Yeah, I Went There Carrie L Johnson

Episode 15 outlines all the many emotions we feel toward our elves, why we love them, and practical ways to make their existence easier on ourselves.

Today I want to outline what it actually means to be a Highly Sensitive Person. It's more than just a description- it's an entire subset of behaviors that classifies the innate sensitivity of 15-20% of humanity. And it matters that we understand it.



Check out more from Dr. Elaine Aaron here: https://hsperson.com

It matters that we're talking about the same thing when we talk about Binge Eating Disorder. Today I'm outlining what the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classifies it.

Please don't self-diagnose alone. Pursue a professional who can help you make sure you're identifying your struggle accurately, and who can help you find the support you need to recover.

The DSM IV and V outline Binge Eating Disorder as follows: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK338301/table/introduction.t1/

PLEASE watch this podcast episode on YouTube. There are visuals, and you need to see them if you want this to make sense!



Your perspective matters. Your story matters. I hope you're able to find a way to tell it.



National Helpline:

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline



When You Can't Afford Mental Health Treatment: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-your-adult-child-breaks-your-heart/201707/when-you-cant-afford-mental-health-treatment



Mental health services: How to get treatment if you can't afford it:

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/mental-health-services-how-get-treatment-if-you-can-t-ncna875176

The episode where I recall forgetting an important day, and how I worked through the mistake.

Did you know I went to three separate doctors over the course of 6+ years asking if I had Binge Eating Disorder? And did you know not one of them thought I did? They said I likely had body dysphoria and I should look into that instead. If I had Binge Eating Disorder, I would have looked different.

We all make snap judgements, and most of the time they're innocuous- harmless. But when we're wrong, they cause massive damage and it's time we started looking closer.