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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My Struggle

tothebone
tothebone

I'm relatively new to this and I've decided that I need help, so I joined this support group in hopes of meeting people that struggle with the same things that I do and learning as much as I can from them on how to overcome. I won't let myself eat and it's torture, but every time I think of it I feel like the world will come crashing down on me.. any words of wisdom? 

hopeful27
hopeful27
Welcome to the group! I've just recently joined as well, but it has been so great to have support from others going through the same struggles. Just know that you are beautiful, you are strong, and you are worth it. You will get through this and we will be here to help you throughout the process. Sending so many well wishes your way <3
tothebone
tothebone
Thanks so much hopeful27 :). It's good to have others to brighten my day that understand what it's like, the well wishes are appreciated and reciprocated. <3 Oh, and happy belated birthday, I'm glad you were able to make the best of it.
lonelystar26
lonelystar26
Welcome! I feel exactly the same way when I think about eating and it is terrible. I sometimes cry when I am trying to convince myself not to eat. What I do is that I write down my feelings.
tothebone
tothebone
Lonelystar26 thank you for the advice! I started to try to journal yesterday and being so completely honest with myself felt good, but also a little bit scary. Be strong and do what works for you! Sending you good vibes and the best wishes.
danea
danea
I’m new here too, and I hope being together here can help us overcome our struggle.
To your first post, what actually helps me is pure analyses, put things in perspective. The reason why I want to binge, will eating make me better? That really helps me control the amount of food I eat during binges, it’s still a lot, but I’m working on it :)
And good old fashioned calorie count, and low carb diet on the rest non-binge days.
I think being afraid of eating and torturing yourself over it, that’s what makes us overeat as well.
But having a clear goal for the day (set amount of calories, carbs or how much veggies you should it) and accomplishing it and not going over it at the end of the day, girl, that is something to be proud of!
Don’t make the food your enemy, shouldn’t be your lover either haha, but feeling proud of yourself for doing something good, for overcoming the struggle, that is, I think, 1 big step to recovery!
Obviously sticking to healthy diet is no-brainer.
tothebone
tothebone
Thank you for all the relatable thoughts danea ! :) and the advice as well, I'm working towards being able to set a goal and stick to it, it's a long road ahead and I will do the best I can, I hope you can utilize your own words to their fullest extent! :) and I hope you're having a successful day.