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Anyone else on a roll?

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I've been out of the hospital for just under a month and I'm already back to functioning perfectly, at the weight I should be. I don't even have to stick to my meal planning anymore I got better so quickly. These past few days have been guilt-free, no strong ED thoughts at all, and if they do come, I deal with it right away and nothing more comes out of it. I'm doing absolutely stellar already.

Is anyone else feeling/doing this great or am I just the lucky oddball here?

Or, on the darker side, has this also happened to you but then shortly after relapsed or something? =/
deleted_user
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Sounds like you really paid attention at the hospital and learned a lot of valuable tools. I also have been out for a month and I'm at my goal weight now. I can begin intuitive eating also, but my main problem is that sometimes I look in the mirror and say "wow!" and other times I say the F word.
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Yeah, I have those mirror moments.
But I do my very best to ignore it and keep going. Eventually I'll get so used to it I won't think anything of it.
deleted_user
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Hold on to your good thoughts and appreciate the great work you've obviously done for yourself. If you expect doom, you usually end up perpetuating a self-fullfilled prophecy. Best of luck! :)
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Hiiiiiiii!!!!! I'm on a good roll too...but it took me a little longer after I had gotten out of the hospital to get rolling...I made it though....I'm sure we can pass on the luck to others who are in need..just keep smiling!! :)
deleted_user
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I'm so happy that the hospital worked for you. You are doing great especially since you are dealing with your ED thoughts before they become overwhelming. Don't worry if you are just lucky or if other people relapsed shortly there after. Just keep concentrating on your health and happiness, that's all that matters. Was this your first hospital stay? I'm so proud of you!
missyS
missyS
i say that that is great that ur recovery is working for u...and i dont htink u should dwell on the "omg i could relapse still" ...i think that u should just reviel in the good place that u r in right now
deleted_user
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NOPE! Falling flat on my face lately, no matter how I try!
:(
deleted_user
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Yeah it was my first time in inpatient. I hope to keep it that way.

I'm at the point where I'm trying to maintain my weight now, and it's risky because I don't see my therapist again til Tuesday, so if I am actually losing weight it'll be too late to catch it, so then I'd have to gain all over again. =[ But so far I have a good feeling about it, I trust my body... typically ;]

GenX, I'm sorry you aren't doing so well. Have you tried involving others in helping you, people you trust?
deleted_user
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i am amazed you were in in-patient for such a short time given the condition you were in. i hope you continue to feel the way you are currently feeling and beat the ED.
LillyAudrey
LillyAudrey
Good on you for feeling so good :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
you should be so proud of yourself :) whatever it is that you're doing - keep doing it, it's obviously working. You are an inspiration to a lot of people.

keep strong
deleted_user
deleted_user
CONGRATS babes! Be proud and stay strong. Yes, it is important to remember that the ED can sneak back up on you, but you are always the number one in charge. Don't wait to fail, but be cautious that things may go up and down. A harder day may come up, but if you are prepared you should be able to handle it and come out on top. Maybe set up a game plan for if you are having ED or negative thoughts. It is totally possible to keep doing great and you can prove it to yourself!
deleted_user
deleted_user
wow wow wow!!! i'm so happy for you.... keep it up as long as you can because the longer you keep up the new habits the more they start to feel like normal....
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Trying to do well keep my mind of things.
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I'm so happy for you. Just keeping looking ahead and don't look back.
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