Just something someone posted on one of the UMaine group pages. Thought that this took a lot of courage and heart to post something this personal. There are a lot of people out there who need to read something like this every day and I think by doing this sole act, she has helped so many people. Very inspirational... Okay I know more than half of you do not know me or my story. This may be too much information, or just what some people need to hear. For two years I have suffered with anorexia. I was almost told I had to go back to treatment and not go to college when I lost a lot more weight this past August. I was determined to succeed and gain weight back so I could go on and pursue my dream to become a doctor. When I came to college I was only 88 pounds. Since I have been here Ive been able to see what life is all about: fun, friends, going out, hard work, and with all that the energy you use up day to day. Its been three months and I shocked my doctor when I came back 20 pounds heavier, as she thought I would come back to be sent back to a treatment center. Going through these past two years, I see people who look like they potentially may or may not have eating disorders, including many girls who barely eat in the cafeteria, and do loads of cardio at the gym who are SO unhealthily skinny. After seeing this and talking to one who came clean about suffering with an eating disorder to me, I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a councilor and changed my major. Every day I still struggle, but I stay strong in hopes to finally forget it all and be 100% normal. I do not post this to the page to get all this sappy gush, but to simply put myself out there to help those in need. If you suffer from anything, depression, anxiety, being bullied, body image issues, or just need a shoulder.. I am here. To all those girls who feel they need to be excessively skinny, you dont have to. Most of all, just live your life and be happy. We are here to pursue our dreams, not pursue societies love of skin and bone. Fitness and health is where its at. Im here for each and every last one of you.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 02:58:15 +0000
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