Eating Disorders Support Group

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Feeling horrible

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I am having an awful day. My throat still hurts from my infection, yet I decided to throw up again. I am going to be on a beach for a week and I feel huge, unacceptable. I pinch my belly fat and it hurts and I just want to run until it dissapears. But then thinking about it depresses me, so I eat, which depresses me more...it is a vicious cycle. No one would ever know I have an ED. I feel like people look at me and think I have extra weight on me. I feel so disgusting!

I know it's not healthy to stop eating, but does anyone have any advice on how to stop the MINDLESS eating? I really think that would help control my binge and purge episodes. Please help. I feel so exhausted with this.
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I wish I could help you!!! I am dealing with the same issues myself. Sometimes I can't stop eating and I wonder what the heck is wrong with me. I think the truth is that we are both humans with desires to be loved. Food is a way to compensate for stress, love, acceptance...so on
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Keep a journal of things you feel throughout the day. It's hard because sometimes you won't know why you feel a certain way. Keep controled times of eating.... like know exactly when and what/how much. Do you have a trusted friend who knows of your struggles? go hang out with them or just talk to them over the phone. Take a drive without stopping (for fear of eating more) go on a walk, take a long hot bath. Good luck.
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I have to say this because this is what helped me, having some one to talk to, like a counselor, friend,doctor,someone u trust and that can listen to u with an open mind. For me it was my husband (but we didn't get married til later) he helped me alot...I know its really hard. When I am just doing mindless eating I
try to turn to altoids(for other reasons as well) and gum it keeps my mouth busy and I try to do puzzles games on the pc or call a friend...I wish u luck there is no easy answer
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