Posts by peterpan3

If it were me, and I wasn't hungry after a binge like that I would constantly drink water all morning to "get the system going" and flush everything out. Then I would eat a light lunch and regular dinner. Never look back at your mistakes, press on and press forward. You can get past this, I'm rooting for ya!

I've often thought this......guess it's true!

I have a stability ball desk chair and I bounce up and down on it ALL THE TIME when I'm on the computer or doing homework. It keeps my blood moving and elevates my heart-rate a tad for active thinking.

I'm bouncing right now actually.................

Another update:

I had a meeting with an academic counselor today, and have met with all but one of my professors.(I had 8, so it took awhile!) They were all SO understanding, and SO willing to help me out! My grades weren't as bad as I thought they were, 3-A's,1-A-, 1-B+, 1-B, and an unfortunate C+Grrrrr! But oh well, I'm past that. I've decided to drop that class that I'm not doing so good in (it's the most stressful on my time anyways) and simply re-take it the spring, or test into the class higher than it, I feel confident with that option, and I will have more time to devote to it then anyways.

I found a local Alcoholic Ann. clinic that is held every week were I live. They have a special group for family member victims. I called them and set up a one-on-one meeting with them and I also plan on going to the next scheduled meeting! I've got the ball rolling............ I think it's gotten easier for me to reach out to others, I just wanted you guys on CC to know that you have inspired me to do this! I probably would have procrastinated until it was too late...............But now the dawn is coming over the horizon, and it's a new day, with a new start!

To everyone who has responded to this forum, or PMed me, my heart felt thanks goes out to you!!! You helped me to realize that I can be strong, even in my weakest moments! Peter Pan has found those happy thoughts and is begging to fly again!

Another Update:

I just wanted to thank you all again for your support and encouragement!!!

I went to the college today and told some of my teachers that I was going through a hard time,.........I had to force myself to, but I did it. They all completely understand and are in the possess of working with me. One even gave me a house-sitting job to do for them this upcoming weekend. (HOMEWORK HEAVEN!!!)(It's a good thing I hate TV!) I have an appointment later with an academic counselor, I'm a little nervous. I think I have a guilty feeling, like being sent to the Principal's office on account of bad behavior (even though I never have), I am not used to asking for help so much. I've always been a do-it-yourself-its-better-that-way kind of person. But don't worry, I'm not backing out of this! Peter Pan wouldn't!

I can't let these issues come between me and my future plans, I want them too much. School is my escape plan from home, it's all I want for me right now. GOAL:

United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut.

I've got what it takes, I just need to keep the grades!

You guys are AWESOME!!!

Ok, I don't mean to be pesky, but, how does one find "local help"? I didn't even know about a suicide prevention hot-line until Coach-K PMed me! That's how sheltered I've been! I don't have a single friend to confide in and I don't know anyone my age at church. I would go to the doctor or something, but because of college and no job I am still under my dad's insurance, and he would NEVER allow me to do that unless I payed for it, which I can't do.

Until taking a sociology class in college this year, I have realized just how much I have been socially deprived. And now I am suffering the consequences of decisions I didn't make.

Thank you all so much for your support!

Hello! I'm new here too! I am soooooooo increadibly close to your stats its not even funny!!! I'm 19 also, a college sophomore, 12 college classes, 22 credits,(not a theater major, but am currently in a Wizard of Oz community production!). I also take a beginning ballet class for adults, anvanced Tap class, and a modern dance class.

You are soooooooo lucky to have the weekends "off", sort of........I practically get no time to breathe!

If it's not going to effect your current workload.....too much, and if you enjoy swimming, DO IT!!! But look at it as GETTING to exercise, not HAVING to.

I get up at 4:30am on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings to go to a polymetric "boot-camp" simulation workout. I look at it as a way to GET to release all the stresses of college life, and believe me, NOBODY can catch me when I'm doing my sprints!!! I work hard at whatever I'm doing when I do it- I get satisfaction from life that way.

If you ever need to vent about school, or just need to talk about ANYTHING- I'm totally there for ya! I'm in the same boat!!!

Hi! I am also a new college student recovering from a ED. My personal favorite healthy "homework" snack are the Kashi whole grain bars. (Almond and the pumpkin ones are my absolute favorites!) Not only are these really tasty, but they are brain food for fueling energy into that boring English essay assignment!

Hope this helps!