tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.comments2019-02-08T03:35:04.251+11:00Before You Take That First Compulsive BiteBefore You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-29515784647262343452015-01-31T10:16:24.367+11:002015-01-31T10:16:24.367+11:00So nice to get your comment, reminded me that we a...So nice to get your comment, reminded me that we are not alone and together we can do this recovery thing.Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-34659104642964143532015-01-31T03:05:39.652+11:002015-01-31T03:05:39.652+11:00Was excited to see a new entry from you pop up in ...Was excited to see a new entry from you pop up in my RSS Feeds this morning. Welcome back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-40990251359245042152014-12-20T01:43:21.938+11:002014-12-20T01:43:21.938+11:00this is beautiful, thank you so much!this is beautiful, thank you so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-21042561718570224362013-03-27T09:35:41.202+11:002013-03-27T09:35:41.202+11:00Hello-
I was just browsing for inspiration and ca...Hello-<br /><br />I was just browsing for inspiration and came across your blog. I believe I am also a Food Addict (or Compulsive Overeater), and have been struggling with my relationship with food for many years. I want to tell you I think it's admirable that you have your thoughts/posts online and I wish you well on your journey in recovery. We all have the strength. I am hoping this blog helps me find mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-9764611874274546772012-08-03T08:18:00.751+10:002012-08-03T08:18:00.751+10:00You are not alone, thanks for commentingYou are not alone, thanks for commentingBefore You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-86704763356422804672012-06-28T09:44:18.626+10:002012-06-28T09:44:18.626+10:00I identified with a lot of this and struggle espec...I identified with a lot of this and struggle especially with these:<br /><br />• I get excessively busy – at work and in my private life – and leave no time for feeling my feelings.<br />• Acted over-responsibly, assumed I could fix everything. Did for others what they needed to do for themselves with the expectation they’d look after me back. I have focused on other people’s problems rather than face I had my own.<br />• I kept eating food that made me compulsive and promising myself to just have one.<br />• I have lied about what I have eaten; to myself and others.<br /><br />And reading this (and other posts in your blog) have helped me tonight by telling me that I am not alone in these feelings. For that, I thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-84586580841048400152012-05-06T12:01:26.510+10:002012-05-06T12:01:26.510+10:00Thank you, and wish you everything you need in you...Thank you, and wish you everything you need in your recovery.Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-19306281886132070122012-04-27T08:51:33.707+10:002012-04-27T08:51:33.707+10:00Hi. Just wanted to say I stumbled upon your blog ...Hi. Just wanted to say I stumbled upon your blog just a few days ago and am just starting to visit a local OA meeting. I wish you growth and peace as you continue on with your OA journey. Thank you for sharing your journey here. It helps others.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-81900461121494172842012-04-11T12:46:35.624+10:002012-04-11T12:46:35.624+10:00Thanks I need all the reminders I can get. My dis...Thanks I need all the reminders I can get. My disease keeps getting more cunning and is able to trick me into believing I am a sane person.Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-5723136058397171882012-03-13T16:24:53.936+11:002012-03-13T16:24:53.936+11:00Wow. Thank you for your honesty, thank you for sha...Wow. Thank you for your honesty, thank you for sharing. It helps me to see my own 'crazies'. Pamela'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-1416969973315941792010-08-20T00:28:10.303+10:002010-08-20T00:28:10.303+10:00Good gratitude reminder. I find that spending and...Good gratitude reminder. I find that spending and debt can be part of the disease and being fiscally responsible is sometimes an indicator of my spiritual health, so congrats on the car and the debt repayment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-11059323765989179772010-08-04T10:54:22.776+10:002010-08-04T10:54:22.776+10:00Well, food isn't necessarily my drug of choice...Well, food isn't necessarily my drug of choice (although if I have a sugary treat the rest of the day will be an endless binge-fest, which is why I do avoid sugar) but I think it's a component of the disease of addiction, which I definitely have, and since I blog about addiction (and recovery) I'm curious. I enjoy your site - thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-31230394759963985112010-07-27T21:15:46.305+10:002010-07-27T21:15:46.305+10:00I know of FAA, but have ever gone so can't exp...I know of FAA, but have ever gone so can't explain the difference (fairly). Maybe a visit to both?Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-90277982119014693292010-07-27T08:02:52.590+10:002010-07-27T08:02:52.590+10:00Good for you :) I've been wondering if someo...Good for you :) I've been wondering if someone on the 'inside' could explain the difference between OA and FAA. Are you familiar with both?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-1863525874450597132010-07-21T21:28:25.852+10:002010-07-21T21:28:25.852+10:00You've made my day, thank you. It is so nice ...You've made my day, thank you. It is so nice to know that we are not alone. We are on our journey to recovery - and we are worth it. There is heaps of help out there, just keep asking for it and keep working it. I am constantly amazed by all the little surprises my HP has in store for me - like messages from Texas.Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-72031154951126631842010-07-21T04:27:47.279+10:002010-07-21T04:27:47.279+10:00I am so happy to have found your blog! I am in Te...I am so happy to have found your blog! I am in Texas, USA and I am pretty new to OA. I have only been attending meetings for 3 months. I am starting another meeting tonight at 7! I can't believe this is all happening! 3 months ago, I felt helpless and alone (mostly). Now, I know that there are so many other people who have what I have and are willing to help me and love me. I know what you mean about that first bite. I weigh over 500 lbs and my knees have just about given up so I have a really big (no pun intended) incentive to keep going. I will say that I am dependent on your recovery. No pressure, but this is not about you. Just like my recovery is not about me. Others are dying from this disease. We have to recover to tell them that they can recover. I need you to recover (and slip and tell me to depend on my HP so that I won't slip...) Anyway, thank you for writing this blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-34425021177006483082010-07-08T21:13:44.208+10:002010-07-08T21:13:44.208+10:00Thanks for your support and agree, gratitude total...Thanks for your support and agree, gratitude totally helps. And thanks to my HP, today I can see all I have to be grateful for.Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-77044250900651204562010-06-17T01:01:26.416+10:002010-06-17T01:01:26.416+10:00I like your new blog design! You are powerless ov...I like your new blog design! You are powerless over all those things, but you do have power over your own attitude. Gratitude lists are good. Asking for help is good too. Hope you have a good day :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-86352412344316384062010-06-09T02:59:32.935+10:002010-06-09T02:59:32.935+10:00Hey there. I'm glad you're hangin' in...Hey there. I'm glad you're hangin' in there. You're right - "this too shall pass."<br /><br />I’ve been thinking about blogging and celebrity and anonymity ( http://stark-raving-sober.blogspot.com/2010/06/online-and-celebrity-anonymity-what.html ) and I’d love to hear your opinion.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />So-and-soAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-90887724344660765102010-06-04T02:10:33.669+10:002010-06-04T02:10:33.669+10:00"Allergic to sugar based foods" - I hear..."Allergic to sugar based foods" - I hear ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-9491392567925906282010-05-23T16:00:14.145+10:002010-05-23T16:00:14.145+10:00Thank you, appreciate your support.Thank you, appreciate your support.Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-6825057073694457582010-05-14T12:07:53.840+10:002010-05-14T12:07:53.840+10:00Hello. I am new to food focussed 12 step programs....Hello. I am new to food focussed 12 step programs. I have been abstinate for 4 days at the end of today. On 4/28/2010 I reached 4 years clean and sober from alchohol and drugs. I just read your post "in the Food; how did it happen" Thank you so much for wrting this. We may sometime doubt if our HP is with us, but I feel your Hp was with you when you composed that post. It is very powewful!! If I am tempted to to break my abstinance or drink or use drugs, I will try and read this post first.. thanks very muchAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184870520871962275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-56374339787778383032010-05-14T05:26:49.798+10:002010-05-14T05:26:49.798+10:00Thanks, reading your blog in this moment has helpe...Thanks, reading your blog in this moment has helped me to avoid a binge. I am new to OA recovery and am inspired by your efforts.<br /><br />Thanks, CurtisCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340830240001226016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-55390570885773610282010-04-27T13:14:18.526+10:002010-04-27T13:14:18.526+10:00Hi! I like your blog. Would mind if I add you to...Hi! I like your blog. Would mind if I add you to my blogroll, here: http://stark-raving-sober.blogspot.com/ ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130344076994921764.post-88150963271196734592010-04-15T20:28:23.272+10:002010-04-15T20:28:23.272+10:00Thank you, in being honest about my feelings I get...Thank you, in being honest about my feelings I get to learn how to handle my feelings. I've spent so much of my life trying to be anybody but who I was, feel anything other than what I was feeling and it left me emotionally bankrupt. I no longer want to live like that. Please keep sharing your feelings and together, with help, we can arrest our compulsive overeating.Before You Take That First Compulsive Bitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036025247169854977noreply@blogger.com