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.
Tonight I am really, really battling my thoughts. This week I tried to eat more, but it led to a couple of sugar-binges (chocolate is my go to food when I have really low self-esteem and the only food I'll eat some days :P I love it but it's obviously extremely unhealthy) and I feel like crap again. I am having a lot of thoughts like "You need to stop eating again." and "Don't shed light on your thoughts or feelings because no one will believe you anyway." amongst others. I just wanted to post this here to get it out there and so that I'm not holding these thoughts in my head. I know I'm not alone, or at least it doesn't look like it based off other posts.
Thanks for reading!
You are definitely not alone. I can identify with so much of what you wrote. I often turn to sugary treats, and have similar thought patterns.
Please try to be patient with yourself and know that a couple of slips is ok...it's awesome that you made the effort to eat more. That was really brave and I hope you can allow yourself to feel proud of the positive strides you made this week :)