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.
Yesterday, after 4 months in OA, i decided it is no longer for me. After talking with my psychologist i realised how frustrated i was feeling with the program. I just want to share with everyone that there is no one way for recovery (in case anyone is feeling dispair.)
It's about a continuing journey, a process of healing and recovery. It's about taking what you need from something and then closing that chapter and begining the next.
Oa has helped me beginning the journey of recovery. its great that i have 4 months of binge free behind me, to know that i can do this, and that i am not going to live with this disease for the rest of my life.
For those of you who feel that life cannot be anything more than you and your ED...I want to tell you that IT CAN BE BETTER!.
It's about surrounding yourself with positive things, and sometimes doing what we think we cant. I have been invited to a 21st in 3 weeks, and have decided to just go! the only thing that would stop me from going is my body image...and that is stupid...becuase it is only in MY HEAD, no one elses.
Keep strong everyone. you will not live with this disease for ever. and no program is rite for everyone, and no program is for life. I was starting to feel in OA that all i am and ever will be is a compulsive overeater...and that is rubbish. For today..the present...the most important...i am a normal eater. we do not have to be our past...or our future. we are what we are for today.
It's about a continuing journey, a process of healing and recovery. It's about taking what you need from something and then closing that chapter and begining the next.
Oa has helped me beginning the journey of recovery. its great that i have 4 months of binge free behind me, to know that i can do this, and that i am not going to live with this disease for the rest of my life.
For those of you who feel that life cannot be anything more than you and your ED...I want to tell you that IT CAN BE BETTER!.
It's about surrounding yourself with positive things, and sometimes doing what we think we cant. I have been invited to a 21st in 3 weeks, and have decided to just go! the only thing that would stop me from going is my body image...and that is stupid...becuase it is only in MY HEAD, no one elses.
Keep strong everyone. you will not live with this disease for ever. and no program is rite for everyone, and no program is for life. I was starting to feel in OA that all i am and ever will be is a compulsive overeater...and that is rubbish. For today..the present...the most important...i am a normal eater. we do not have to be our past...or our future. we are what we are for today.
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Keep us posted I'm glad you're doing great!
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I'm happy for you. Keep up the positive attitude and enjoy your life. It makes a lot of sense what you wrote.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
