Separate emotionally from the family you grew up in; not to theΒ point of estrangement, but enough so that your identity is separate from that of your parents and siblings.
Build togetherness based on a shared intimacy and identity, while at the same time set boundaries to protect each partnerβs autonomy.
Establish a rich and pleasurable sexual relationship and protect it from the intrusions of the workplace and family obligations.
For couples with children, embrace the daunting roles of parenthood and absorb the impact of a babyβs entrance into the marriage. Learn to continue the work of protecting the privacy of you and your spouse as a couple.
Confront and master the inevitable crises of life.
Maintain the strength of the marital bond in the face of adversity. The marriage should be a safe haven in which partners are able to express their differences, anger and conflict.
Use humor and laughter to keep things in perspective and to avoid boredom and isolation.
Nurture and comfort each other, satisfying each partnerβs needs for dependency and offering continuing encouragement and support.
Keep alive the early romantic, idealized images of falling in love, while facing the sober realities of the changes wrought by time.
Thanks to Judith S. Wallerstein, PhD, co-author of the book "The Good Marriage: How and Why Love Lasts."
Source: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/marriage.aspx
Word of the Day: verisimilitude- the quality of seeming real; truth
Such personality! How could you ever eat that? π
When you wake up and realize, none of this matters. The social constructs we've created are like an advanced sim that is MADE to only benefit some and keep the rest in line. Why the fuck do we subscribe to this? It makes me hate waking up to this world.
Hahahaha I'm dying! It's so true!
i always thought of a king sized bed as being a bit bigger than a queen, but now that i have one, i can tell you that a king sized bed is an absurdity. i can sprawl out, and my husband can sprawl out, and the cat can sprawl out, and none of us are touching. i reach out in the night, and find only pillows and plush walruses. i reach further and eventually find his elbow. he rolls over the comforters to try and find me. βi have crossed oceans of bed to be with you,β he says. there is a vast expanse of bed untouched, unmapped, unexplored. the cat is still trying to sleep on my face.
Yup
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If you are concerned that somethingβs wrong, you should see a doctor immediately. Your health is not something you should ignore, and most of these problems can be reversible if treated in time (although many can be permanent). I hope you will consider recovery before you are faced with medical complications or even death. Eating disorders can do a lot of damage to your body. Recovery is always an option. β€ I love you lil bean.
heart palpitations
slow or irregular heartbeat (brachycardia)
fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
cold/icy hands and feet
fainting
chest pain, burning or tightness (angina)
bruising very easily
pain in your shoulders, back, neck, or jaw
red spots on the insides of your arms and legs
blue tint to nailbeds, lips, and skin
tingling in your limbs
blood clots
swelling of your ankles, feet, or abdomen
sweating
weakness or dizziness
coughing up white sputum
cramps or pain in your legs
fullness/choking feeling
shortness of breath
yellow looking skin (jaundice)
yellow eyes
pale, bloody or tar-like stool
swollen or tender abdomen
dark/foul smelling urine
skin rashes
diarrhea
persistent nausea
loss of appetite
exhaustion
bruising easily
excessive or constant sweating
sudden weight gain and high cholesterol
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
metabolism slows down
pale or foamy/bubbly urine
urinating very often or very rarely
swelling of your legs, ankles, and feet
shortness of breath
exteme fatigue or drowsiness
nausea that doesnβt go away
feeling cold (anemia)
swollen, puffy face
food tastes like metal
your breath smells like ammonia/fish
brown, red, or purple urine
pressure when urinating
fever
chronic constipation
cramping
pain or difficulty when going to the bathroom
bloody or black stools
foul smelling stools
persistent gas
anal hemmorhoids
sudden extreme urge to go to the bathroom
seizures
mental fuzziness/lack of concentration
memory problems
nightmares
anxiety, depression and paranoia
insomnia and other sleep issues
development of binge eating
suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self harm
compulsive behaviors/rituals
hysteria
feeling restless
impaired or worsening vision and hearing
speech difficulty
irregular breathing
physical numbness
mood swings
bleeding from your ears
stomach pain or cramps
pain when pressing down on stomach
burning sensation in stomach
acid reflux
coughing or vomiting blood
ulcer(s)
coughing white or pink mucus
headaches
chills or fever
diarrhea or bloody stools
bloating
sensitivity to cold
nausea and vomiting
loss of menstrual cycle (amenorrhea) can point to infertility
tooth decay, gum disease
swollen glands in neck
excess hair growth all over your body and face (linugo)
dry, blotchy skin
bones easily fracture and break (osteopenia/osteoperosis)
hair loss
brittle nails
painful esophagus can be a sign of rupture
loss of sex drive
erectile dysfunction
thyroid disorders
getting sick very often (immune system)
dehydration
weak muscles
These are not all of the symptoms and medical complications that can occur because of an eating disorder. Itβs important to recognize that an eating disorder can lead to death if left untreated. Please take care of yourself. Recovery is always an option, and you deserve to be healthy and happy. Check out my help page for info on where to start with your recovery. Text 741-741 to chat with a crisis counselor.
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I won't be posting any thinspo or proana/mia photos, memes, quotes, or blogs. I'm not here to share any motivation for pursuing the fucked up illness we're working through. I'm not your enabler. I'm just here to tell the truth. And hopefully offer some guidance.
So if you want any of the aforementioned, this is not the tumblr for you.
The sky doesnβt want me to breathe flames through petite unknowns
Let my skin stretch over, under, and through my frame to capture my essence in bones
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