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.
**POSSIBLE TRIGGERS**
i was diagnosed with diabetes on thursday......i'm okay with it....it is what it is...can't change it and it's just something i'll live with and manage......so i saw my dietitian on tuesday and we came up with a meal plan and stuff.....i have to read labels and stuff and it's kind of triggering....yesterday i didn't eat breakfast because i was running late for an appointment....and when i finally got home it was lunchtime....so i skipped breakfast and morning snack......i didn't have an afternoon snack OR evening snack....i was babysitting last night and i didn't feel hungry, but that could be ED talking......i went to the hospital where i was diagnosed yesterday for diabetes education.....they told me i have to take 4 group classes....i saw the whole list of topics and one of the topics said "how to eat less" well immediately i got triggered......i told this lady all these topics that triggered me and she said she would talk to the people teaching the classes and tell them "your situation".....anyway after i skipped those meals and snacks i took my blood sugar after i came home from babysitting and it was low....like good low.....so my mind is telling me that i should probably restrict at least one meal and maybe 1-2 snacks........i know it's distorted but the facts support the logic......i dunno.....i'm really triggered....anyone have any suggestions??? i called my therapist to schedule an appointment tomorrow, but......i'm scared....i thought i was past this and had this under control........any suggestions???
i was diagnosed with diabetes on thursday......i'm okay with it....it is what it is...can't change it and it's just something i'll live with and manage......so i saw my dietitian on tuesday and we came up with a meal plan and stuff.....i have to read labels and stuff and it's kind of triggering....yesterday i didn't eat breakfast because i was running late for an appointment....and when i finally got home it was lunchtime....so i skipped breakfast and morning snack......i didn't have an afternoon snack OR evening snack....i was babysitting last night and i didn't feel hungry, but that could be ED talking......i went to the hospital where i was diagnosed yesterday for diabetes education.....they told me i have to take 4 group classes....i saw the whole list of topics and one of the topics said "how to eat less" well immediately i got triggered......i told this lady all these topics that triggered me and she said she would talk to the people teaching the classes and tell them "your situation".....anyway after i skipped those meals and snacks i took my blood sugar after i came home from babysitting and it was low....like good low.....so my mind is telling me that i should probably restrict at least one meal and maybe 1-2 snacks........i know it's distorted but the facts support the logic......i dunno.....i'm really triggered....anyone have any suggestions??? i called my therapist to schedule an appointment tomorrow, but......i'm scared....i thought i was past this and had this under control........any suggestions???
I once shared a flat with a diabetic for a couple of years. She ate basic healthy food regularly and it was hard to see she had any kind of illness. She was normal weight and a regular runner. The diabetic diet can be very healthy but as far as I understand regularity in eating is highly important.
Its good that you already mentioned the potential problems with your classes. Remember, not everything that applies to diabetics in general applies to you personally.
You'll need to lay out your meal plans, exercise plans and life choices if you want to handle your diabetes well.