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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Dancinggirl 12/03/2017

I don't think I can do this anymore. This last month has been really hard for me to not binge eat and I feel that I have to and I try everything to get my mind off of this. And then the next day I still have the feeling to binge eat but sometimes it strong and I have to do it all over again and other times it's starting to go away. My parents and sister don't know about this problem and I can't keep it to myself must longer. I wish that everything could go back to what it used to be, but it can't. I don't understand why we get a eating disorder and it's not going away. Sometimes I'm tried of fighting and not telling my parents and sister about this. I want to just give up and who cares if I binge eat everyday.

LuckyEmpath 12/03/2017

I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time with this right now. I've had many days like you describe - that I just can't shake the need to binge. Keeping the secret from your family, I would imagine, intensifies the feeling to binge. Do you think you would be able to tell one person in your family and ask them not to tell anyone else?

nowandthen 12/03/2017

Hey, I can 100% relate to this!! I feel I’m in the same boat as you. Do you remember when you first started?

sonnycamehome 12/03/2017

Hey Laya, I'm so sorry you are struggling right now. It sounds like you're dealing with a lot all by yourself and that's so hard. Do you think you could safely tell your family about some of what you're going through so you don't have to handle everything yourself? You matter, and you deserve some support. Know that we're all here for you.

mikii613 12/03/2017

At the end of the day you aren't fighting for other people you are fighting for yourself.

Dancinggirl 12/03/2017

Thank you so much for your replies and help. I will try to find someone in my family to tell about this, and see if they can help me.

red47640 12/05/2017

I care if you binge eat every day, Laya-- sometimes when we get so frustrated we throw our hands up and say "I'm over this," that means there's nowhere else to go but up. I know that sounds bizarre, but it's been my experience (maybe mine alone) that the simple act of just admitting you're in over your head is enough to open up to getting support and seeking help, maybe in a different form than what you've previously used. I'm not sure what it is I'm actually trying to say here, but you are strong. You are brave. You are also incredibly kind and supportive of others. The holidays tend to be tough for us ED-ers, hang in there. Message me anytime.

Dancinggirl 12/05/2017

Ok and thank you.

samr 12/09/2017

I relate also! I don’t binge but I do fast and purge. It is very hard and something I too always feel compelled to just cave into. But anyone with an eating disorder needs to see what’s better in the end. I haven’t come to believing the right choice but I know deep down which it is. It’s just something we all need to push through. Feel free to message me as well, I’m always willing to help :)

Dancinggirl 12/10/2017

Thank you.

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