Cutting Yourself on the Inside

Have you struggled with a loss of appetite for several months now? Do you remember the last time you ate without thinking about a scale? When was the last time you looked in the mirror without grimacing? I can help you. This book is dedicated to those suffering with an eating disorder called Anorexia Nervosa. I am writing based on my experience with the disease. The personal accounts within this book can aid in identifying and overcoming this disorder. Too many teen girls walk the halls of school living in their heads and starving their bodies. This book can help you to see the beautiful girl in the mirror, regain your appetite and begin talking about your feelings without fear of judgment.Twenty years ago, I was caught in the grips of Anorexia Nervosa. The disorder made me feel as though I was cutting myself on the inside. I stood at 5 foot 2 inches, weighted 92 pounds, and wore a size zero in jeans. I will relate to you within this book the ways to beat this eating disorder. Eating disorders can take their toll on you, your relationships, and your life. I have written this book as a guide for you to find an outlet for your thoughts, coping mechanisms for your stress and a way forward in your daily interactions with family, friends, and peers.It is important to understand, this disease is not attention seeking, but instead a reaction to overattentive environments. If you read through this book, you will find tips and guides to cope with school, sports, family, and friends. It is not easy being a teenage girl, especially in high school. This guide serves to help navigate the daily pressures young women are under in their everyday lives.Within ’Cutting Yourself on the Inside’, you will discover:Ways to improve your self-esteem through self-reflectionTips to eat full meals three times a day without feeling guiltyOpen communication with your parents about your feelingsImprove communication with your siblings about your daily lifeImprove communication with your friends about your true selfOpen your daily schedule to new opportunities with new friends, activities, and groupsWho you were before people told you who you wereThe ability to move forward from external opinions and truly see your value in the mirror instead of the numbers on the scale is what this book is all about. I understand the struggle. I see you and understand you. This book is dedicated to helping you overcome Anorexia Nervosa.I invite you to read through this guide. You have an opportunity to change your reflection without harming yourself in the process. Take it. Take back control of your life.