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The concept of doing something different seems pretty simple, but in the moment of a binge, it can be very difficult. So, here’s a fun project. Make yourself a big beautiful sign that says “DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT.” Put in on your refrigerator, cupboard, pantry, wherever you go when you binge. On the back of the sign, make a list of other things you can do! For example:<\/p>\n

1. take a walk
\n2. dance around your living room
\n3. do crossword puzzles<\/p>\n

4. play scrabble online ( www.scrabulous.com<\/a>)
\n5. go outside
\n6. call a friend, family member, support person
\n7. go to a cafe
\n8. acknowledge and try to sit with your feelings
\n9. think about how you want to feel later (allow yourself to see your decision through to the end)
\n10. visualize something<\/span> positive
\n11. go to a 12 step meeting
\n12. go to yahoogroups.com<\/a> (search OA, overeaters, AA, etc..)
\n13. do your hair
\n14. brush your teeth\/floss your teeth
\n15. light candles or incense
\n16. shower\/take a long hot bath
\n17. lay down and rest or go to sleep if tired.
\n18. read
\n19. write a letter\/email
\n20. read old letters\/emails
\n21. take a soothing bathtub with lavendar oil<\/p>\n

22. create a collage
\n23. paint a picture
\n24. knit
\n25. sew
\n26. go to church\/synagogue
\n27. watch a dvd or go out to the movies
\n28. clean
\n29. breath\/meditate\/stretch\/do<\/span> yoga
\n30. bring food to homeless people
\n31. volunteer or research volunteer opportunities at volunteermatch.org<\/a>
\n32. go visit patients in the hospital
\n33. step outside
\n34. cross things off your to do<\/span> list
\n35. spa day in your home. hot oil treatment, manicure, pedicure, facial, etc…
\n36. go out for a manicure\/pedicure, etc.
\nALTERNATIVE FOR QUIETING THE CRITIC
\n37. look at pictures of friends
\n38. listen to old voicemails
\n39. make a gratitude list
\n40. tell the critic it’s wrong and list the reasons why
\n41. externalize the critic
\n42. scream at (into)\u00a0 pillow
\n43. scream outside
\n44. throw rocks outside in nature, into the ocean perhaps (not at a person!)
\n45. go to a kickboxing class
\n46. go out dancing with friends
\n47. allow yourself to receive love and validation from loved ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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