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.
Hello guys. I haven't been around much, and I feel that it actually may be better for me to stay away. Just getting on today and reading some of the posts triggers me horribly. I just wanted some input from people that may have gone through similar things...
I know I'm in good company when I say I've have lost ridiculous amounts of hair. Actually, with how much comes out on a daily basis, I don't understand why I still have any. I never believe people that it was going to be that bad, and didn't think it was possible to this extent. Crazy things like, I have to use liquid plumber at leeast once a week or else my shower won't drain! I hate it, and I know that the only way to fix it is to eat, and I have been, but it takes at least 6 months to restore your body to normal working order... ANYWAYS, I wanted to know how people cope with this. Does cutting your hair shorter make the thinness better? Any ideas...?
My other questions is about periods (yay!). I lost my period for some time (if you ask me, this was a perk of having an ED! just kidding, sorta), but now I have it back again. It is absolutely horrible! I thought I used to get bad cramps, but it was nothing compared to this! I can't move, sleep, breathe, etc. I feel like I'm going to pass out or throw up, and maybe both. Is my body like making up for lost time? Anyone experienced this?
Next... I am absolutely horrifyed at the idea of Thanksgiving. I have a BIG problem with getting together just to eat. Everything is focused on food, food, food, and lots of it. I know that I don't have to eat anything that I don't want to, but it's just so overwhelming and I panic. I'm guessing I'm not the only one...
Is anyone else a vegetarian? Were you before the ED? or duing, or after? I am, and I sort of picked it up as I was doing better with my eating. My parents didn't think it was a good idea to put restrictions on myself regarding food at all, and I understood their concerns. I saw my nutritionist and she said there were red flags going up all over the place and she wasn't going to help me with it at all. So yeah, I decided screw them, it's not about an ED and I want to do it anyway. Well, recently I've realized that I think there's more to it than I thought. It's like, now that I'm eating more, I have to hold on to some sort of rule. Not having meat allows me to restrict myself somewhere, and so I more okay, safe, and in control. But, I'm not willing to give it up, even knowing that. I don't WANT meat, and it disgusts me, but I think there is more to is psychologically than I previously thought...
That's all for now. Thanks for reading-- much appreciated!
I know I'm in good company when I say I've have lost ridiculous amounts of hair. Actually, with how much comes out on a daily basis, I don't understand why I still have any. I never believe people that it was going to be that bad, and didn't think it was possible to this extent. Crazy things like, I have to use liquid plumber at leeast once a week or else my shower won't drain! I hate it, and I know that the only way to fix it is to eat, and I have been, but it takes at least 6 months to restore your body to normal working order... ANYWAYS, I wanted to know how people cope with this. Does cutting your hair shorter make the thinness better? Any ideas...?
My other questions is about periods (yay!). I lost my period for some time (if you ask me, this was a perk of having an ED! just kidding, sorta), but now I have it back again. It is absolutely horrible! I thought I used to get bad cramps, but it was nothing compared to this! I can't move, sleep, breathe, etc. I feel like I'm going to pass out or throw up, and maybe both. Is my body like making up for lost time? Anyone experienced this?
Next... I am absolutely horrifyed at the idea of Thanksgiving. I have a BIG problem with getting together just to eat. Everything is focused on food, food, food, and lots of it. I know that I don't have to eat anything that I don't want to, but it's just so overwhelming and I panic. I'm guessing I'm not the only one...
Is anyone else a vegetarian? Were you before the ED? or duing, or after? I am, and I sort of picked it up as I was doing better with my eating. My parents didn't think it was a good idea to put restrictions on myself regarding food at all, and I understood their concerns. I saw my nutritionist and she said there were red flags going up all over the place and she wasn't going to help me with it at all. So yeah, I decided screw them, it's not about an ED and I want to do it anyway. Well, recently I've realized that I think there's more to it than I thought. It's like, now that I'm eating more, I have to hold on to some sort of rule. Not having meat allows me to restrict myself somewhere, and so I more okay, safe, and in control. But, I'm not willing to give it up, even knowing that. I don't WANT meat, and it disgusts me, but I think there is more to is psychologically than I previously thought...
That's all for now. Thanks for reading-- much appreciated!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I wish I could comment on the period thing. It is okay to say that it was great to not have any (I know I enjoyed it). It might help to see a doctor about the pain.
Don't be ashamed about being a vegetarian. If you are getting enough complete protein (like from egg whites) it shouldn't be a problem. A lot of people recovering from an ED are vegetarians. It feels safe. It doesn't matter what special diet you are eating a long as you are getting enough. Later on in your recovery, when you feel stronger, maybe then you can start adding some meat. But it is up to you.
Congrats on your recovery. Hang in there. It only gets better.
Hang in there, I know from experience it does grow back. I know how hard it is waiting though!
Thanksgiving, I wrote an advice on this one so I can't give any good feedback but Ican totally relate and I am more anxious each day as we get closer.
Food plans, I know exactly what you are talking about. I feel like I have so little say in when and what and how much I eat I can understand needing to maintain some control. I have not found a healthy way to do this but I can certainly understand the desire to be a veg. It gives you a sense of having a CHOICE.
I know we are supposed to help you and others out by leaving replies but i think you kind of helped me in return. Thanx and I hope you stay strong and stay in inspiration to others
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yes, Im a vegetarian, I was before my ed, was during, and still after. I actually was vegan for a yr during the worst of my ed, so it sucked and being vegan made me pretty sick. Now in recovery and still a vegetarian and I love it. I eat milk products like cheese, cottage cheese, but no real milk. soy milk for me. I think if just depends if it is a restrictioon, some believe it is, but it is a diet for the rest of your life, for me anyway, its a way of living to me. I really didnt like meat as a child, so I changed. I think im just as healthy as a meat eater, i make sure I get what I need to be healthy.
as far as the periods.. it was nice not having them for a while, but it sucked because every now and then you would get it but there was no rhyme or reason. so i felt paranoid all the time. my periods now are pretty regular, but i get really nacisious.
vegetarian.. yup i'm one too. i think its an acceptable way to restrict your diet. but i do know plenty of healthy vegetarians.. not everyone who's vegetarian has an ed.