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.
I sat in bed last night just sobbing, i couldnt stop, i didnt think the tears would ever stop!! Im so confused, I dont want to live and i dont want to die, so what do i want? I feel so empty and numb i just want it all to go away!!
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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...
Most EDs entail stuffing down emotions. If we aren't prepared to cope or deal with the emotions we're having thrown at us - it is VERY easy to feel overwhelmed and just want to shut off. And if your eating disorder is one of your main ways with coping with emotions you can't deal with...it becomes increasingly hard to figure things out. Living is hard, it can be overwhelming - and as of YET you may not have the skills to deal with it. You don't want to die, but without other coping skills - how do you give up your eating disorder to begin with?
It is a conundrum, but one many of us have to face. Part of the recovery process is building NEW coping skills so that you can face your feelings, rather than having this overwhelming panic about being able to handle life.