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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jasgall 02/15/2010

hey guys-i had a really rough time today. my feet chronically swell because i have no footrests left on my chair. i fell on them and they broke. at times, the swelling in my feet is very painful. today was one of those times. because i was so sore, i didn't eat untill about 4. i had leftover subway. and then, my sister came in with a small 3-piece tin of candy from my aunt, along with a cup full of candy from mom, and a large box of candy from my aunt for all of us.

i was full from lunch, but I WENT CRAZY! i ate all the candy in the tin and cup in one sitting. i wasn't trying to, i just did it. i wasn't paying attention to how much i was eating. it could have been worse, but it was still a binge. anybody else have a hard time today?

deleted_user 02/15/2010

I had some anxiety yesterday. My mother in law gave all the kids those large hershey kisses. i freaked a little but I stopped myself.

i decided to cut one up and we all spit it.

Listen you have to look at the big picture. You didnt eat all day until 4. by then you are so hungry, whether you feel it or not. I have learned that if i allow myself to get hungry it will result in a binge. so EAT and you may be able to avoid this in the future.

I eat all day, just small amounts...

bingo9006 02/15/2010

You are allowed to throw out candy others give you. This is not love, it is sabotage, and you are worth more than that. Then please try to think through in advance how you are going to relate to food that day. This will build confidence and success. You are not the only one to have trouble on V'Day, I ate a full-size piece of a very rich dessert at a group meeting, but the good news is I did not continue into binge territory, and today is a brand new day.

LiVeLoVeLaUgH4eVeR 02/15/2010

I had a bit of a tough time yesterday as well. My mum gave me lots of sweets because my dietician wants me to start facing my fear foods. But it was so overwhelming! I ate what she wanted me to, but then didn't eat later because my mind was so caught up in what I had eaten already that day. But as previously stated, today is a new day, and it's a fresh start :)

deleted_user 02/15/2010

I didn't get many treats for Vday. I took what I had to my boyfriend's. I won't binge around others.

I keep dark chocolate in my freezer. If I keep it out I will devour it. Keeping it cold makes me have to eat it slower so I appreciate it instead of abuse it.

deleted_user 02/15/2010

I had a tough time going out to dinner. I didn't just want to order the usual salad and let's just say it didn't go too well.
I agree with bingo. You should have told your sister to put the stuff back in her car or you'd throw it away. I'm sure your family is aware of what you are going through.

deleted_user 02/15/2010

I had a really tough time time yesterday as well. Two people from church stopped by, one with cupcakes and one with cookies. I gave away the cupcakes but ended up eating three of the chocolate dipped cookies and they weren't very small. I feel so guilty today and my blood sugar was way high this morning. But it is a new day and a fresh start. At least my husband didn't bring home chocolates. It did cross my mind to throw them away and I really should have. Next time I will. I don't need that kind of temptation in my life.

deleted_user 02/15/2010

i'm sorry so many of you had a difficult/triggering day yesterday. i can understand why you wouldn't want to offend or hurt anyone's feelings by not having a piece of candy or two, but if it's not something you feel in control of just yet, then i'm sure they would understand if next time you didn't have any. rather than throwing it out, you could give it to a friend. in the past, if someone has bought me some chocolate, not knowing that i don't eat it, i will give it away, and then i don't feel as ungrateful.
everyone does deserve a treat once in a while though and valentine's day is just once a year. so don't feel too guilty if you can help it.
karrin, i'm sorry your dinner didn't go well, well done for trying though

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