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.
My friend scolded me today for being anorexic. She normally seemed fine about it but today she got mad. She basically told me that I was just being another teen aged girl and that I needed to stop obsessing over my looks. It really hurt me and I just held back tears. I don't think she realized how it hurt me. I don't want to do this to myself but I can't help it. I wish she would just except that I have a problem and help me through it. Have you guys had a similar situation? What can I do to get her to understand?
zopta3
I am 41 and still struggling and dealt with negative attitudes and very little support. Just take care of you and I pray you will kick this early on and not suffer too long.It has robbed me of much of my life and of real happiness.
peanutzz
Is anyone helping you through this? Maybe if you give a little more information about where you are with getting help, we could better answer your question. Hugs.
good2go2001
I too struggled with this totally alone... hidding it and then when i did share with someone about a week ago in my family they just didnt understand and didnt offer any positive encouragement. Its really hard to try to deal with ED on your own. Ive been struggling off and on since i was a kid. I just turned 43 last week and just started therapy again about 2 weeks ago. If your not in therapy i would struggly sugjest talking to someone its so important to get help early on. DS website really helps me to talk to people and make friends with people that really understand what youre going threw. If it wasnt for DS i probly wouldnt have gone and started seeing a therapist which i really needed to do.
deleted_user
I think I already mentioned in one of your other posts but a friend will not be enough. Nobody who doesn't have an ed or is a professional understands in what turmoil and torture you are. Her being fine with your being anorexic doesn't help you and more than her scolding you. Please see you doctor.
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