#overcome bulimia

[demolitionsweetheart]

Knuckles, shadow, & sonic x bulimic/anorexic!reader

TW: eating disorders and mental health. Not angsty tho it's just fluff :3

Requests:Can you do sonic characters reacting/ wanting to help reader with bulimia and can I have angsty shadow, knuckles and/or sonic hcs how they might rect and/or support a partner (or friend) with ed like anawrecksya or bullymia, particularly maybe one actively dealing with it and not quite ready to recover

A/n-please read if you requested this: pictures r from prime but these are pretty general. Also, sorry they aren't very angsty and don't 100% follow you request, I was feeling kind of giddy :3

Sonic

✫Sonic may not understand eds at first but he would quickly pick up on your consistent plumiting energy, skipping meals, and binge eating that oddly always ended with lingering time in the bathroom.

✫ When he found out, sonic wouldn't understand why you thought of yourself in such a way, especially to the point where it affected you physically.

✫๑He blamed himself to an extent. For not being a constant reassurance of your beauty. How could he claim he would always protect you if he couldn't even protect you from yourself.

✫ He's not the type to force anything of you. You didn't need to say anything and he'd let you know he is always there to rid you of the suffocating feeling of dealing with everything alone.

✫ He's never judgemental when he does verbally comfort you. He never demands you do anything but hopes his words encourage healthier habits and that you view yourself the way he sees you. He'd say something simple but passionate like "You're way more important than any diet. I just want you to be okay, my love"

✫ Though he's incessantly stressing your admirable qualities and the way your body just surpassed beauty, he mainly used actions over words-he would bring snacks, make sure you're not overexerting yourself and resting well, or just staying longer so you won't be alone.

'Sweetheartt, watch this movie with me!' Sonic grinned, dropping on to the couch beside you. "I brought snacks!" he beamed, waving the bags as if it wasn't abundantly clear(he went all out).

He was grinning ear to ear, happy to see you relaxed, going along with his little movie night plan, and willing to let him take care of you. You sighed, but seeing how much he cared made you want to get better- if not for yourself, then for him.

At some point, sonic was completely laying on the dip of your waist, his hand rested on the other side absentmindedly rubbing his thumb up and down. He kissed your tummy before adjusting himself. It felt a little distracted, but it spoke volumes to you regardless. You couldn't help the smile that pulled at your lips, felling content knowing that, Sonic cared for you. He was there, and he was going to help you overcome this.

Shadow

๑ At first he didn't understand. His frustration made him seem cold,  even harsh. He called it reckless and dangerous, but past all his sharp words was concern. He wasn't angry at you,  he was angry at the thought of you hurting yourself.

๑ His frustration subsided when he realized you needed his comfort more then a harsh lecture.

๑ He sighed, apologizing and just holding you. Regardless of his now gentle nature he was still firm. Like sonic, he wouldn't force anything either, but he needed you to be honest and open because he wouldn't have you hurting under his supervison. how could he say he would always protect you if he couldn't even protect you from yourself?

๑ He spoke through his actions more than words. He would constantly be over always bearing food even if you would just cuddle and sleep. He would kiss you everywhere.. Your forehead, your tummy, your sides, your collarbone, your hands and thighs and this habit amplified after he found out. If you were insistent you go on one of your insanely overexterting walks he would go with you. No excuses.

๑ Though he never raised his voice or got mad at you past initial reaction, he was still firm-making sure you ate, rested, and knew he would be there for you the whole time.

You were exhausted, fingers absentmindedly running through Shadows quills as he rested between your thighs. His warmth was reassuring, grounding, but what really had your heart racing was the way he kissed you-gentle,  deliberate presses of his lips against your stomach,  your thighs, anywhere he could reach.

It was deeper than just affection; it was reassuring. His silent promise that he was there,  that he loved and cared for you more than words could express. Occasionally, he would just nuzzle your tummy. He was too caught up in your comfort that it didn't embarrass him that his body reacted to your presence. Normally, shadow would be quick to hide vulnerability,  but this was different. His affection for you was so deep even his body couldn't help but show it. Your tummy did flips and tears brimmed your eyes. Shadow didn't need to day anything aloud-his actions, deliberate or just a natural reaction, spoke so much more than words could.

Knuckles

✪ Similar to shadow, his initial reaction was frustration. The idea sounded stupid to him. He doesn't understand why anyone would do something so harmful intentionally.

✪ He was more forceful and direct to the point. He wanted to know why you felt that way and he just wanted it to stop :( He never meant to seem mad; he was just so concerned you were harming yourself right under his nose.

✪ His words were less comforting and more like stating facts. Like saying your body was beautiful and it's stupid because you deserve all the food... Very simple minded and not very understanding of why.

✪ When it came to your habit of over exerting yourself with exercise, knuckles never wavered in telling you to stop. "enough is enough," he'd say, arms crossed and snout scrunched, leaving no room for argument. Afterwards, he'd make sure you ate and drank properly-watching you like a grumpy service animal.

✪ Though he seemed on the harsher side he really just wanted to make sure you were healthy and strong. He couldn't have you feeling so horrible about yourself it effected your physical well-being. It broke his heart knowing you were doing something like that to yourself even if he didn't fully understand it.

He wrapped his arms around you, his hands resting on either side of your waist. He rested his chin on your shoulder, his eyes shut as he hummed contently. "You push yourself too much... You're already so strong." He gently rocked back and forth and presed a kiss to your shoulder. "You're already perfect." He murmured, his voice was gentle and filled with so much devotion.

His lips moved from your shoulder to your neck, each kiss was slow and gentle. His warmth presses against your back, a reassurance that grounded you. You reached back, raking your fingers through his quills and gently grabbing to steady yourself. He hummed at the contact, his hands sliding down your waist,  holding you firm like you were so precious and he wouldn't want it any other way.

"I love you." He spoke as he pulled away from your neck. When you responded with a barely audible hum he nudged you with his snout. Almost a nuzzle. "I said I love you." He spoke firmer. You laughed as he pouted. You turned in his arms, meeting his gaze, you smiled at his stern look. "I love you too silly," you replied with a soft laugh. You were almost giddy now seeing how much he cared. "Good... You mean everything to me."

Thank you for reading :3

Requests still open

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[amyhayanora]

KHOC WEEK 2024 Day 2 - Past

the things for my OCs are now the only ones I do, so, off with the annual @khoc-week appointment.😂

The protagonist of this post should have been Aspis, my little Anguis kid, but since Aspis is deeply connected to another character, it's probably better that I start with some headcanons I have about the Foretellers. Between those and the designs, at this point they feel a bit like OCs too. even tried to do a Nomura-esque version for the occasion.

The assumption is that the Foretellers were one of the many attempts on the chessboard of the Master of Masters to face the Darkness. He gathered under his protection a group of lonely and desperate kids, with a tormented past, acting in the grey area more than out of affection. He bet on them. He sought out children who possessed specific flaws of distinct deadly sins, trained them, and made them his apprentices on a journey designed to make them overcome their "sin" and use it as a virtue that will be essential to their future "roles." For example…

Gula, who lived on the streets as a feral child, has known hunger, and food is also how MoM attracted him. Gula suffered from bulimia and nervous hunger for years, before managing to direct his anxiety towards logic and study, becoming an analytical boy "hungry" for knowledge.

Ava, sold away by her once rich family fell in disgrace, wanted EVERYTHING back. everything she had lost, or that she wanted but could no longer afford. Mom was the one who has bought her, she's too young to understand the extent of the family tragedy. that's why she later was the perfect one for the task of choosing any wielder she desires or attracts her eye, without limits, collecting the Dandelion.

Aced has always used his muscles to win easily, alone, without effort and without ever really try to improving himself, until carelessness cost him his tribe and an eye… he is now a loyal follower and uses his strength to defend the group, the arm of the law under Ira.

Ira, balances strength in combat and intelligence, which are also the qualities of his union. stubborn and rebellious, as an angry teenager he ran away from home, losing his path. He was the first one found by Mom, and he owes him his life. He learned to control his anger because of him, obtaining determination, willpower and the courage that made him choose as Leader.

Luxu carried the burden of being an unwanted child, the result of an affair, from an early age he felt cursed by that because of a big birthmark on one eye that vaguely resembles an X. shy, insecure and reserved, people pleaser, until life with his apprentice companions brought out his mischievous and creative personality. His being a people pleaser made him incredibly attentive to the behavior of the people around him and the ideal candidate to infiltrate among people and live their lives, one after the other.

Finally, Invi.

like all the other foretellers, her name is more of a title. Her real name is Nivea, and she was isolated from her village because white hair was considered a bad omen. The resentment of having to survive alone, with a little brother to support, he too with lighter hair than was welcome, soon turned into Envy, gnawing at her insides every time Nivea stopped to observe the normality of other families, lurking and hating everyone but her brother Aspis.

MoM saved both, proposing a deal to Nivea: he would take care of them, they would have a roof over their heads, education, a future, as long as she studied under him.

With no other real choice, the children accept out of desperation.

Nivea and Aspis initially lived together, but as they grow older she is forced to uphold her end of the bargain, spending more and more time at the clocktower. Aspis and Nivea's relationship is ruined irreparably, as Invi begins to enjoy her studies and the company of her peers, spending less and less time with her brother "for a higher purpose".

On the other hand, Aspis, who has always remained silent about a subtle hostility from the inhabitants of Daybreak Town due to his bad temper and sharp tongue, is left almost alone. His only wish was not to be a burden to his sister, who therefore always believed everything was fine and let him go without regrets. Aspis is full of resentment towards Mom, blaming him for brainwashing his sister, now obsessed by Light and darkness, when she clearly only wanted a better life for them.

Aspis and Invi do not hate each other, but the lack of communication makes it difficult to make peace, they will miss their chance before the War.

Aspis eventually made some friends along the way, that made his loneliness bearable. he is in a sort of trio with Lupe and Leonna, and a little girl who for some reason adores him like a big brother, Velcia (she's @alchemist-of-thebes 's oc). he'll never admit it, but he would die for her.😂

concluding this post with some old foretellers art dump xD

[starcanwrecked-confessions]

Trigger warning: eating disorders

I've become obsessed with Scrags and it's partially because he talks about overcoming a food addiction that had serious health consequences for him. I've had BED and bulimia and so I headcanon this as actual BED. I feel like this is weird and I'm hesitant to talk about it because ED culture is so much more toxic than the support communities for other mental health issues. But at the same time so many people use characters, headcanons, and ships to process their own trauma, so idk.

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[untitledinstinct]

Due to personal finance reasons, I'll need to basically stop using tumblr.

I'll be fine eating once a day.

But I see a tumblr notification, and then I want to EAT.

I cannot afford to keep having that trigger because I simply cannot afford to eat any more than maybe 2 pb&j sandwiches a day.

I have been in this position before, and it's what started my bulimia and anorexia... I had worked to overcome it, but I simply cannot afford food.

It's to a point where in my budget, I need to start looking at eating every other day instead now.

I rely wholly on mutual aid on Twitter for food and medication, I simply can't do this.

Ontario Disability Support Program doesnt give enough for healthy people to survive, let alone a disabled person.

That's why I haven't been posting as much, or reposting some of my older stuff.

I can't afford to keep ideals with my body in my head. Because if I keep going like this, I'm going to destroy myself.

It's going to turn into self-hate because I can't keep numbers. Then it'll spiral into self-hate about my size getting smaller, after having finally finding comfort in my body after 30 years.

This is going to be a difficult time not having access to food, likely using methods I learned during my Ana days to simply survive, while fighting off the disordered thoughts that will want to come with those habits.

Having the notifications of what I enjoy, what I found comfort in, a community I felt safe in, and the fact I can't have it anymore, pop onto my phone multiple times a day will do nothing but cause more agony.

I have bpd, which means my mind naturally goes to black and white thinking.

This is simply how my brain works. I can't stop it. But I can try and work with it.

There is a good chance I still use this account for porn, but my own posts will be stopped until disabled people can live at the poverty line in Ontario. They currently have us half-way BELOW the poverty line. I can't afford enough food for 1 person. Let alone anyone even thinking of gaining.

[a-strange-inkling]

How did Eddie feel when he realized Chrissy was overcoming her eating issues while watching her become healthier over time?

Oh, he was so proud and amazed by her strength. Watching her grow to a healthier weight, her starved body becoming softer and well taken care of. Seeing her slowly feeling better, body, mind and soul. It’s what anyone would want for the person they love most in the world.

Eddie was with her every step of the way through that long healing process. And it was very hard on both of them. He had heard of bulimia before sure, but didn’t ever really know just how terrible and scary it was until he was with Chrissy… It was difficult for him to understand, to watch her go through so much pain and not be able to do anything. He loved her so much. How she could hurt herself like that? Deprive herself of food? How could her mother put such horrible, deadly thoughts in her head? He spent hours reading books, researching how to help, learning to cook the things that she liked, the she had the least aversions too, the things that would make her feel whole and healthy. After the upside down, he wasn’t going to lose her to something like this.

Chrissy worked hard to get better, she continued to go to counseling, worked through her aversions and mental problems. It took a while, but she finally stopped purging. She regresses occasionally, skips a meal or starts to have self deprecating thoughts, but with the support of her friends and family she’s always able to come out stronger each time

[minimitchell]

okay so this isn’t enough to turn this into a full-blown fic but i was so floored by ben actually seeking help for his ed that my head decided to imagine this and i thought i’d just share it with you.

tw disordered eating

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“Ben, there’s a letter for you.”

Callum is sifting through the stack of papers in his hands, scanning each one over to decide whether he should bin it or open it. They’re not great at sorting through their mail, none of them are, it mostly gets tossed onto the counter in the kitchen to be dealt with later. 

Their bills are automated, as are any other important payments, so there’s no real reason to go through them every day. One of them only ever decides to look through them when the stack on the counter reaches an unacceptable height.

Callum already threw away three advertisements for different home furniture stores and pinned a takeout brochure for that new Greek place on High Street onto the cork board above the sink when he stumbled over the letter addressed to his husband.

Ben is in the bathroom sticking on another load of washing. Lexi managed to cover the only clean uniform skirt she had left in ketchup so an additional round of laundry has to be done. The joys of parenthood. Callum on the other hand decided to tackle the state their kitchen was in so he and Ben could have some guilt-free alone time before Jay fetches Lexi from Honey and Billy’s after work.

“What is it?”

Normally, Callum would have no qualms about opening the letter, they’re married and there’s nothing the other couldn’t or shouldn't know about, but the letter comes from Ben’s therapy place so he doesn’t want to open it for him right now.

Ben crosses the landing into the kitchen, coming to a stop next to Callum. For a moment he leans into Callum’s side; head resting against his husband's biceps. Callum tilts the letter towards him so he can see the sender, glancing at Ben to gage his reaction.

He doesn’t exactly look surprised but he also doesn’t look too enthused about whatever could be hiding inside it. Callum doesn’t want to pry, he wants to give Ben space and privacy, but Ben isn’t moving away from him too far, staying molded against him while he opens the letter. So Callum takes it as permission to discover the contents together with Ben.

His eyes jump ahead over the greetings and well wishes down to the main block of text; to the harsh black letters against the white of the paper. He reads the words ‘opening’,  ‘counseling’ and ‘disordered eating professional’ but his brain is refusing to really take it all in. Ben hasn’t told him he asked for individual counseling. All of this is news to him.

Big news. 

“Individual counseling?”

“I didn’t think they’d refer me so soon.”

Ben sounds far away, staring at the words and seemingly reading them over and over again. As if they’re just a cruel joke and will twist into a let down if he takes his eyes off them for just a second.

He’s deep in thought for another long moment before he looks up at Callum from beside him and his expression makes Callum pause.

There’s a slight film of tears gathering at the base of Ben’s eyes but there’s no sadness in his gaze. He looks more overwhelmed, almost a bit hopeful, and Callum is once again overcome with the onslaught of pride he feels for Ben for the umpteenth time in the last few weeks. 

“You didn’t tell me you spoke about your bulimia.”

“There was this guy in group the other day. He spoke about how he went through the same, he also made himself sick. But it got really bad so he got help and he’s mostly over that now and he feels so much better. And then they explained that it’s pretty common to develop bulimia and stuff. I guess I just wanted to be like him. Better. So I asked Molly about it.”

Callum is following Ben’s explanation with rapt attention, taking in every carefully chosen word. This is a big deal for Ben; he’s acutely aware of that. A few weeks ago Ben confessed to him that he doesn’t know whether he can even beat this and now he has taken all the courage he has to take the first step in beating it. 

He reached out and he sought help, again, and Callum couldn’t be more aware of the feat that is for someone like Ben. 

“That’s amazing, babe.”

“She said they’ll let me know when someone’s available. It says here I just need to call and make an appointment.”

Callum reaches his arm around Ben’s shoulder to pull him tightly against his body again, letting Ben tuck his head into the crook of Callum’s neck. 

“I’m proud of you, you know. For seeking help, for telling Jay. I know how hard that is for you. You’re doing well.”

Ben sets the letter down on the counter where it originally came from and wraps his now empty hands around Callum’s middle, crossing them over Callum’s back and holding on tight. Callum’s own hand wanders to Ben’s back; up and down, rubbing soothing circles over Ben’s shirt.

He still has a long way to go and there will be a lot of ups and downs along the way, they both know that. But for now, Callum silently celebrates another huge step Ben has taken.

They’ll worry about the pressing matters later - about actually making the appointment, about hanging up the washing when their rack is still full of wet clothes from the other wash, about lunches that need to be packed and the shirts that need to be ironed.

This moment is for them. For Ben.

[pjplayground]

How would the au Lewises' first kiss would be with their respective bf/gfs? Tbh I can't really keep up with your aus I guess there's 3? Good work, keep it up!

For reference, here are all of my current important AUs that don't have anything to do with The Playground: - Discovery-Recovery - Little Lambs - The Polyam Ship - Lazy Days - Little Space - Agoraphobic

Discovery-Recovery Cornelius Unfortunately this one is under heavy spoilers so I can't give too much away. Just know he technically had two first kisses.

Little Lamb Lewis His first kiss wasn't until he was able to overcome his trauma. He actually ends up with Gaston in this AU (Franny and Lewis are 10 and Gaston is 12 when this AU takes place). Both of them needed to overcome some shit before they were able to find comfort in each other.

Poly Lewis He had three. With Goob, it was very much the cliche of nerd x jock. Lewis wasn't complaining about someone taller holding him, though. For both LIzzy and Franny it was surreal for him. Two pretty girls want to be with him? He must be dreaming!

Lazy Days Cornelius His first kiss with Franny came months after his initial healing process from bulimia. It was the first time in a while where he felt like how he looked didn't matter.

Little Neil This one is a little harder to pinpoint since his Caretaker, Franny, plants little kissies on him all the time. Outside of Little Space, Neil feels comfortable and accepted by Franny. Their first kiss probably happened before Neil felt that comfort around her, though. When they were young adults still in college for their future professions (Franny - Nurse, Neil - Teacher initially, but becomes an online Little Space educator later on).

Agoraphobic Lewis He's been cooped up in his home for four years after the incident at the science fair (no, it's not the disaster you see in the movie, it's a different incident). Sure, he has some online friends and an online presence via his art blog, but that's about it... It's probably gonna take a while for his first kiss to happen.

I know it's hard to keep up with my creative adventures, but regardless I'm glad you're enjoying them!

[the-real-agatha-harkness]

Arfids awareness!!

Hello! For disability pride month, I wanted to share my experience with Arfids! For those who don't know Arfids stand for

A- Avoidant

R- Restrictive

F- Food

I- Intake

D-Disorder

The general definition is a disorder where someone limits their food intake and variety of foods that they will eat. Unlike Anorexia or Bulimia, Arfids is not based on body image but instead, sensory issues, past traumas or fears, or a general disinterest in food or eating.

My Experience

I was diagnosed with Arfids in the middle of 9th grade and I have been going to a nutritionist since then. My food troubles stems from my sensory issues, my fear of becoming sick, and just a general lack of disinterest in food. I'm almost never hungry and getting myself to eat can be very difficult sometimes. I have alarms set and if I don't eat after they go off, I'll get in trouble. My safe foods are Caesar salad (only the dressing and lettuce), Nutella biscuits and M&Ms, that's not a lottt of food. Whenever I eat I'm overcome with the fear that I'll become sick because it which can lead panic attacks, I share my story on the hopes that Arfids can have more representation in media and in general. Thank you for reading and I'll post more Arfids content in the future!

[vee-46]

Real is RARE!!!

“Chubby people look pretty because thin people exist and thin people look pretty because chubby people exist”

-Anonymous-

You might find the above phrase a little confusing or rather for some a little ridiculous. Okay, imagine if we lived in a society with only thin people or with only chubby people. Yes exactly, that's going to be boring.

But if that's the case why are most of us in society trying to look the same by trying to fit into some beauty standard set by someone neither you nor I even know? Our body is such a beautiful gift to be cherished and treated right.

Everybody is not the same. Not everyone is chubby, thin or average and that's what makes our society a beautiful place. However, beauty standards have a high influence making lots of people insecure about their appearance. Thanks to it, annually many people seek counselling for bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder…etc. To everyone who doesn't know, bulimia is an eating disorder where a person overeats followed by self-induced vomiting, strict diets, and excessive exercise in order to reduce body weight. Whereas anorexia is when a person refuses the food intake leading once again to reduce weight excessively. And these are more complicated than it seems and hard to overcome.

Now you might ask me, is it bad to try and look pretty? And the answer to that is, no. It's not bad to look pretty. Work out, eat till your cravings are satisfied, get a tattoo, get some piercings, wear makeup and do facelifts. But Don't try to change your features. Instead, try to brighten them. Everyone's got a set of features that's highlighted when you look at them. Discover them and work on them. Don't change them for the sake of attention or fame.

My point is that everyone is beautiful and everyone is worth the beauty they are gifted with. All your scars, stretch marks, pimples, acne, birthmarks, moles… etc are what make you who you are. Every scar in your body has its background story, every pimple is proof of your hard work and dedication and every birthmark makes you special to stand out amongst the crowd.

Shout out to all my beautiful, dazzlingly gorgeous/handsome darlings out there who are insecure; YOU ARE UNIQUE, YOU ARE RARE AND YOU ARE ENOUGH. Don't let anyone else make decisions about you or your appearance. Not everyone needs to love and accept you, a few genuine people will do. Keep your head and standards high because you are worth every bit of your beauty.

[therenewcenter]

Overcoming Bulimia with Expert Support

Bulimia nervosa is a complex eating disorder marked by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise to avoid weight gain.

https://app.upbase.io/public/2aE4WniseroWeRBVKNtWC/d/c690e9a07aaab92435a4e63d23d2b3ea

[thespeakeasypodcast]

From Bulimia To Power Slap Champion: Chris Sicats Journey Of Strength & Survival

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Peer Responses Peer 1 Tara I found the discussion on serotonin and the thalamus to be interesting. What is your take on the way addiction impacts the brain and the body’s need to feel good? Does this affect one’s natural ability to unwind, relieve stress, or fall asleep? I myself would like to study this area more in detail because I am interested in understanding how addiction can worsen or spiral into even deeper troubles as the body becomes more and more dependent on a certain feeling. I think a lot of it has to do with simply not being able to rest the mind, relax and sleep. People chase oblivious states, which is like a substitute for good, healthy sleep. They do not have the capacity or ability to engage in sleep because they are missing something. I would like to see if healthy eating and exercise in the outdoors would have a big impact on mediating the effects of addiction on insomnia. Have you come across any instances of this? This one by Younes et al. (2016) looks interesting. I might also recommend the study by Kandeger, Selvi and Tanyer (2019). References Kandeger, A., Selvi, Y., & Tanyer, D. K. (2019). The effects of individual circadian rhythm differences on insomnia, impulsivity, and food addiction. Eating and Weight Disorders-Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 24(1), 47-55. Younes, F., Halawi, G., Jabbour, H., El Osta, N., Karam, L., Hajj, A., & Rabbaa Khabbaz, L. (2016). Internet addiction and relationships with insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress and self-esteem in university students: A cross-sectional designed study. PloS one, 11(9), e0161126. Peer 2 Marci Locked-in syndrome is an interesting disorder, and any injury to the brain can be traumatic to the body, as you point out. The devastation caused to the pons is important to consider and the fact that few people with this regain their motor skills suggest that the brain is somewhat fragile in terms of rehabilitation. However, I wonder if there is not some type of focus that can be made to help the brain to overcome these issues of degeneration and shutdown. It the person’s eyes and awareness are functioning, it should be worth trying. But how does one know the person is aware? I would be interested in reading more up on this particular issue because it sounds fascinating. Of course when I search for articles, I come up with a different type of lockdown syndrome—one related to COVID 19 lockdowns (Choudhery & Ansari, 2020; Garnero et al., 2020). That also is something I think should be researched because not enough attention is being given to it! References Choudhery, A. A., & Ansari, T. (2020). LOCKDOWN SYNDROME VS COVID-19 IN INDIA. European Journal of Biomedical, 7(8), 382-385. https://www.paperdue.com/customer/paper/relationship-between-addiction-insomnia-2175729#:~:text=Logout-,RelationshipbetweenAddictionInsomniaLockedinsyndrome,-Length2pages Garnero, M., Del Sette, M., Assini, A., Beronio, A., Capello, E., Cabona, C., ... & Pesce, G. (2020). COVID-19-related and not related Guillain-Barré syndromes share the same management pitfalls during lock down: The experience of Liguria region in Italy. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 418, 117114.   Read the full article

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Our greatest glory consists not in ever falling but in rising every time we fall. ~ Oliver Goldsmith Recovery process is when a person continually attempts to overcome an addiction or condition that affects their well-being and daily life. People struggle with all types of addictions, from drug addiction to gambling addiction, sex addiction, binge eating /bulimia, compulsive buying, anorexia, and even self-mutilation. It covers a very wide territory. Nonetheless, read on to learn what recovery means. What is recovery? Different individuals describe their recovery periods differently. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines recovery as the process of change where people improve their health and well-being and live self-directed lives, striving to reach their full potential. Others may define recovery as a remission period where they fight to overcome their illnesses and substance use disorders. More often than not, recovery is confused with sobriety. There is a fine line between recovery and sobriety. What is the difference between recovery and sobriety? It would be remiss of us not to define sobriety while defining recovery. So when can one use the term “sobriety,” and when is “in recovery” appropriate? Staying sober, or sobriety is about abstaining from harmful substances that will affect your overall health and daily life. On the other hand, recovery is life after an encounter with drug abuse disorders, that is, your lifestyle after substance addictions. What does it mean to be in recovery? To be in recovery does not mean leading a perfect lifestyle. Neither does it mean that once you have identified your problem with drug addiction, you’re healed from the disease and can embark on your everyday life. Healing from addiction doesn’t come right away. It is an everyday challenge. This is what it means to be in recovery. It is first accepting that you have a problem that needs fixing and actively seeking ways to correct it. Therefore, anyone in recovery is actively receiving treatment for their addictions, mental health, or substance abuse disorders and reforming their lives regarding personal relationships, finances, employment, etc. During this period, they deliberately choose to stay clean. There are various programs established to help you during recovery. Types of recovery programs Peer support groups These are free groups where recovering addicts get support from others far along in their recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous was the first 12-step program developed for recovering addicts. The tremendous progress reported by this AA group became an inspiration for other similar support groups, such as: Narcotics Anonymous (NA) for addicts struggling with other drug addictions besides alcohol. Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) for recovering sex addicts. Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) for addicts with anorexia, bulimia, or other food disorders. Gambling Anonymous (GA) for gambling addicts. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) for those manifesting unhealthy relationship patterns. Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS). Women for Sobriety. SMART recovery. LifeRing Secular Recovery. What happens in peer support groups? These peer support groups encourage participants to confront their addictions and fears through self-empowerment activities and provide them with tools to change their negative thought. Members are motivated to remain positive and committed to lifelong sobriety through: Living a balanced, healthy life and making the right decisions. Managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors effectively. Maintaining motivation to be better. Handling cravings to use. Therapy Drug therapy programs offer counseling that can help uncover the underlying contributors to addiction. People abuse drugs for different reasons; some do it as a recreational sport, others due to past trauma, to alleviate stress, and others due to peer pressure. All these underlying reasons will be addressed in drug counseling treatment and help the addict develop coping skills through their recovery journey.

Mindfulness Living a mindful life is one of the most crucial tools one should have in their recovery journey. Mindfulness involves staying aware and entirely in control of one’s thoughts and emotions; it involves acknowledging past experiences with addiction but staying above cravings, stress, or other triggers that may warrant a relapse. The following affirmations are meaningful during mindfulness: I am an addict. I am a recovering addict. I am clean. I choose to stay sober. Is recovery over when I relapse? This is a common question in any addict’s life. Just because one is clean and sober does not mean they are cured of their addictions. No matter how far along one is in sobriety, it is possible to relapse. Studies show that 40-60% of addicts relapse after their addiction treatment. Similarly, a good 90% of gambling addicts relapse during their treatment. Nonetheless, relapses are a part of recovery. They are not a sign of failure but only prove how hard you work to regain control of your life. How long does recovery take? Recovery is not time-bound. It is a life-long journey. Therefore, go easy on yourself once you slip up once or twice but always make sure you are working toward a better tomorrow. A drug-free tomorrow. It is common to feel like recovery is taking longer than expected. Everyone’s journey is unique. The beauty is that you are slowly redefining your life, allowing treatment plans and therapies to change you into a responsible person. One day you will realize the cravings aren’t as bad as they used to be, and your feelings no longer dictate your self-esteem. The most important thing to remember is to stay connected to your sponsors, therapists, or persons far along in recovery who can be good role models. Someone you can talk to on dark days and will help put yourself back together. Visit our site to learn how different drug addictions affect your health and well-being.