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@karenpearce.bsky.social

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mother | lover of walking | yogi | autistic | pro cats | eating disorder recovery | mental health warrior | she/her "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

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Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · Sep 13

Karen, 42; mum of 2. I love coffee, walking, yoga, my cats, and my dog.

I’ve struggled with my mental health for most of my life. This is my day-to-day life, navigating recovery from #Anorexia #Depression #OCD #Anxiety & #cPTSD. I’m #Neurodivergent.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 23h

I had a back, neck and shoulder massage this morning and let me tell you - every part of me needed that!

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 1d

Now I’m on to catching up on Grey’s!

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 1d

Had my final CAT session today! I have a follow up in a month. I have a whole bunch of feelings about it. I’m processing.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 2d

2 years ago tomorrow I went inpatient at The Haldon Eating Disorder Unit! Time to actually pull my finger out and eat myself well!

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 4d

Abs’ school are at the point where they’re recommending she move to a new school.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve woken up feeling really sorry for myself and just wishing I was recovered already!

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 5d

I’m so glad today is over. My head has been done in.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 5d

I met a new support worker today. She was young (20) but we found lots to talk about regardless.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 5d

I cancelled my final family therapy session today. Not sure it was a wise move, but it’s a move I made nonetheless! I just wasn’t in the right headspace.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 5d

I’m so tired of this bullshit illness

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 7d

I hope the increase helps. Please keep us updated on the IOP proposal, it could be hugely beneficial.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 7d

I’m waiting (impatiently) for Loki to catch this fly that’s buzzing around my room! C’mon kitty, use your skills!

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 7d

I’ve been on Vortioxetine for nearly 6 weeks now and am up to 20mg. I’m still experiencing nausea! When will it stop?

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 8d

Today marks two years since my last suicide attempt. I’ve come far, but still have such a long way to go in my recovery. #EatingDisorder #Recovery #Suicide

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 8d

I feel so shit, I can't even form words to explain what's going on.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 10d

Saturday marks 2 years since my last suicide attempt. It’s bringing up a lot of feelings, both good and bad.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 10d

I ended up cancelling the appointment with my dietitian yesterday. I keep going back and forth between feeling bad for cancelling and feeling like it was the right thing to do. They’re just soul destroying at the moment. #EatingDisorder #EatingDisorderRecovery

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 10d

I went to the woods this morning with my support worker. I started the day off well. Then my head decided to go south!

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 11d

A fellow volunteer made me a selection of wild flowers to bring home with me today.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 11d

I had my support worker with me for three hours today. We did some arts and crafts, had a chat, and then went for a walk. I think I'm going to suggest a walk in the woods during tomorrow's session.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 11d

I went to the orchard this morning to volunteer. I spent half the time harvesting tomatoes, taking away all the vines and weeding, then the other half talking to the peer support worker about how things are for me right now and about arts and craft ideas.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 13d

I have one more CAT session left! Then monthly follow ups. I don’t know how I feel.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 13d

I’m on my way to Truro for my appointments. Currently listening to Ward Thomas - Carry You Home.

Karen @karenpearce.bsky.social · 13d

The glorification of Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating makes it incredibly difficult to recover. I moved over to BlueSky with the intention of leaving Twitter. I haven't left Twitter yet, but I think this is my sign to do just that!