Eating Disorders Support Group
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Hello,all..
Dunno if anyone will actually respond to this as this seems to be a pretty inactive board but anyway..
I was just wondering if anybody else struggles with both OCD and an ED?
My OCD has latched on to my anorexia absolutely joyfully.
It is totally driving my symptoms and I just don't see a way out of it..
I don't know if you've tried this, but maybe treat them as two separate entities? I know they always try to intertwine, but I find that personifying them, if that makes any sense. Like maybe your OCD can act as like an overbearing parent almost who like labels and pre-makes meals for the day. While your ED can be like a homie you want to help. Obviously it's easier said than done, and could spiral, but maybe it could work as like a filler chapter until you find a way that helps you best :)