This week has left me paying a lot closer attention to my triggers. Problem is - I am not identifying them until I am already acting on my emotions related to the trigger. Last night we went to a friend's house for dinner. For some reason eating early is a major trigger for me and these people eat at around 5:30pm. Way too early for me! So now that I recognize this trigger I get to try it out next week when we go to another friend's house for dinner. Someday I will get this right.
Today I am all by myself in my home office until almost 9pm. This loneliness could be a potential trigger for me. But I have a game plan. I have scheduled a couple of activities just to get me out of the house. And if I feel like I might binge and purge I will be right here journaling about how I am feeling. I hope that I can find success today even though I will be challenged.
This is an absolute favorite this week: You are my SERVANT. I have CHOSEN you and have not cast you away: FEAR NOT for I am WITH you, be not dismayed for I am you GOD. I will STRENGTHEN you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:9-10
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