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I've never really been they type to ask for help, more accurately, I have trouble letting people help me. To be clear, this isn't me asking for help. Honestly, I have no idea why I'm doing this. 

Okay, so, I've had many mental health issues during my not-so-many years on this planet, many going un-diagnosed and untreated for a long time. Starting with the most obvious one, depression, which lead to suicidal thoughts and attempts on my own life, the first one when i was only 13. Then came the body image and self-esteem issues. I eventually started gaining a lot of weight very quickly as a result of emotional binge eating disorder. Food has been my comfort for a long time, I can't remember a time when it wasn't the answer. It became a replacement for other methods of harming myself when burning and cutting myself was no longer an option. 

So I guess my problem is, I'm stuck.

I want to lose the copious amount of extra weight, but before I can do that, I need to be okay mentally. That's where i get stuck.

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What To Express In Your Card: Let's go walking or running together. When are you free?

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Why We Love This Gift: An excellent gift for anyone. It can be especially helpful for people who may be living away from home for a time as a result of a medical situation because they are caring for a sick relative, or for kids in a recent divorce where they are now in a two-household family. Macy's has clothes for all ages, so it is a good place to go and grab forgotten necessary items.
What To Express In Your Card:  I know you have a lot going on. I wasn't sure how I could help but I wanted to make sure you had easy and convenient access to some fresh clothes, anyway. I am sending you love.

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Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors.
In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments--from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga--that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain's natural neuroplasticity.
Why We Love This Gift: This book reminds us of a very important fact - we are not alone. More importantly, there is a path to healing available to you, or your loved ones, with a background of trauma.
What To Express In Your Card: You are not alone in this. So many others have experienced what you are going through. I hope this book reminds you that there is always hope. Use your strength and the wisdom of this book - I believe in you!

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Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because music provides a cathartic release from situations that stress and challenge those we love. A really excellent playlist allows people a necessary cry in the car - or just the chance to reflect. Similarly, an inspirational playlist can encourage positive lifestyle choices - walking, running, more. Know someone who needs someone to take their mind off of things? This is a great gift for a friend or loved one who needs a little musical pick me up.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you - and sending you lots of love.

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Why We Love This Gift: Whether as a baby gift or to replenish supplies around the house, to cheer up a sick kid, or help someone with prescription costs, you can almost always find exactly what you need at Target. We love this gift because it enables your recipient with endless options and the ability to purchase precisely what they need - no questions asked.
What To Say In Your Card: I thought this might come in handy. I am sending you so much love!

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Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it provides quality home goods at attractive prices. Following the loss of a house to fire or flood, most people will find themselves underinsured. It is hard to remember all that is lost when it is consumed in a traumatic event.  This is also a nice gift for someone housebound due to illness - it can provide just a little freshening up, new sheets, a fluffy pillow. For the newly divorced, setting up another household is an expensive proposition. Lighten their load.
What To Express in Your Card: How can I help?

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What To Express in Your Card: I wanted you to be able to choose your own meal. I am thinking of you!

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This is the perfect gift for any family or any loved one with medical needs. Send help to those you love to provide care in the form of a CVS e-gift card.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because everyone has medical needs from time to time. Often, medical insurance with high deductibles eats into the ability of a family to cover unanticipated medical expenses. An e-gift card ensures that those you love get that which they need to heal - with adequate respect for their privacy. Perfect. This is very useful in any medical crisis in very specific ways. Supplements useful in various treatments are expensive and not covered. This is applicable to surgical patients, cancer patients, pediatric patients, and more. Medical equipment can be ordered - such as canes or walkers and your recipient can pay using their gift card.
What To Express in Your Card: What else do you need me to do? At the ready. xo

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This e-gift card allows access to all Walmart products. Useful for anyone anywhere.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it offers access to things like pharmacies when a family you love is in need. Many aspects of surgical care are not covered by insurance - these expenses can add up. This is especially true when a family is on a fixed income. Items like canes, walkers, surgical gauze, and more - can all be underwritten in this way. (Bonus: It respects, as well, the privacy and dignity of the person you love). Supplements that are doctor recommended (always check) can also be covered in this manner. Walmart also just has everything so for someone who has lost their job it enables them to get what they need without spelling it all out. People are proud.
What To Express in Your Card: You'd do exactly the same. xo

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What To Express In Your Card: I'm sending you my love.

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Good at over 25,000 locations nationwide, recipients can use their Spafinder gift card for a massage or facial, yoga or pilates classes, acupuncture or chiropractic, or over 25 total services. Encourage your loved one to take a break for themselves with a wellness gift card they can use anytime. Available in any denomination between $25 - $500.
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What to Express in Your Card: I hope you don't mind my sending you this gift certificate. There is no one I know more in need of a massage/facial/yoga class. I know you won't do it for yourself - so I wanted to do it for you. I am sending you love.

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Old Navy's gift cards can be redeemed for merchandise at any Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, or Athleta retail location, including outlet and factory stores, as well as online. 
Why We Love This Gift: This is a great gift card for anyone. It can be especially helpful for people who may be living away from home for a time as a result of a medical situation, because they are caring for a sick relative, or for kids in a recent divorce where they are now in a two-household family. Old Navy has clothes for all ages, so it is a good place to go and grab forgotten necessary items.
What To Express in Your Card: I know you have a lot going on. I wasn't sure how I could help but I wanted to make sure you had easy and convenient access to some fresh clothes, anyway. I am sending you love.
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Sephora offers a vast and diverse selection of prestige beauty products including makeup, skincare, and fragrances in our 250 stores nationwide and online. From classic brands like Clinique to hard-to-find brands like Dior and Too Faced, Sephora provides easy access to over 13,000 products and more than 200 brands.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it offers an indulgence. It pampers those who need a little extra love and attention. When unexpected medical costs mount, little indulgences can fall by the wayside. Prevent this from happening. As a body works to heal, scaffolding that healing with just a little bit of extra can be a really lovely and sustaining gesture. (A gift card is preferable to a gift basket because heavily scented lotions can hinder healing and so it is recommended to confer with doctors and other medical personnel). As well, Military spouses are sometimes in need of a little indulgence. This is also a good gift for teenagers who may need a little extra attention for any number of reasons.
What To Express In Your Card: I saw this and I just thought that you might like to choose a little something for you. Something you don't need. Please choose something you want. I am thinking lots about you.
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