Eating Disorders Support Group

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Trying so hard

Coley1989
Coley1989
I have been doing so well, since this summer I have been healthy, I gained all my weight back and having been doing well. I came back to school and well the pressure has gotten to me, I had a few slips but I kept on going and now I am just finding it sooo hard. Finals are coming up and I am having a hard time. Using my ED as a coping mechanism is so much easier, I think, than just dealing with it the right way. IDK I don't want to fall back into my ED again but it's got a hold on me and I feel like I'm going to fall into that hole again.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hold on girl! try to use healthy coping skills. Its truly hard, but you can conqour those urges...study and you can get to where you want to be
deleted_user
deleted_user
Imagine yourself at the end of your finals without resorting to your ED to cope. It will make you so proud of yourself and give you strength to continue. It is a better high than what your ED can provide. You can do it.

Some things I learned while in school is to take frequent breaks in studying and go for walks. Getting enough sleep is vital. No marathon sessions. Pace yourself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
SIS!!!! You know you can call my ass!!!! I don't always come to the boards! Wait, when you do call, it's usually your ass and that's never a fun conversation. :P Seriously. Remember all the hell and fucked up shit last year. I remember it ALL. You've come SOOO far!!! Please don't ever lose sight of all the hard work you have already achieved. I told you before, this is always an issue... BUT you've done so much shit in the meantime w/o resorting to the old coping mechanisms. I can't say don't overdo it w/ school, b/c I know better and that would be a waste of breath, time and energy. What I can say is please make a small goal each day to love yourself, the way you have spent all this time learning how to do. You are always my sis and you've changed soo much. I couldn't be prouder of you!!! You were struggling mucho!!! As much as I mucho love you, you were in a bad spot. You know that. You don't want to go back there... so take a step back, take a glimpse down the road of what was.. then look at the path to health and happiness you chose to take.. you'll realize it's so worth it to keep on truckin down the RIGHT path!!! I know you have my number, so call me whenever. MUCHO LOVE SISTA!!! (don't make me send Fatty to bite you in your ass)
deleted_user
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ps. Have I told you how much I love you and how fucking proud I am of you??!! That you have made tremendous strides that I knew you could!!! Keep it up sis, no matter how tough times get, the rewards are just remarkable!!!