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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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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