#MentalHealthMonday Let’s talk about that mean little voice inside. Not everyone has one, but I sure do. I named her Patrice. Yes, like How I Met Your Mother, Robin’s coworker Patrice. Mostly so that when she is being a self deprecating little monster who tells me that my arms (or legs or tummy) are too fat for that outfit I can reply with NOBODY ASKED YOU PATRICE. Over the years from therapy I have learned some coping techniques to not get self destructive again, but it’s a daily battle. The best tool I have learned recently is to give her rules. I have to eat. She can’t mess with that. I can’t throw up my food anymore, dental work costs A LOT of money. Does she bring up any valid statements? If so, take it with a grain of salt and brainstorm positive ways to overcome it. If not, girl bye. I know it’s not a lot, but these are the steps I have taken the past 4 years of recovery. Yeah, 4 years and still a daily battle. Give Him/Her/Them a name, and know your NOT alone. • • • • • • #candiedcurves #celebratemysize #curvywomen #curvygirlsvip #iamsexysize #plusmodelmag #boldandcurvy #plusandproud #bigandblunt #effyourbeautystandards #bodypositive #fullfigured #iamperfect #beautybeyondsize #curvyfashion #nowrongwaytobeawoman #loveyourbody #womenstyle #edrecovery #neda #nedawareness