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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JessicaChase 10/07/2015

I saw my reflection today and I looked like the blue berry girl in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factery". I did not know whether to laugh or cry!

ann54 10/08/2015

I don't know what the blue berry girl looks like but I assume it is not a pleasant thing for you to feel. what we see in the mirror is so distorted, it is not what we really are or what people think. it is our distorted body image that is in our minds tryingto destroy. if you want let me know more about you. hugs and feel better

danita107 10/10/2015

Our body image is usually totally messed up. The way we see ourselves is so far off from the way others see us. It's just the ED trying to keep us trapped and is never reality. I can relate and I'm glad you are talking about it. Just to say affirmations over and over again. It's not true and you are beautiful just the way you are.

kpsurfersfan 10/12/2015

Jessica, perhaps something I had to do in the early stages of trying to recover from 34 years plus of EDs may help. I just HAD to let go of checking out my reflection in mirrors, windows etc as much as was practical on a daily basis for a long time.

This was because mirrors "fed" the EDs bigtime. I also had to put away the scales and begin very very slowly to trust my body again. Both of these things were PAINFUL, and felt so scarey etc etc. I'd have times when I'd "weaken" and succumb, but I learnt to forgive myself, pick myself up and just carry on.

Hope this makes sense?.... Kim x

JessicaChase 10/12/2015

That is great advice Kim thank you! I will try to apply it to my life. Hugs Reside

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