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I'm Just Not Feeling Sick
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I'm Just Not Feeling Sick |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(I want to thank y'all for your compassion and emotional support for me as I cope with and reverse this eating disorder problem that I have been having recently, which has driven my weight down to what is considered mildly anorexic levels for someone my age and height. The following is another poem I wrote based on my struggle, which touches on the more emotional face of these struggles and the heartaching feeling that while one is ever so much aware he/she is sick, he/she also often never actually feels sick, which makes these sorts of problems all the more scary often.  )* I’m Just Not Feeling Sick By: Noah Eaton 5/1/07 (Mens sana in corpore sano.) My inner advisor, has been dying to heal me, my inner advisor, is bedridden in my body, I wanted to run, but the ache comes in like thunder, and leaves limping around on foot. And now I’m beginning to see, that there’s something wrong with me, I’m beginning to see, that there’s something wrong with me… …’cause even after all of this, I’m just not feeling sick… I swear I believe, four of the six letters in health are heal, I want to believe, that my heart isn’t concealed, but no one knows how much it take, to make so little of myself, and it’s a long way re-gaining that strength. And now I’m beginning to see, that there’s something wrong with me, I’m beginning to see, that there’s something wrong with me… …’cause even after all of this, I’m just not feeling sick, ‘cause even after all of this, I’m just not feeling sick. I was making myself sick, like some missionary swallowing the sword, who knew what nourishes you can scissor kick, your youth into the geriatric ward… And now I can see, And now I can see, And now I can see, that there’s something wrong with me… ……’cause even after all of this, I’m just not feeling sick, no, even after all of this, I’m just not feeling sick, no, even after all of this, I’m just not feeling sick… "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Bless you heart, Noah, I didn't know you were having a problem. It is all to easy to run yourself ragged when you are young and not get good nutrition. We have had eating disorders in our family and it is not an easy thing to over come without emotional support....you are loved very much so you just have to take care of yourself, young man. Sending my prayers, if that's okay with you.  ....jo |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Well Noah, I have noticed lately, you don't seem to be in the pink!  But seriously, I do hope you are well, as I am an admirer of your energy and enthusiasm. Yer a DYNAMO!  <---I have envied in my heart. *sad puppy eyes* |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Very sad to know of this...prayers for a turn around and recovery and applause for your being so forthright. Dinah |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Noah, These two lines stood out to me: "my inner advisor, is bedridden in my body," That's very clever writing. The whole poem is really rather well written, and that very good. Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, your sharing of your condition may be of help to others who are struggling likewise. Eating disorders appear to be far more prevalent nowadays than in earlier years ~ especially the one that you are suffering from. The information age can help ~ and hinder ~ us. Too much info can do a number on our psyches!  I have found myself a tad bit paranoid after what I have read about what is in our food and how it is being genetically engineered. I pray that you never do get to the point where you actually begin to feel sick. Take care of yourself, my friend! We all love you soooo much! I'm sending via angel air express, a scrumptious, heavenly meal chock full of tasty, healthy ingredients sure to pleasure your palate! Afterall, an angel has to eat to be able to fly! Well, at least that is what I tell myself! lol Love you, Angel Boy! EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Noah, it's good that you write about this problem, it means that you are fully aware of the risks and that you are determined to overcome the problem. It is important to share such experiences, because others may be going through them too and it will help them in caring for themselves and act consequently. Always very powerful poetry! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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