Eating Disorders Support Group
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Lately I've been having a really hard time. My schedule is insane between two jobs, school, an internship, and a new boyfriend. I'm so stressed out and anxious all the time, but it's more than that. I feel like I have these huge, overwhelming feelings and everyone keeps telling me I'm killing myself, and I know my food is suffering because of everything that's going, but they keep saying I need to talk to someone about how I'm feeling. But, how do I do that when I honestly DON'T KNOW how I'm feeling!?! I am physically exausted, emotionally on edge, and mentally ready to have a breakdown. And I don't know what to do.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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My ENT sent me for more tests last week...one where they had me lie back in a chair, with blacked out goggles on so I couldn't see while they administered water into my ears one at a time ( first warm, then room-tempurature, then cold) while they video taped my eyes and asked me questions to determine how cognizant I was... This test went HORRIBLY. They were about 20 seconds or so into...
To be honest, I'd go with those suggestions to go and talk to someone. You might be surprised by how much you actually are feeling, and maybe just talking it might come out of you because it needs to?
I tend to end up crying after months of a hectic life and not knowing whats going on in my head, and as soon as I cry all this stuff comes from nowhere. it feels good to get it out
Hope you ok soon
xxx
You do have lots going on!
I also believe most anorexic's/ED sufferers also have anxiety disorder's.
Have yo seen a doctor about it?
I am sending you prayers - please keep us posted on how you are doing!