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.

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mybeach
mybeach
I am really struggling and just need some words of encouragement. I had gum surgery last week and was told that I could not exercise for 48 hours. Well, good news, I followed the orders and didn't work out, ugh! I felt horrible. Worst part, my anxiety was so high that I relieved it by restricting my calories and I even lost a little weight. Now, I am back to my vigorous exercising and STILL restricting. I find it impossible to get over my mind and bring up the calories like before. The scale is going down and I can't afford to lose weight. I am already underweight. I know what i need to do EAT, why can't I? I have no one to talk to about this. My therapist seems to know nothing about eating disorders and so he avoids the subject directly and tries to work on other things. So I leave having all these tools that don't apply to ED.

Thanks for reading and any encouragement!
Itzjustme
Itzjustme
aww hugs...even know we know what she SHOULD be doing..our minds seem to be threatening us with obsessive thoughts about losing control and not being good enough if we gain weight. ull be ok...are u in therapy or any treatment for ed?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is tough to break ed behavior once it has been going on for a few days. But you are stronger than ed. You have done it before. Take charge and eat healthy and exercise in moderation. Have you thought about switching therapists?
ImpulsiveREtardednes
ImpulsiveREtardednes
Yes, I'm with Karrin on this...perhaps you could find a therapist that DOES specialize in EDs. Cause they'd know what might help you in the long run. You'd be able to have tools that might help you either manage your exercise better and give you enough self control that you wouldn't need to restrict and over exercise.

My roommate brought home a Food Addictions pamphlet one day...and I thought that she was thinking that I was fat and needed some serious help...but, she said that it was for her...but I may be able to benefit from it too. Cause it touches on more then just those who overeat....it also touches on those with restrictive tendencies, B/Pers, bingers....and the like. You could look into something like that.

I know, you want to be able to conquer this on your own...but sometimes we have to try and get help from a group. People who we can get together with and talk about things in person. :) I hope this has been helpful. I know that you know what you need to do. So, I'm not going to tell you...I just hope that the obsessive side of your brain tunes down a little and allows you the chance to attempt to get better. :)
mybeach
mybeach
Thanks for the support, I read your replies as they came in but I didn't have the chance to thank you all until now. I have had other therapists before, but no one really know about ED's in my area. I did find one program and went through IOP but they referred me to impatient when I finished and since I wouldn't go to impatient, they woudl no longer treat me at all. So, I am kinda stuck. I guess some support is better than none. I did mention to him yesterday my struggles and he likes to focus on changing the neg thougts, etc and thinks that will eventually help the OCD and ED. Who knows...

Again, thanks for "reading (listening)"!