Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.
i used to be very active here, posting and supporting. i slowly recovered to achieve a "healthy" weight. sadly, when i was told that ED kicked into high gear and i have had a relapse, losing the weight i had gained and my mind is so entrenched in thoughts of food. the doctor wants me to add a supplement twice a day, like ensure, we are starting slowly, i cant afford to see a therapist. i go back in 6 weeks and i am to have gained 3 pounds. i havent done anything yet, i am to afraid of weight gain, it is so stupid of me, i do not want to go IP, so what is my problem. i am 56 years old and should know and do better. any suggestions or advice would be very welcome. thanks
Okay so you know what you need and have to do so please do it. Sometimes we have to push ourselves outside our comfort zone..... You even said it, you're 56! You should be living your life darling!!!!! - none of this ensure shit!
I didnt want to gain weight when i had anorexia, and i relapsed a few times over the years but in the end i thought stuff it, no one cares what i weigh! i'll never be FAT.... if i eat well i can be healthy and do things in life that mae me happy. So two years on and im still in my healthy weight range. Yea i still think about loosing the weight but i NEVER act on it.
You really need to sit down and write down the positves and negatives of what your actions will be.
If you dont take the right action you will end up In patient.... you dont want that. So push yourself to the limit.... you can DO IT!
Maybe see a dietician, someone you can confide in about food, i still see my dietician once a month.
Best of luck.... fight fight fight and fight!