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.
I have been debating for a while whether or not I should join this group. Things have finally gotten bad enough that I really think joining this group will help!
To tell you a little about my story I have never been formally diagnoised with an eating disorder but I did do some things off and on that would lead you to think I had one. I drank syrup of ipepac to make me throw up several times, I used laxatives ocassionally, I starved myself in the ninth grade for a summer, I ran excessivly...the usual...
When I went off to college I was so afraid to gain the freshmen 15 that I didn't eat very much leading up to that time which put me in a more fragile mental, and physical state. Four days into college I had a panick attack, along with a mental breakdown which led me to my first stay in a pschiatric untit.
Now I am eating too much to compensate for times when I watched my weight too closly I can't seem to find an even ground with my body weight. My weight changes so much my clothes never fit right, my self esteem is very low, and all I want to do is sit in the house and sleep.
Has anyone out there had a similair experience or can offer any advice??
To tell you a little about my story I have never been formally diagnoised with an eating disorder but I did do some things off and on that would lead you to think I had one. I drank syrup of ipepac to make me throw up several times, I used laxatives ocassionally, I starved myself in the ninth grade for a summer, I ran excessivly...the usual...
When I went off to college I was so afraid to gain the freshmen 15 that I didn't eat very much leading up to that time which put me in a more fragile mental, and physical state. Four days into college I had a panick attack, along with a mental breakdown which led me to my first stay in a pschiatric untit.
Now I am eating too much to compensate for times when I watched my weight too closly I can't seem to find an even ground with my body weight. My weight changes so much my clothes never fit right, my self esteem is very low, and all I want to do is sit in the house and sleep.
Has anyone out there had a similair experience or can offer any advice??
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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...
You've definitely joined the right community!
I personally can't offer alot of advice to you because I'm hopelessly stuck right now myself. But I CAN offer you friendship, support, and understanding. I hope you keep coming back to participate here with us. Message me if you ever need a good listener.
Also, when it comes to overcompensating, I did the same thing! I was severely anorexic until I met my husband back in 2003. Then I tried a very low calorie "diet" with lots of exercise- gross and hurt so bad. When I finally went and lived in France and then came back home to the states, I was ten pounds heavier, and decided to just saw "Screw it!" and start eating whatever I wanted. I would order the fattiest thing on the menu, scarf it down, and then moan in pain and punishment. It was all about hurting myself for what I did in the past.
I really recommend reading "Life Without Ed"...you can get it really cheap on half.com and it has been a really comforting book to read from. The chapters are written for a person with ED and low focus levels, so the chapters are only a few pages long. :) Anyway, she wrote a chapter about "overcompensating for Ed."
Balance is the key word, and it's something I crave. I would love to be able to say "this is how you do it!", but I can't. However, I want you to know you're SO not alone in this.
Definitely read the book. It's like a comforter/bible!
Good luck.