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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janev825 10/27/2016

HI everyone. I never gave an introduction about myself. I developed anorexia when I was 14 years old. I've been to many treatment centers over the years. I've been free of ED for 6 years now. until recently that is. Until I tried on stupid jeans. I weighed 196 pounds a week ago. My best friend gave me some tips on how to lose weight despite my medications. Well I've been following his suggestions for 1 week now and I've lost 1 pound. Because of that 1 pound ED is screaming louder than ever. Telling me to exercise more and more and to cut back on my food intake. My therapist said I need some help. She gave me information on a support group here but I am moving soon so I'm thinking of an online support group, that way it doesn't matter if I move. Just to let you know I don't feel very supported here. It could be because I'm new though. Thanks

Dancinggirl 10/28/2016

Hi and welcome to the group. I am so sorry that you are feeling this way. I am here for you if you want to talk more. When you are feeling upset or don't know what to do. Just come on and tell us what is going on. We will try to help you. Hugs

janev825 10/28/2016

Thanks Laya. I'm really struggling with ED. Now he's telling me to give up certain foods particularly sweets. I'm trying to fight him but it's super hard. I think I need more support than what I'm getting. I don't know what more support looks like though.

Dancinggirl 10/28/2016

I know that it is really hard with a ed, but try and push though it. You can do it. I know you can. If you have a journal or a notebook that you can write in when you are feeling like this. Just write what you are feeling and start writing in it. Also you can doing something a project or try going out of your house. I being eat, so I know what you are going through. Lots of hugs

janev825 10/29/2016

I like to crochet.

Dancinggirl 10/29/2016

That's great! When you are feeling upset or everything is going wrong pull out your stuff and start to crochet. And think about that. Nothing else. Try that and let me know how it goes. Hugs

janev825 10/29/2016

Thanks Laya

LP0126 10/29/2016

A tool I have found helpful as well as many others is to journal and dona dialogue between you and ED. Write the thoughts ED is saying and then in a different color write your thoughts. It's helpful to separate ourselves from EDs voice.

janev825 10/29/2016

Good idea LP. Thanks

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