You have to fight it.
I’m not kidding. You are in a war with your mind. You can’t just roll over and say “sorry I have this disease. I can’t get past this.” You have to train your mind not to let those thoughts overwhelm you. When you start to spiral, find someone you love and trust and lean on them. Think of 10 things you are thankful for. Speak them aloud. Go for a walk. Dance to a favorite old song. Get your mind off yourself.
You cannot, I repeat, can NOT let yourself fall into this trap. It’s a very attractive trap, under the guise of self-improvement, of perfection. But it’s toxic. You will be worse for wear. You may be thinner, but your obsession will grow to the point of sickness. Fight it ladies. Fight the thoughts that hate. Fight the person who criticizes you. That person does not love you, does NOT have your best interest in mind.
This is a war. Not of the body, or of the will, but of the mind. Your thoughts are life. Don’t give in.
I’m here for you.
<3elle
