Shared Struggles of Addiction and the Ethics of Choosing to Die

Learning more about the reality of day-to-day life with Anorexia and perhaps seemingly odd actions that an addict (or person with an eating disorder) might do simply because of their disease will likely lift the cloud of judgment, shame, and misunderstanding toward someone you love.   While I’ve shared some tid-bits about weighing myself and going on long walks as part of my obsessive way of dealing with my mental health, there were things I didn’t share until now, perhaps because of shame or guilt or embarrassment. Well, you get to hear about them now!  As I share them, echoes of Matthew Perry’s own fight with addiction make me realize how close to death I truly was. I remember what it was like not to care about life or death, only about what I could eat with the fewest amount of calories.    In this episode, you also hear:  A raw encounter that turned scoffs into empathy among a group of young men  Confessions of past actions that still weigh heavy with regret  The ethical dilemmas around Canada's potential MAID legislation for mental health issues    Must-listen moments:   [00:11:09] Personal stories of shame and secretive behaviors related to my eating disorder, treatment complexities, and ethical implications of MAID for chronic conditions.  [00:21:10] Gratitude for support, invite questions, love and well-wishes, Serenity Prayer to persevere and remember worth.     Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected]  Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources.   Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 33 members! Will you be next?