Self-Acceptance
"Even though sometimes I feel alone in my eating disorder, I know that there are people out there who have gone through what I am going through and also struggle."
What is common humanity?
I will never recover.
While recovery does not feel possible right now, I am doing what I can to make it happen.
"I am still learning how to live without my eating disorder and may struggle at times but that is okay."
Self-Forgiveness
An example of this is "I am brave."
What is positive self-affirmation?
I was destined to have a horrible life.
When I am struggling around mealtimes or anytime while here, I always can reach out for help through these people. (2 answers)
What are peers and staff?
Name this cognitive distortion:
I have done stuff in the past that I wish I can change but I also know that there is no way to do that. I feel so torn like those are my only two options.
What is Black and white or all or nothing thinking
I hate myself
I don't fully love myself, but I am working on it.
"I have arms and they help me swing."
What is neutral self-talk?
Despite all my flaws and despite the things that have happened to me or because of me, I am worthy and deserving of a good life.
What is Radical Self-Acceptance?
I need my eating disorder for safety and security.
Although the ED feels like it understands me best, it is something that has lied to me more than helped and I can find safety and security through more adaptive means.
We set these in intentions every morning and it would work best if they are followed up on.
What are goals and values?
"I have made mistakes in the past but that does not make me a bad person' is an example of what?
What is defusion?
"I am unlovable"
"I have just not found my people yet, but that does not mean that something is fatally flawed with me."
These are things that make us human even though they don't always feel great. When we address them first thing in the morning, the chance we can prepare ourselves for them is much higher.
What are vulnerability factors?