Recipes Via Dailyburn 

Side effects of Eating Disorders

Okay, so- I’m making this post because there’s some, or even a lot of side effects on this list that some people who struggle with ED’s don’t know about. Of course, not all of these will apply to everyone. When I first developed mine in 7th grade (so long ago now, haha) I was shocked when my therapist told me some side effects, so I’d share them with you so you all know you aren’t going crazy!

•Rapid weight loss or weight gain (obviously)

•Dislike for the taste of food

•Urge to vomit (even if you aren’t bulimic)

•Hair thinning/hair loss

•Frequent hiccups

•Body Dysmorphia

•Feeling cold

•Dry skin

•Bingeing

•Pale/yellow skin

•Purple nails or lips

•Puffy eyes

•Easily angered or irritable

•Dizziness

•Fatigue

•Constipation

•A change in menstrual cycles

•Depression

•Bursts of energy

•Fine body hair, similar to peach fuzz

•Acne

•Apathy/ not enjoying things you once loved

•Overexercizing/ constant need to exercize

•Inability to eat normal amounts (typically after you’ve had your ED for a while)

•Headaches and/or migraines

•Bad breath

•Eroding teeth

•Acid reflux

•Only able to really eat organic/health foods without guilt

•Erectile Dysfunctions

•Trembling/ shivering (without being necessarily cold)

• Dehydration

• Frequent need to pee

Feel free to add more! Help our community know what to possibly expect if they’re new, or to ease the minds of long term folk.

some low calorie junk food if anyones interested…

Hannah Gadsby, “Douglas” (Now on Netflix)

The words of a generation

🌼Goals to reach -for me- to be perfect: (To reach before school starts)

Of course reach my goal weight :(which is 43 kg/95 lbs or less)

Have a consistent skincare and nice skin for once (I've always had acne and skin problems)

Have nice nails (better if a bit longer)

Learn at least a new language, two would be awesome but one is okay too

Cut my hair and dye it (It's important that I take care of it and buy masks and treatments)

Have a new piercing!

Buy new clothes

Get better at dancing ughh

Tidy my room and KEEP it that way

Exercise with math since I almost failed class this year (next year I want to have really high grades)

Be nicer and meet new people, that would be awesome since right now I've had a lot of issues with my friends and lost them I guess

Work on projects!!!

Be happy, please

Might add something new~ And if you relate you can add yours too! I really like to see people goals🌼

Bitter, it goes down my throat

The coffee burns

I'm afraid I'm going to bloat

So I heave in turns

My head light as a balloon

Stomach burnt out and empty

I stood up so fast I swoon

Sickly, sweaty

I grab on to anything for support

Hands wrap around uncertainly

My breathing is short

I'm trying to catch it fervently

Catching composure finally

I bring myself to attention

Putting my body in check spitefuly

The releasing of my prehension

Look to the mirror for consolation

This body is a temple of bones

Much to my elation

Comfortable, this is my home

Give me some feedback please ❤

Writing a Blind or Visually Impaired Character

A Multi-Step Guide Written by a Visually Impaired Writer and Blogger

I’m hoping this blog will over time develop its own following, and when it does people will inevitably see my bio and notice what I included: I’m visually impaired.

Yes, a visually impaired writer, and I’ve written with two blind characters before so I have some practice in the field.

So, inevitably, someone is going to ask how to write a blind character.

Or, at least, I hope you’ll ask someone who’s actually blind or visually impaired about writing a blind character before you get too involved with your new WIP.

I started writing this guide two hours ago and it’s gotten away from me. It make it a more manageable read, I’m going to separate it into X many parts, and each part will be linked.

Part One: Crafting the Blind Character

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185123396964/writing-a-blind-or-visually-impaired-character

Part Two: Writing the Blind Character, including narrative choice, visual description, verbal description, social interaction

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185125198184/writing-blind-or-visually-impaired-characters

Part Three: Tropes and Cliches to Avoid

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185124340794/writing-blind-and-visually-impaired-characters

Part Four: What Your Blind Character Needs to Survive and Not Die

[Not written yet, but this is the reserved spot for it]

Part Five: Small Aspects of being Blind You Never Thought Of

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185134862519/writing-a-blind-of-visually-impaired-character

Part Six: Should You Cure Your Character’s Blindness? (Short Answer: No)

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185125880559/writing-a-blind-or-visually-impaired-character

-New- Writing Blind Characters Falling in Love, an Advice Post:

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/186276022234/writing-blind-characters-falling-in-love-an

-New- Writing Blind Jokes (Should You Do It?)

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/187906205649/writing-a-blindvisually-impaired-character-blind

-New- A small essay addressing the frequently asked question on giving your blind character a superpower to help them “see.”

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/187913512454/blind-characters-and-superpowers

-New- Mourning My Vision, it’s More than Depression. A small personal essay addressing the nuances of the mourning period you experience with a new disability. The mourning period is mentioned in other guides, but this is more detailed.

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/188649694569/mourning-my-vision-its-more-than-depression

All parts will be tagged #blindcharacter in my blog, and I will add links to every post as I finish each part. Follow my blog for more writing advice.

Well, depends on the time of the day