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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Candyx 01/07/2009

I came out of inpatient care in August still needing to gain some weiht. But it seems to be going in the wrog direction. I do know why I need to keep gaining, I really don't want to lose any more but I am so scared of he unknown that I can't seem to let myself.
I know the reasons why, but I was just wondering if anyone could give me some more reasons why getting to a healthy weight will help me to give me some motivation! Thank you!

rayofhopes 01/07/2009

heya!

you will be happy as it will be easier to maintain maybe putting less stress on you with worry.

you can enjoy food without feeling guilty as you will realise that food is a good source of energy and you can get on with your life! :)

love felicity xx

deleted_user 01/07/2009

Because you know deep inside its the right thing to do.... you know it.

so when ever you feel like you shouldnt, tell yourself. " I know the truth!"

good for you and dont give up :)

deleted_user 01/07/2009

more energy

health

longevity

not having it hanging over your head

people not bugging you about it

Slimpics 01/08/2009

You'll be able to reason & think with more clarity, and you won't be as depressed or obsessive when you're better nourished. Also, you'll feel physically a lot better when your body is functioning correctly.

deleted_user 01/08/2009

i have never had a rally huge problem with restriction, but i did get so stressed out for a few months that i got to a weight where my periods stopped and i just stopped sleeping. for over a year i lived in a weird world where i was happy to be unhappy but then there was my 21st. i remained underweight for a while after but i was so incredibly happy over those few days i couldn't sop crying but for all the good reasons. i now have a tattoo of a fairy on my back to remind me how good that feels and how great it feels to let all the guilt and everything go and just live! now when i look at her (she is called gwyneth) i say don't go back, rememeber how good it felt.

it took time but i gained the weight back and have got myself in therepy and am accepting things for all the rihgt reasons. i'm by no means cured perfect or anything but i really advocate thinking about that positive part, how you felt at a really good time that was nothing to do with size weight looks, just fun friends family and anything you find important.

you must feel so prou of yourself for getting to this point, im damn proud of you because im not sure i could get through it! just think how proud you can be if you get a bit further and even more if one ay you can look back and say you rally overcame one of your hugest fears? good luck :)

Candyx 01/09/2009

Thanks everyone! I AM going to do it .... I hope lol. XxXx

deleted_user 01/09/2009

Maintaining a healthy weight within your weight for height range is a key to recovery, at a healthy weight your periods return, your general wellbeing is good, and your brain can be more receptive to reasoning. No one is asking to you keep gaining for no reason, your range is between 95% to 105%, of course you would prefer to operate at 95% but MAINTAIN at that and work with the therapy on offer, challenge yourself and get yourself out of the misery of your ED. Email me anytime Fane xxxx

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