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Comment on Opting for Change in the Face of Fear by Alejandro Adrian LeMon, Ph.D., LMHC

Alejandro Adrian LeMon, Ph.D., LMHC — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 03:35:19 +0000

In reply to Martina. Great comment Martina. There is a story of a man in India who, in 1979, decided to plant trees to save his island from erosion. Thirty-seven years later this forest is bigger than Central Park. Just one person could do so much! Now imagine an entire society of people devoting the same kind of energy into valuing diversity and inner-beauty! Wishful thinking on my end but I'm sure we will get there one day.

Comment on Opting for Change in the Face of Fear by Martina

Martina — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:52:21 +0000

This is a very important story and I’m thankful you shared it with us. I feel bad for you that you had to go through this. I had a similar experience myself when I was dieting in high school, except that I realized that I’m going overboard before something really bad happened. Still, for a long time my breakfast was an apple and a carrot and my dinner was a bowl of cereals and that’s it for the whole day. Now when I look back, I was pretty messed up. Society is the one to blame I guess? Just like in your case, people (even my mother!) would call me “chubby”, “fat”. When I lost weight, they told me I looked good so I kept on dieting and no one saw anything wrong with that. I noticed it myself when I didn’t want to eat a yoghurt because – for me – it contained too many calories (and it was a non-flavoured one, just a regular yoghurt). I made a change myself, but I realize people are different and live in different enviroments, in different societies. I believe people should be taught that everyone is different and beautiful and that we should accept people the way they are. It’s disgusting that society makes a teenage girl anxious about her weight and her appearance. Anyway, I’m super happy for you! You live a great life now and your story is truly an inspiration. Make sure to tell it to your daughters and teach them about importance of self-care and respecting other people 😀

Comment on The Relationship Between Sex Addiction and Drugs by Ann

Ann — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:45:58 +0000

Interesting piece. I was molested when I was younger, raped in my teens and within my marriage by my ex. I never turned to drugs or alcohol….and certainly never became a sex addict. But I also had intensive therapy as a teen and had a good head on my shoulders. I knew, and acknowledged , what had happened…..and swore to not let it BE my life. I guess it’s dependent on each individual. But I do know some women who are what I would call sex addicts…..it’s a dangerous lifestyle. And just a quick question….do you know if more women than men are considered this? Or men than women? Or is it about equal?

Comment on Exercises to Ease the Symptoms of Depression by Ann

Ann — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:37:26 +0000

I can attest to the benefits of walking during when you’re feeling down on yourself and everything else. My therapist actually took me out on them when I had my sessions when I was younger, and I’ve maintained that habit. Whether alone, or with friends and family, it helps me immensely. Great post. And good for those that don’t know of it. 🙂

Comment on How Swimming Has Helped Me Enjoy School by Ann

Ann — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:31:40 +0000

Kathleen, this is an inspiring story! Wonderful! And I’m so glad that you’ve been able to find an activity that will help in all aspects. I wish you nothing but the absolute best!

Comment on Eternal Sunshine of the Sensitive Mind: The Highly Sensitive Person Survival Guide by Ann

Ann — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:25:24 +0000

I absolutely love this! And when I was younger, I was super sensitive…..and now that I’m grown and with a daughter of my own, I see she’s the same way, and I certainly don’t want her to go through the same kind of suffering I did. Thanks for sharing these tips to help me help her deal with it…I knew some of these, but not all. Great post here.

Comment on Opting for Change in the Face of Fear by Ann

Ann — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:16:57 +0000

I absolutely love this! And thank you for sharing your story…..it hits very close to home for me, as my older sister has this same disorder, but she will continue to deny it to this day. (Though like you she has passed out and has lost chunks of hair), but she’s always been one to try to fit in….sad what kids will do, and continue as adults. I pray for your continued healing. 🙂

Comment on Opting for Change in the Face of Fear by Louise Dutton

Louise Dutton — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:47:03 +0000

Very insightful article. I feel like this article shows the importance of programs that can help to screen for students/ children/ teenagers, that may be struggling with eating disorders, as well as the important or access to programs that can help support people to shift and change their habits and negative perceptions of food and themselves. I feel that schools can play an important role in educating students of the dangers of eating disorders as well as pointing them to resources that they can use. This was a really great read…..

Comment on From the Ashes: Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse by Tania Cusack

Tania Cusack — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 03:42:58 +0000

Hi My name is Tania Cusack and I am writing to ask permission to use this story on being a victim of a narcissist for my research. I am researching th effects of living with a narcissist and analysing peoples stories of narcissistic abuse which are published on open access internet. This is genuine research attached to a university and I would like to ask the website owners copyright permission so can you please email me so I can send a return email to send an official explanation and invitation to have data from your website (mostly this story above about living with a narcissist) used in my research. Thanks

Comment on How Swimming Has Helped Me Enjoy School by Alejandro Adrian LeMon, Ph.D., LMHC

Alejandro Adrian LeMon, Ph.D., LMHC — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:34:06 +0000

In reply to Jeff. HI Jeff, yes Kathleen found a way (swimming) to improve her social circle as well as better manage the symptoms of her condition on her own. That is very admirable. Great for her! Her experiences offer hope to other teens with Asperger's (now under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder) who are not aware of the benefits of swimming in better managing their condition.