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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Dancinggirl 08/06/2019

I feel like you win eating disorder. It's too much to keep it to myself and not tell my parents or sister about this. Feel like I can't do it anymore. I hate this problem and binge eating. Wish I never had this problem.

sonnycamehome 08/07/2019

Dancing, the eating disorder wins when you keep it locked up inside and isolated.

We all need help coping with disordered eating and asking for help is one of the most courageous things you can do. There's no need to suffer in silence - this disorder thrives in silence, but it diminishes when we let other people help us.

It's ok to tell someone you're having a hard time. <3

agse 08/07/2019

I understand your struggles well. I have been there! An eating disorder is not something you can "just get over." It's an illness and you need help and support to get over it. The longer you keep it locked up inside, the longer it will have control over you. Healing is possible, but it will never happen on its own. Please reach out and tell someone you trust. More than likely they already know that you are struggling and just don't know how to help. Honesty is key. You are not alone. There are so many who struggle in this manner. The most courageous and healthiest thing you can do is ask for help. You are worth it! Believe that. The eating disorder doesn't have to win! I don't know your spiritual beliefs, but I will be praying for you!

Dancinggirl 08/07/2019

Thank you both so much for your replies and what you are saying. I'll do my best to tell my mom or writing her a letter.

Hope1271 08/27/2019

I think writing a letter is an excellent idea. It helps you organize your thoughts when you're trying to say something hard. And you can either read it aloud to them or just give it to them to read and you don't have to be there when they read it, a letter is a good idea. But I think telling and reaching out for help and support is the best thing you can do. People will surprise you. They love you so much. You are so much more cherished and cared for than you realize. I am sure of it. ED is REALLY good at isolating us and making us think no one can possibly understand (they can) and no one will ever accept us if they know (they will). So don't give in to those lies in your head. You are very, very loved. Take care of yourself!

Prycejosh1987 10/30/2020

Its probably medication that is doing this to you. Space out your eating habits.

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