i care. ive been going through the same thing. it doesnt matter how big you are. youre still gorgeous to everyone. no one knows about my ED i dont want them to know. bu since some one does know about you let them help. its hard to do it alone. if you want to talk ill be here

I think most of us feel this way to some extent every day. We are here for you. XX

Welcome. You're not alone. This site has shown me how many wonderful people out there are suffering too. We understand in a way that those without ED just can't. This is a great place for support. here for you.

Your definately not alone. Welcome, everyone here understands only too well what you are going through because we are too. xxx

I feel you. Your words are exactly what's going on in my head. I can't believe I've gained so much weight from overeating. It's happened slowly, over the course of six months or so...and no one's really noticed I don't think becuase it's all in my stomach which I can cover with big, baggy tops. My jeans are getting really uncomfortable and I hate what I've done to my body. Sometimes I just want the will power to not eat...but I know that will be just as bad for me. It's so hard for us to find balance with food....

Hi, I'm new here too! Getting start is so very hard isn't it? If you would like support I would be happy too, since we both just start here on this forum. Please feel free to send me mail, here on private mail or at my e-mail fallenangelupward@comcast.net (any one can use this address to write me, too) Good luck, it isn't luck it is a new way to live. Hope to hear from you.
Meghan.

I myself do not suffer from an eating disorder but my gf of three years DOES and it IS hard to understand! For those of us who don't have ED but have loved ones who DO, we can TRY to understand but its very difficult I think unless you have actually experienced it first hand! That is why my gf and I have created a support group here on DS! It is for people with ED and people who have loved ones with ED and who would like to get to understand more so that they can be of more help!

I can tell you that there are A LOT of people on here that WILL and DO understand what you are going through sweetie! Our group so far has about 20 members and is growing more each day, if you ever need anyone to talk to my girlfriend and I or at least one of us are usually ALWAYS on! We both spend A LOT of time on here! So please check it out and come join us! You will never be alone here, and we hope to see you soon!

http://dailystrength.org/groups/for-those-with-eds-and-those-who-care

Take care hun! ((Hugs)) Feel better soon!

K

thank you everyone. it means a lot to know people understand and care

Welcome to the site. I do care a lot. I feel very similar. I'm so sick of all these ED thoughts and weight etc. Remember...True beauty comes from the inside. I know it's hard to believe when you're so stuck in ED thinking. I believe you find this this group supportive as we are going through what you are. I;m here if you want to talk (((HUGS)))

I understand and do care.

I went through my ED and went through the same thing, the same paralyzing cycle of hatred and fears every single day.

Your never alone.

i know exactly how you feel, ive been struggling for ages without anyone really knowing, i suppose cos i have this unapproachable persona which is actually hiding who i am but no one close ever approached me, i remember teachers in school talking to me but when i left that was it you know, i think what you can try do is know who cares, who makes an effort and suggest to them to read a bit about anorexia i know a few books to recommend but like the only one really knowing what's fully wrong with me is hubby and i bought books but he doesn't read them making me feel more alone in it but i bet if you have female friends and family that cares they will. you need to trust them enough to open up i suppose, im here if you need to talk though i know how alone goes, ive been there for ages and ages *hug* and i have to add, i found my new best friends on this site.

I feel the same way. My family doesn't understand why I have anoxeria and bulimia (control issues). They always tell me to eat more or ask me how much I weigh because I look skinny but realize that I am at a normal weight or think I am lying.

Was anoxeria before, now bulimic, but wish it would stop but doesn't because still have the same issues (happy that I lost weight), but always tell me to not go back to being too skinny again (say that all the time-then resort to my eating disorder because of control issues).

I understand and care.