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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Mystique18 08/14/2015

Hi, I'm new to this group and was diagnosed with anerexia in Febuary but I can feel myself losing control more and more to the disorder and I want to recover, I want to be able to eat food again without fear but I don't want to gain weight and lose even more control. I can't. I am too deep into this disorder.

I'm also at a camp for the next week and am terrified because there is constant cakes around and I don't know how I can make it through the week without either binging and having panic attacks or getting even deeper into my disorder as it will be basically a week of temptation and triggers.

Can anyone help??

silverstars 08/15/2015

Hi....

first of all,i am so sorry you are dealing with this.

i can hear the desperation in your post....

something that helps me is to write down all my reasons for recovery.

are you working with a therapist?

it is really crucial to have the support of a professional....

i also have found support groups to be really helpful.....

as for what you will be facing at camp,just try your best to have regular meals,even if you have to eat mechanically.

i also find find that journalling my feelings when i am either in restricting or binging mode helps a great deal,as there is so much beneath,at the core of the ED.

i'm sorry if all of this is not the best advice,but please know that you are not alone in this..

red47640 08/15/2015

I know what you are going through, I shift between anorexia and binge eating constantly, and it often feels like a losing battle :-( But I am so glad you are here, we all support each other on this site! I agree with the advice silverstars gave you about writing out your reasons for recovery, and keep them near you constantly, so that whenever you feel yourself slipping you can whip them out and remind yourself why it's important to stay on track. I've never been to (sleepaway) camp, which I assume is what you mean, but try opt for healthier desserts, and definitely stick to your meals.

Best of luck, and again welcome!!!

eshaw 08/15/2015

Welcome to this group. I hope you find the support you're looking for. I hope that the camp offers healthy meals, in addition to all the desserts. I struggle with desserts too. It is hard after restricting to be presented with triggering foods. Please try to balance your diet, while at camp so you are able to get in the nutrients you need while avoiding foods that make you feel guilty and terrible. I know this is easier said than done. No matter what, come back here, tell us how it went, and know you're not alone. I wish the best for you while you are away.

ann54 08/17/2015

welcome to this great site, you will find so much support here. everyone has pretty much said what I would of, really try and eat foods that will nourish you, even if you don't want to. I know very well the situation you are in and it is awful. can you bring your own
"safe" foods to camp to eat? please seek a counselor.

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