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.
How do you stop it?
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are you drinking enough fluids? you can get dizzy if your blood pressure or sugar are low.
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you need to make sure you drink enough fluids to start.
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fluids ok... yea, doc told me I needed to drink more water etc... annoying fainting spells
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and eat something if you haven't eaten today
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long term solution-obviously eat and drink more but if a spell comes on you can sit with your head lower than your knees and it stops it.
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if you can't eat drink ensure or gatoraid, etc..need protein! Your electrolytes are probably way off if you haven't eaten. Have some peanut butter to get something quick into your system. Be well.
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I have the same issue...it's usually fluids...try Gatorade, it made a difference for me and prevented my electrolytes from dropping, which can lead to cardiac arrest....good luck hun...
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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...
