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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I can’t stop or I can’t start

itsM3l_5
itsM3l_5

I've known for years that I have an eating disorder. But yet I can't find a healthy balance that works. I have developed so many tendencies of "over eating" or just simply "not eating". It's exhausting because I know implementing consistency is a good healthy balance. I meal prep good portioned meals and I make a point to pack food but eating it sometimes is much harder to do. But then my body at a certain point makes me eat then I eat and eat and eat and eat until I'm unbearably miserable. 


does anyone have any advice? I just feel like I'm in this cycle and I'm trying pretty hard to break this bad habit. 

Kieran11
Kieran11
Hey there. I understand completely where you're coming from. I suffer from anorexia and bulimia and it's usually one or the other extreme which can be really mentally exhausting. What's helped for me so far (And I still have a lot more work to do) is put a prevention plan in place and put it on my fridge and in front of my computer and anywhere else to help me remember what to do when I'm starting to feel my motivation waiver. Mine includes calling my mom (my biggest supporter), getting out of the house or going for a walk (Good for anxiety or urges) or going to an EDA meeting.

I also have post-its with my reasons why I want to recover: to be present for my family ❤️ being a big one.

I hope some of this can help you! Feel free to reach out and we can connect :)
itsM3l_5
itsM3l_5
So sorry for the delayed response. I really love the post it suggestions I used post it’s too for self affirmations to help my self growth. I’ve just had a lot of life changes and I can see myself back and forth struggling. I’ve been having a lot more anxiety lately and that’s now helping matters at all.