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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Oh My Gosh...

deleted_user
deleted_user
I was doing SO good, you know? Then I come home where all this food is ... And I don't want to stop myself. I'm not hungry, so I don't want to eat anything. I just had mixed fruits, and right after I threw my junk in the trash, I'm going and looking in the fridge for more to eat. I don't understand!!! I don't want to go and eat just to throw it back up, that's a waste of food other people could eat, and a waste of money also... *sigh* This is really not cool ...
lastvice
lastvice
It's okay, don't put too much pressure on yourself to recover completely and perfectly in one day. You've made progress today and that's great. It's progress, not perfection. Baby steps. You'll get there. Give yourself a pat on the back and then try to do something else to get your mind off of food. :0)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Take a deep breath. You are okay. You really are, I promise. I know you don't feel it now, but you will. I'm really proud of you for trying so hard- it's inspirational and impressive. You've made progress, and you will continue to.

On the practical side, you are probably still eating too little for your body to be pleased. Any restriction and you will feel like you are starving.

Speak of the devil, I have to go eat dinner. I'll be back soon, and if you want to talk, I'm here.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i was ther two months ago. feeling hopeless like the disorder is now in control and no matter how are you try, you are only one person and sometimes we can only fight ourselves so much. at this point i asked my mom to get me help. does your mom know about it?
well im still happy that you recognise, and accept the difficulties and you will see the triumphs of recovery.
missyS
missyS
so y dont u just invite those starving kids in china over so that they can eat the food before u do? lol im jk with u...whether u eat the food or not...those kids will still be without nutrition....u cannot save the world by recovering....but u can save urself by doing so! and i think that u r just as important as the world is!
deleted_user
deleted_user
We never are hungry when we do this. The reason we do this is because it is the way we deal. When we are stressed, unhappy or emotional we eat and purge as a way to relieve the stress. I almost feel like we are eating our problems and then purge to let it out. Just take it minute by minute and know that we are making progress. I know you will get a handle on this crap.
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