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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SophiaElise246 03/26/2017

I'm a sophomore in high school and I've had self image problems since I was 8. My classmate called me fat and since then I've hated myself. I'm a average weight I guess but I don't see it. Everyone says I'm skinny but I don't see. I don't eat breakfast much anymore and I rarely have lunch. Only when someone yells at me. I have self harmed before but I'm trying not to. When it happens I don't recognize that I'm scratching my skin until its already bleeding. I don't exactly know why I'm saying anything because it doesn't matter. If I eat in front of my mom and she doesn't notice it's fine. Right? If anyone even read this, thanks for listening.

High_Road 03/26/2017

I went through the same problem in middle school, I used to think of myself of being really fat and when people teased me about my weight it would make me eat more, but Sophia I am here to say that you will get through it! I started exercising more and drink certain tea for weight loss! But even before that I use to just look in the mirror and give my self confidence and compliment my body! Self love is very important for your health mentally and emotionally because when you do have love yourself and have high self confidence whatever negative comments other mean people tell you simply won't matter because you believe and love yourself! So I truly do hope this help Sophia and that you get better!

Melise 03/27/2017

You are so very brave for speaking up. My struggle started as a young child, and I am just now trying to get a handle on it. That's many, many years of food control, body-image issues, and self harm. I am so proud of you reaching out now. There's no easy fix, but you are doing the right thing by addressing it early. Many hugs to you.

SophiaElise246 03/27/2017

Thank you so much. Today is my birthday and my teacher made me eat a cupcake and then my actual lunch. I hated it. I even tried to tell her that I wasn't hungry but since she has known me for almost 3 years now she knows when I'm lying. I don't even realize I'm lying anymore. I don't know if that even makes sense. Mainly when I don't eat it's so I can control something. But last Friday I think I went too far. The day before I only ate dinner. Then I didn't eat anything or drink anything till my next dinner. My body wasn't used to that and I got a migraine and a fever. But I couldn't go to the nurse because my mom can't pick me up anyway and she gets mad when I go there. My teachers were worried for me but it was my fault. I felt bad for worrying them so I ate a little bit of lunch, just so I didn't pass out or something. Thanks for talking to me.

mariahrachelle 03/28/2017

Sophia,
I am so sorry that you have been haunted by these lies that your body is not enough ever since you were a small child. You are probably well rehearsed in the mean and negative thoughts to yourself by now. I am so sorry. :( I am so proud of you for eating lunch, even though you hated it! You deserve to take care of your body.
I am here for support and you are so not alone. I hear you.
Hugs

Dancinggirl 03/30/2017

Hi, I am so sorry you are having a hard time with this. I really hope it will be ok for you. Please keep posting when you are feeling like this. Big hugs, Laya

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