Avoidance of Movement

• “If people see me move, they will judge me.”
• “My body cannot do this.”
• “It is too late.”
• “I have already failed.”
• “Movement will expose how out of shape I am.”
• “I must be fit before I can exercise.”

Moving the body gently and honestly without shame, comparison, punishment, or perfection. Avoiding movement may provide protection from judgment, exposure, failure, discomfort, comparison, responsibility, or the grief of seeing how far the body has changed.

Choose one small movement step: walk, stretch, breathe, stand, or move for five minutes without attacking yourself.