I’m pretty sure I have body dysmorphia. My brain will often see a distorted physical view of my body. Meaning, I’ll think I’m fatter than I really am or I’ll think I look older than I really do. I’ll hone-in on my physical imperfections……or, at least what I perceive to be “imperfect”. I’m very aware that I spend too much time on analyzing my physical appearance.
Read MoreAnd I just want to let you know that I stayed sober through this whole debacle. These things are EXACTLY what I’d drink over. I’d drink over stress and I’d drink over success. It really didn’t matter if I had an excuse or not. If you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way to get it. And that saying goes for sobriety, too. I don’t just
Read MoreHOWEVER…..even though I have my go-getter attitude, I’m not taking care of myself physically. I only got 4 hours of sleep last night– that is NOT enough sleep…..especially taking care of my soon-to-be 3-year old son, Donnie. Donnie is GO GO GO ENERGY……he’s non-stop and I gotta keep up with him. I WANT to keep up with him. I’m the mommy that gets on the floor with my child and hops around like a frog with him, saying, “RIBBIT! RIBBIT!” I love being actively involved with my son and I love playing with him, but when I’m super exhausted, I’m a wet blanket and crabby.
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