ecm,
You are brave to discuss all this with us. Good for you! I hope we can help.
Last week, you posted a link to an article on perfectionism. I know some people get defensive, or keep a closed mind when they see something with the word "God" in it, or a biblical reference. I am not a believer in organized religion myself; however, I'm not against it either. But when I read that article, sifting out the biblical references, I "got it." They were right on about so many things that I was embarrassed. I think you got it, too. Perfectionism is not a virtue. Self-acceptance is. As Jamie Lee Curtis recently said, people don't love you because you have a professionally-trained body courtesy of Bally's gym, or your teeth are straight, or your skin is flawless. People love you because you have a good attitude, you take charge of your life & make things happen, you love them (how can you love others when you don't love yourself?), and you can see the humor in life.
It's going to be a hard habit for me to break, being a perfectionist from a long line of perfectionists, but I thought hard about it over the weekend, and I'm ready to try to let go of that.
I don't mean I'm going to stop taking a shower every day, but no more volunteering for every single committee & cause. And I'm going to try to stop thinking so much about my weight.
I'm glad you listened to your heart about talking to the doctor. Your kids need a healthy mom. It's so easy to get bogged down in our illness, but I always try to unbog myself before I turn into a grumpy old witch.
Here's a (hug) and a pat on the shoulder for support. Good luck in your struggle.
sperry_twiggins
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