it is indeed unhealthy, but simply having a blog is not a sign of ill-health. I point at these blogs as examples:<br />http://thebitchywaiter.blogspot.co.nz<br />http://www.thedaintysquid.com/<br />The established ways of life are changing. This isn't the 1950s, the 70s or the 90s. It is perfectly possible to have a blog AND a fulfilling life.<br /><br />The kinds of blogs you read also play a big part of it. My food issues don't completely own my life, so I have other things to talk/think/write about. I'd love to read about your adventures into trying out things, your public speaking and random discoveries with the dogs. (Maybe a weekly goggehventure update?)<br /><br />I find the community here to be important too. being able to vent all the random shit in your head to people who won't judge you and who do understand is incredibly valuable. I see people who don't have that sort of a community struggling. Fuck, the nearest Jaq came to it was when she was in hospital coming down from a manic near-psychosis! You do need to be very careful with your triggers though. At some point in recovery you do have to avoid them until you're strong enough that they don't stab you in the leg. (The common number trigger is why I blank out numbers when I mention them now, so to avoid accidental triggers)<br /><br />There are very, very few people left from when I started blogging. I miss some of them so much it hurts and I'm deathly scared Minaralou bust herself puking (Severe bulimic) and died because she vanished a few years ago and won't even answer email. She wasn't even out of high school yet.<br /><br />I guess we get out of this what we put into it. We choose what to read and what to write and who to make contact with, and that all shapes our experience and what the blogworld brings to us.<br /><br />You're a fantastic writer and I bet you'd make a fantastic inspirational speaker too. Lol, with the reception of your speech at the ED Awareness event I have evidence to support my theory :p Find your passion and chase it like a cat with a laser pointer.<br /><br />Love you so so so much Ruby <3Peridot (G+P)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07055351645100012755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-60741559916220228142013-02-22T00:05:17.086-08:002013-02-22T00:05:17.086-08:00Blogging is just like everything else too much is ...Blogging is just like everything else too much is not healthy. I think it has been both good and bad for me in the past but it is how I choose to use it. Right now I am focussing on living a real life and to do so I share my thoughts here with a group of women who don't judge me. I do dumb things, I get lazy, I hate change, and I sabotage myself and my goals but through all of that you guys remind me that I can make things better without making me feel shitty. I have never been as honest as I am here on blogger and to me that has been really good to have a place to be open about everything without fear. I think it up to you how you use blogging.josie13https://www.blogger.com/profile/03988386743210558148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-16887061509042744462013-02-21T15:16:09.420-08:002013-02-21T15:16:09.420-08:00Oh damn, you're right, I was! haha that's ...Oh damn, you're right, I was! haha that's so cool. Well see, now you have lots of ladies commenting lots of love :)Idk, I like commenting, I like reading people's stories. PrettyLieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074616303471229792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-48315450363244928212013-02-21T14:07:33.025-08:002013-02-21T14:07:33.025-08:00Thank you for such lovely words, you are a star
I ...Thank you for such lovely words, you are a star<br />I think you were my first comment and I remember I was so delighted I was smiling all day<br />I've enjoyed following your story as you embark on your journey to recovery<br /><br />Love you too my dear xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-22844623984908890572013-02-21T14:05:47.119-08:002013-02-21T14:05:47.119-08:00Dearest Rayya, I am blessed to have met you too
Yo...Dearest Rayya, I am blessed to have met you too<br />You've seen me at my best and at my worst and shown unwavering support<br />For that I am so grateful<br /><br />Hope you're ok xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-64037800855800422882013-02-21T14:04:22.074-08:002013-02-21T14:04:22.074-08:00Well said lovely xWell said lovely xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-13724153665924249862013-02-21T13:16:26.308-08:002013-02-21T13:16:26.308-08:00You guys are seriously the most awesome people eve...You guys are seriously the most awesome people ever. I've had my blog for about two years now, which is strange it doesn't feel like it. I actually got into this disease through blogs too...I admittedly fell in love with the pro-ana blogs and sort of tried to become like it, and then poof, it was just easier to stay stuck. <br /><br />But like you said, some people on here are my best friends. You know more of me than anyone, and I'm happy to have a community that gets me. As far as your blog hindering your recovery, I don't think it does. I continue writing about my life in reocvery, because if I didn't have a place to vent or ask questions, I would be so far gone by now. And I really appreciate anyone that reads my blog. And I love you for always being so open and awesome and sharing your life and becoming a friend :) Love you so much hon!!PrettyLieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074616303471229792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-38471118852574722302013-02-21T13:15:47.620-08:002013-02-21T13:15:47.620-08:00I don't know if it's good or bad, it's...I don't know if it's good or bad, it's detrimental at times but also a good release and most of all I feel it has helped me feel like less of an alien. It's helped me feel like there are people out there who feel what I feel, I have made best friends and cried and laughed with the people I have met. And I am thankful to blogging for allowing me to meet an incredible person like you, and so many other amazing people too.<br /><br />XxRayyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119187530625796632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-23632648763285903092013-02-21T13:00:04.462-08:002013-02-21T13:00:04.462-08:00I know right?!!! About college??? 17 credit hours,...I know right?!!! About college??? 17 credit hours, a job, a sorority (really time consuming stuff with 2 positions within it), two other student organizations, plus all the random stuff I do on my own time like studying, working out, and recovery. Time my ass, tell him to go back to uni with a full class and social schedule AND the stress of hating yourself. please, like a week, let's see how that goes.PrettyLieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074616303471229792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-10742879746401891762013-02-21T12:14:59.699-08:002013-02-21T12:14:59.699-08:00Me too Alie, I've met the most amazing and str...Me too Alie, I've met the most amazing and strong girls here<br />We've all been through a lot and we are stronger for it<br /><br />Keep writing too lovely xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-20306645446556750922013-02-21T12:13:40.952-08:002013-02-21T12:13:40.952-08:00That's cool, we both started blogging around t...That's cool, we both started blogging around the same<br />Great minds and all that<br /><br />Blogging really is the highlight of my day but yes it is worrying that so many of us are in the grip of this illness<br /><br />Love you sweetheart<br />Sending you a big hug xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-38309861069922254142013-02-21T11:42:49.919-08:002013-02-21T11:42:49.919-08:00Like you, I've really found blogging to be a g...Like you, I've really found blogging to be a good outlet for me. There are certain things that I can just share and be honest about and I know I'm not being judged. And then of course, when someone can identify with it, it makes me feel much less alone, and there's a lot of comfort in that. I've also made some really great friends in the year since I've been blogging. Keep on writing and sharing!Aliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715046132281175549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-69966721406083271492013-02-21T11:18:51.438-08:002013-02-21T11:18:51.438-08:00I love this post!
I know what you mean with spendi...I love this post!<br />I know what you mean with spending so much time thinking, talking etc. about our disorders. It's a full-time job, with no breaks. <br />I've been blogging due around 8 months too. I think it's been a positive experience, despite some negatives. Like you I read blogs anonymously for a long time before I signed up. The wonderful girls I've met on here, yourself obviously included, will always be on my mind and in my heart. There's a lot of worry and fear having so many ill friends, but that's no reason to avoid having the friends in the first place. Blogger has been the most social contact I've had in a long time, so it's definitely been a positive. <br /><br />Stay safe dearest Ruby, sending you love & hugs xxxxBellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544398450025713725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-23220738605150084032013-02-21T10:07:32.791-08:002013-02-21T10:07:32.791-08:00He he, I'll tell him what you said
I don't...He he, I'll tell him what you said<br />I don't think I entirely agree with what my doctor said<br />I know lots of people who have full lives and still find time to write<br />I think if you love it you will make time for it<br /><br />I'm glad you started blogging and allowed us to have a glimpse in to your life<br /><br />Love you too xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-89594179033194645432013-02-21T10:04:37.780-08:002013-02-21T10:04:37.780-08:00Gosh JJ, I am so sorry to read this
That is really...Gosh JJ, I am so sorry to read this<br />That is really shocking<br />My thoughts are with you and your friend<br /><br />Why do you not use your blog to open your soul?<br />It should be a safe place for you to do just that<br />I know this blog is really the only place that I am truly honest<br /><br />Hugs to you too JJ<br /><br />Stay strong xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-24448258636376628322013-02-21T10:02:13.175-08:002013-02-21T10:02:13.175-08:00Thank you Emily
I'm going to check out your bl...Thank you Emily<br />I'm going to check out your blog right now xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-51041452946856304672013-02-21T10:01:27.247-08:002013-02-21T10:01:27.247-08:00I agree CJ, blogging has most definitely been a po...I agree CJ, blogging has most definitely been a positive experience for me<br />I'm glad it is for you too<br />Keep writing xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-12335325735279982812013-02-21T09:20:11.488-08:002013-02-21T09:20:11.488-08:00Um you tell your doctor that one girl in college t...Um you tell your doctor that one girl in college that blogs has five classes (one of which a very time consuming lab), two jobs, a research assistant position in a psych research lab (which isn't one of the two jobs), president of her hall, and still participates in student government outside her hall and has time to blog. Oh, I have A's and B's too, so fuck off lol. Tell him the reason she isn't happy is because college expects too much in too little time otherwise I would be. :P<br />I see what he means but some people blog for a job. Some people blog just to blog like Jenna Marbles. She's a hit here on YouTube. Some days I just read them and don't feel like doing my homework. It depends on the day. <br />I started December 2 and ad to learn to comment for people to look at yours. I was nervous as to whether they would even want to read mine. I'm a 22 year old in college with a usual crap relationship I won't give up and an ED relapse. Life is pretty much the same every day, but I try to talk about not just me but what people and life mean to me. <br />Thankfully you held on. :) I haven't had a negative experience yet. I read some ht just annoy me because this isn't anorexic boot camp. It's not a prestigious award. That kinda makes me sick. <br />I love your blog and I love you and how good you've been to me dear. <br /><3Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696430167877128240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-87515002019082624372013-02-21T08:53:25.739-08:002013-02-21T08:53:25.739-08:00I learned something huge last week. A friend'...I learned something huge last week. A friend's son was murdered and the funeral was last Saturday. It was a hellish day and I am still recovering. While I was sitting in the church reflecting I realized that being around overly emotional people is very triggering for me. I have extreme anxieties (as well as a long list of other issues) and being around anxious people really set me off. But, I would never think of distancing myself from friends in need. Recognizing triggers is important so I can emotionally prepare myself. <br /><br />I started blogging six years ago. I was battling breast cancer at the time and found blogging to be very helpful. It's been years since I've been truthful on it however. Some days I want to start fresh and really open my soul. Maybe I will. I don't know yet.<br /><br />Hugs to you dear Ruby. I appreciate your blog more than you will know.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589237733456653239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-55293634529423987102013-02-21T08:51:47.572-08:002013-02-21T08:51:47.572-08:00I love your blog to pieces...it really keeps me go...I love your blog to pieces...it really keeps me going during the bad days :) I agree with the vast majority of what you just said, particually about everyone on here being some of my best friends even though we hardly know each other away from our EDNO's. I only started blogging towards the end of last year, but I was keeping a journal/diary about my EDNO's since god only knows when. It has definitely, definitely had a positive effect on my life and continues to :D. xxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com