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Positive books, songs, quotes, and more for ED Recovery!
Hey everyone. Welcome to the official thread for posting books, songs, quotes and more about eating disorder recovery!
Positive things only, please! Pro-ED posts will be removed promptly by a moderator. If you want to recommend something with a title that contains weight or size numbers, or anything else that may break the Terms of Service or rules... don't! If you're unsure if a title is acceptable to be posted, please PM a moderator and ask. |
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A Little's Enough- Angels and Airwaves
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=KLLC6kF5-vU When all is said and done Will we still feel pain inside? Will the scars go away with night? Sharp smile for the morning light? It's like the best dream to have Where every thing is not so bad Every tear is so alone Like God himself is coming home to say I can do any thing If you want me here And I can fix any thing If you let me near What are those secrets now That you're too scared to tell I'd whisper them all aloud So you can hear your self The trees were the first sign The deepest blue, the clearest sky The silence came with the brightest eyes And turned water into wine The children ran to see The parents stood in disbelief And those who knew braced for the ride The earth itself it came alive to say I can do any thing if you want me here And I can fix anything if you let me near What are those secrets now That you're too scared to tell I whisper them all aloud so you can hear your self I'm sorry I have to say it but you look like you're sad Your smile is gone; I've noticed it bad The cure is if you let in just a little more love I promise you this a little's enough I'm sorry I have to say it but you look like you're sad Your smile is gone; I've noticed it bad The cure is if you let in just a little more love I promise you this a little's enough Love and respect yourself. |
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I know this isn't about ED's, however I think it fits well for recovery of anything really...
Courage is- The Strange Familiar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXrWRM0E6YA Take all my vicious words And turn them into something good Take all my preconceptions And let the truth be understood Take all my prized possessions Leave only what I need Take all my pieces of doubt And let me be what's underneath Courage is when you're afraid, But you keep on moving anyway Courage is when you're in pain, But you keep on living anyway We all have excuses why Living in fear something in us dies Like a bird with broken wings It's not how high he flies, But the song he sings Courage is when you're afraid, But you keep on moving anyway Courage is when you're in pain, But you keep on living anyway, You keep on living anyway It's not how many times you've been knocked down It's how many times you get back up Courage is when you've lost your way, But you find your strength anyway Courage is when you're afraid Courage is when it all seems grey Courage is when you make a change, And you keep on living anyway You keep on moving anyway You keep on giving anyway You keep on loving anyway |
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One book that I read that was very supportive was Life without Ed by Jenni Schaefer. It has lots of different chapters giving different advice for differnet stages of your eating disorder.
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There is a book called Perfect by Natasha Friend.
It helped me a lot when I was struggling. |
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there is a christian called shell perris who really truggled with eating
she is now a singer some songs by her which are really good are ordinary day, made to be me and barbie girl. they arent on youtube however i think they may be on myspace. Also there is a site called cross rhythm which she posts on. if anyone likes her songs then please PM me and i can send you them (: xox |
books
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew any books involving eating disorders, they can be rocovery ones or not. Either.
Thanks. The ones I've read so far are; massive - julia bell second star to the right - deborah hautzig perfect - ?? eve's apple - ?? |
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This is a good link that will give you quite a few ideas about what you're looking for. I hope you find something that you like. [:
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Wasted by marya hornbacher is one of the best, seeing as you live in Australia i'd gladly send you a copy, if not you can find it in most book stores like dymocks for 10-15 buck.
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The best littl girl in the world by steven levenkron
Skinny By Ibi kaslik |
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Monkey Taming by Judith Fathallah
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I haven't read it but [edited] by laurie halse anderson is supposed to be about eating disorders and it is supposed to be good.
The best little girl in the world by steven levenkron is good. It was written in 1978(I believe...I read it awhile ago) but it is still worth the read. :smile |
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[edited] is great...however, it is extremely triggering, so proceed with caution.
I'm currently loving "Life Without Ed" by Jenni Schaefer. It's a recovery story, and talks about how to look at your ED as a seperate being and treat recovery like breaking up with an abusive boyfriend. Really great read. =] |
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Faded Denim by Melody Carlson is a good one.
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faded denim is great. and im reading wintergirls by laurie halse anderson and it's true it is a bit triggering but the author is awesome.. if you like that book, try Speak by the same author..
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Thank you all so much! :)
I've seen the movie 'best little girl in the world' but haven't been able to find the book anywhere in australia. :( |
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The only one I can think of is Losing It by Sandy McKay.
It's about a girl with anorexia recovering in hospital. |
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I've gone ahead and reopened and re-stuck the "Positive books, songs, quotes, and more for ED Recovery!" thread (this one), since the newer books thread has gained some ground and people seem to be using it. =) Thus, I've merged that thread into this one and, voila!
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I read a book called Skinny Boy, about a boy with anorexia. I personally loved it, mainly because I could really relate to it, being an boy with an eating disorder myself, and it's written in a creative way, i think ^_^
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"Courage" by Superchick is a great song about recovering from an ED. :) I love it.
I told another lie today, and I got through this day, no one saw through my games. I know the right words to say Like, "I don't feel well" "I ate before I came" Then someone tells me how good I look, and for a moment for a moment, I am happy. But when I'm alone, no one hears me cry. I need you to know I'm not through the night, some days, I'm still fighting to walk towards the light. I need you to know that we'll be okay, together, we can make it through another day. I don't know the first time I felt unbeautiful, the day I chose not to eat. What I do know is how I changed my life forever, I know I should know better. There are days when I'm okay, and for a moment for a moment, I find hope. But there are days when I'm not okay, and I need your help so I'm letting go... I need you to know I'm not through the night. Some days, I'm still fighting to walk towards the light. I need you to know that we'll be okay, together, we can make it through another day. You should know you're not on your own, these secrets are walls that keep us alone. I don't know when, but I know now together, we'll make it through somehow. Together, we'll make it through somehow. I need you to know, I'm not through the night. Some days, I'm still fighting to walk towards the light. I need you to know that we'll be okay together, we can make it through another day. <3 |
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Warning: This video may be triggering for some, so please use your best judgment before watching.
Here's the youtube video called Anorexia: The Little Things. It's an inspirational video, that is aimed to motivate anyone with an eating disorder to reach out and get the help they need to recover. |
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Looks by Madeline George is a very good book. Not sure if author's name is spelled right though.
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Stand In the Rain by SuperChic(k) is a good song when you are in a struggle.
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The power of now, eckarht tolley, it'll be the last thing you'll need to read
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Positive, Uplifting Song I Wish I Heard Earlier
I would consider myself pretty much recovered from my ED, I've gained all my weight back plus a little extra, I feel healthier, look healthier, and have much MORE energy. I was listening to the radio last week and I heard this song for the first time. I wish I had heard this song when I first started the destructive path of an ED. Here are the lyrics to it, if you can I would highly recommend downloading it and listening to it ALL the time too.
More Beautiful You - by: Jonny Diaz Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine Says she wants to look that way But her hair isn’t straight her body isn’t fake And she’s always felt overweight Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see That beauty is within your heart And you were made with such care your skin your body and your hair Are perfect just the way they are There could never be a more beautiful you Don’t buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do So there could never be a more beautiful you Little girl twenty-one the things that you’ve already done Anything to get ahead And you say you’ve got a man but he’s got another plan Only wants what you will do instead Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come You starve yourself to play the part But I can promise you there’s a man whose love is true And he’ll treat you like the jewel you are So turn around you’re not too far To back away be who you are To change your path go another way It’s not too late you can be saved If you feel depressed with past regrets The shameful nights hope to forget Can disappear they can all be washed away By the one who’s strong can right your wrongs Can rid your fears dry all your tears And change the way you look at this big world He will take your dark distorted view And with His light He will show you truth And again you’ll see through the eyes of a little girl |
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You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you I agree wholeheartedly. The lyrics are beautiful. x |
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I'm so happy that you're better now. :D
And I like those lyrics. They're so..hopeful. :) I'm not sure if you've heard of it but there's this song 'Courage' by the band Superchick that talks about an ED too. It's first-person point of view and I think it's kinda sad but the message is a hopeful one too. |
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this is amazing. I'm going to tape it to my wall and look at it everyday for inspiration to stay healthy ^^ thanks for posting
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Hey,
Thanks so much for sharing this. The lyrics are beautiful, and the song carries so much meaning to so many of us. I am so glad that you have been on the road to recovery; you are very, very brave. You are so strong to have come so far, and I truly admire you. Take care. :) |
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That beauty is within your heart
That line is so true. I love this song, it's beautiful. |
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I quite like the quote that is in my signature at the moment; from a song called 'In The Aeroplane Over the Sea' by a band called Neutral Milk Hotel.
'And one day we will die And our ashes will fly From the aeroplane over the sea But for now we are young Let us lay in the sun And count every beautiful thing we can see' This is the verse that is particularly striking but the whole song holds the very same meaning. It's about living in the present and learning to just live life to the fullest, there are so many beautiful things around us, we should appreciate them whilst we can and there is no point in worrying about things that we won't take to our grave. Here is a [LINK] to the song, |
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It's Not About the Weight by Dr. Susie Mendehlson (sp?)
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Dear anybody with an eating disorder:
http://www.youtube.com/user/xoxlotsa...34/-ks3R2BwyO0
There could never be a more beautiful you. Love, Jennifer |
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Hey, thanks for posting this. Beautiful song. :)
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The song Tied Together With a Smile by Taylor Swift. She wrote it the day her friend told her that she had an ED.
"Tied Together With A Smile" Seems the only one who doesn't see your beauty Is the face in the mirror looking back at you You walk around here thinking you're not pretty But that's not true, cause I know you... [Chorus:] Hold on, baby, you're losing it The water's high, you're jumping into it And letting go... and no one knows That you cry, but you don't tell anyone That you might not be the golden one And you're tied together with a smile But you're coming undone I guess it's true that love was all you wanted Cause you're giving it away like it's extra change Hoping it will end up in his pocket But he leaves you out like a penny in the rain Oh, cause it's not his price to pay Not his price to pay... [Repeat Chorus] You're tied together with a smile But you're coming undone... oh Goodbye, baby Goodbye, baby With a smile, baby, baby |
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Beauty from pain by Superchick
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omg! These have all been amazing to listen to! Please, if there are any others, post them. Or PM me or something... I am dealing with an ED to, and these are meaningful GOOD songs!
Thank you! |
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