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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Coley1989
Coley1989
So it's been a while since I've been able to eat anything and keep it down. Today was the day. I just don't understand why I feel so bad about it. Why should someone feel bad about eating. I had to pinky promise my roommate that I would keep this meal down. I feel pathetic. On top of all this, I feel like I've gained weight... even though I know full well I haven't I just don't understand why something that is a biological need is so F***** hard. It's so frustrating. I'm not losing faith I just don't know how to handle situations like this. I went for a walk and cleared my head. Just mentally I feel like a wreck. I made progress but I don't feel good about it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel like we are going through the same thing. I recently have made a friend a promise to not throw up my food. I made it through a meal. I felt more guilty than good about it. I understand completely. You feel like you want to get better, but your not sure. I wish there was a way to make food not the enemy. I hate the fact that food is always on my mind. I hope you are doing better. If you need to talk I am here.
deleted_user
deleted_user
O I forgot to say. Even though it seems hard now you should be proud of your self. That one meal is a huge step:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sweetie I am so proud of you that you were able to keep one meal down that is awesome celebrate the strength that is took for you to keep the meal down.
deleted_user
deleted_user
well done!!!! im proud of you.
i also struggling with this issue - i am here if u need to talk at all
hugs honey xoxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
You made progress sweet thats a fantastic step forward.
Youre not loosing faith- another step in the right direction.
If you find that going for a walk gives you time to lear your head do it. I find writing helps aswell. Sometimes makes me look at things more logically and also once I've written down how I feel I can forget about it. Sometimes I can only forget for a short while but anything is worth a try/
Keep up the great work you've done today! x
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey! I think it's great that your roommate cares so much about you. Look on the bright side -- you're not pathetic, you're just keeping a promise to someone special to whom you're important.
Juice
Juice
Making progress and feeling good about it at the same time is tricky with ed. Hold on to the fact that you have won a small victory against ed, and you're one step closer to beating it. Baby steps.