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.
Sure I can eat normal meals and whatnot now. Sometimes even without wanting to try and purge, sometimes not.
But after pretty much every meal I'm still inclined to move, do something. It's bothersome for me to be ok with eating then just relaxing and not getting up and moving around; not necessarily exercise, but just moving so I'm comforted by the fact that I'm burning some calories. It's like that for every meal that I can remember now. It's not to the point where I'll not eat if I can't get up and move, but it's very uncomfortable for me still and I end up focusing on my belly, seeing bad things about it, becoming susceptible to ED thoughts. Though it's not strong enough to completely overwhelm me to the point of doing something I shouldn't, the thoughts are still there and they bother me.
Does that mean I'm getting better, since even though I still have negative thoughts I don't let it physically affect me? Or does that mean I am not doing so hot because the mindset of ED still exists? I don't know what to make of it.
But after pretty much every meal I'm still inclined to move, do something. It's bothersome for me to be ok with eating then just relaxing and not getting up and moving around; not necessarily exercise, but just moving so I'm comforted by the fact that I'm burning some calories. It's like that for every meal that I can remember now. It's not to the point where I'll not eat if I can't get up and move, but it's very uncomfortable for me still and I end up focusing on my belly, seeing bad things about it, becoming susceptible to ED thoughts. Though it's not strong enough to completely overwhelm me to the point of doing something I shouldn't, the thoughts are still there and they bother me.
Does that mean I'm getting better, since even though I still have negative thoughts I don't let it physically affect me? Or does that mean I am not doing so hot because the mindset of ED still exists? I don't know what to make of it.
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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...
And no, I haven't actually purged yet. I've tried and been nearly successful, and it's tempting to try again after some meals. First it was restricting, but since IP it's turned to purging attempts. And I'm trying really hard not to take another shot at it again, because I don't want to relapse. I just can't tell whether or not I'm getting better because I'm learning to control myself this time, or if it's worse cause ED-thoughts are still there. =/