Originally Posted by
OpheliaKatz 
I could have written this years ago. I was in it for 10 years too. In the end, I couldn't recognize myself in the mirror anymore and I started to hate the person looking back at me.
Taking the first step to leave was so scary. Leaving was extremely painful. But it's been a while and I can tell you... even though I am still trying to get myself back, I feel better because I am better.
You don't need anyone's permission but your own.
Thank you, i really appreciate that's exactly my biggest fear. I feel the same way when I look at myself in a mirror I dont even look in the mirror anymore like I do but I dont see myself .