Eating disorders affect individuals off every age, gender, and weight.#Eating #disorders don't discriminate.
http://www.theguardian.com/…/eating-disorder-men-wentworth-…
"I felt compelled to maintain my masculinity, and that meant I couldn’t be weak".
Eating disorders affect individuals off every age, gender, and weight.#Eating #disorders don't discriminate. http://www.theguardian.com/…/eating-disorder-men-wentworth-…
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Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring a series of poems written by Brenda McDonald, a 53 year old mother from Ontario who has lived with mental health struggles since she was 14 years old, specifically anorexia, OCD and depression. In her poem "Claws of Depression", Brenda eloquently describes the wraths of depression and the significant impact it can take on one's sense of meaning, their relationships, and their overall function and view of oneself and the future. CLAWS OF DEPRESSION Smiling to the world around Sadness tears her up inside Claws of depression dig deep Purpose and hope denied Mary notices the wildlife scurrying all around Feels the warmth of the sun's rays on her face Admires wildflowers blossoming in springtime Listens to song birds singing with such grace But her vivacious energy has left her body It's a struggle to get out of bed each day Fatigue follows Mary where ever she goes Hard to keep the negative thoughts at bay Smiling to the world around Sadness tears her up inside Claws of depression dig deep Purpose and hope denied Mary cheers at soccer and ball hockey games Listens, empathetic and caring, as friends share Daily walks with her beloved dog, hiking on trails Even sings in a choir, every song is like a prayer But self- esteem and self -confidence are really low Irritability and total frustration pierce through at home Happiness and joy replaced by all- consuming loneliness Always searching for wholeness, fulfillment... shalom Smiling to the world around Sadness tears her up inside Claws of depression dig deep Purpose and hope denied Writing poetry is a positive creative outlet to express herself Mindfulness helps Mary be in the moment, a healthy place to be Chatting with others about the weather is a fun Canadian thing to do Singing along with the radio while doing dishes, so what if she's off key! But personal guilt consumes her as she fails to climb out of the darkness An emptiness inside leaves Mary wondering why she should even bother Alone and scared, she cries behind her sunglasses, hoping no one will see Hating this feeling of helplessness, will Mary ever be strong and prosper? Smiling to the world around Sadness tears her up inside Claws of depression dig deep Purpose and hope denied |
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