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Not again...(may trigger)

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Today, I barely ate anything but felt fat, so I took two laxatives (yet again). My mom has been noticing my stomache hurts a lot now...and is starting to question things. DS is the only place that knows I do this...I want to stop, but don't know how.
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See a therapist! Take the advice you just gave another member, and get help for yourself. You deserve much better than this illness.
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I have an appointment on the 12th...thank GOD!
Juice
Juice
Could you tell your Mum? I suspect she may have a clue anyway if she's asking lots of questions. She obviously cares a lot, and once you've told someone, you have an allie to help you stop.
DS will always be here for you, but your Mum is right there by your side.
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I posted something awhile back about honesty and how it personally helped me. When you keep ED hidden, it's so much more difficult to cope because you are ,in a sense, alone. The people you love don't know you are hurting and you can't ask for help. It's a hard topic and many replies to my post said they just could not bring themselves to say it. What about writing your mom a letter? That way, you can get out all that you want to say and it may be easier on you to put your thoughts together. Just a thought. I am a firm believer in opening up to those around you for support.
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I'm glad you have an appointment, but start making the steps to recovery now. I agree with the others that you should try to put the ED out in the open. The best thing for killing an eating disorder is not letting it hide behind closed doors. It might cause anxiety, but it can help people that really care about you help you stay on track- that is, if they're properly educated. See if your mother will attend a therapy session with you once youre comfortable with your therapist.
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