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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my_bopo
my_bopo

Hi so i suffer from an eating disorder. I can't afford treatment so i am trying to recover on my own. I have been doing ok but i struggle alot with not acting on my impulses ie: excersise/ laxatives. Does anyone have any tips that could help or any advice that would be amazing thank you.

Dancinggirl
Dancinggirl
Hello, welcome to the group. I am sorry that you are having a hard time with this right now.
When you are having a hard time can you try writing in a journal, and getting all of your feelings out. Also go for a walk and put some music on to help take your mind off of this. I hope this works and helps and please keep posting.
Hugs.
hopeful27
hopeful27
So sorry you're going through this! It's great you joined a support group :) Whenever I have an urge to act on something, I usually walk away from it. I have to leave the situation I'm in and do something else. If I stay in the same environment, I ended up caving after a little while. I'm hoping that after avoiding my urges long enough, I won't get them anymore. I'm also meditating every morning and night (you can go on youtube and find meditations for disordered eating). That has also been helping because it makes me more mindful. I hope this helps you! Here if you need anything <3