"Write down your dreams," is the suggestion, directive or command that is often part of eating disorder recovery work.  We do it dutifully,

resentfully, awkwardly, enthusiastically.  We forget to do it.  We can't do it because, "we can't remember our dreams."  We are embarrassed to do it because the dreams are embarrassing.  Or we refuse to do it because the dreams are frightening.  Why do we need to do it at all?  What is the value of writing down our dreams? Please login or register to see the full article