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.
I told my husband last week about everything and so far he has been fairly supportive, still trying to get up the courage to get professional help but one step at a time hey.
I have been eating, and not taking laxatives but have noticed that I am panicking more and cutting more. Im freaking out over the food i have eaten and the fact that i cant get rid of it. I so badly want to be better so resisting urge to purge, but at same time feel it is killing me.
I have been eating, and not taking laxatives but have noticed that I am panicking more and cutting more. Im freaking out over the food i have eaten and the fact that i cant get rid of it. I so badly want to be better so resisting urge to purge, but at same time feel it is killing me.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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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...
I understand how you feel. When I first reduced the amount of times I binged and purged, my alcohol consumption increased. I felt very freaked out, too. But give yourself time to adjust to this - this is a big step for you and emotions that you had previously used food for to cope with, are all there raw and exposed. It feels overwhelming at first. But as the days go on and you start to feel better, you will see how worth it it is to ride this out.
Try sitting down and making a list of alternative coping strategies for yourself that you can use when you feel panicky and overwhelmed. Try excercise, talking to your husband, hitting a pillow, crying - whatever works for you. That is just a bandaid, of course, until you go and get professional help, which I hope you do. It can be a very helpful experience to show that you don't have to live like this, my friend. You deserve better and I hope you endeavour to reach out for that. Take care and if you need to talk, I'm here for you!
So, are there some things you could do to help mediate feelings so you don't feel like the ED is your only option?
Journalling, pottery, telling a friend a joke, etc..
It's great that you are not purging, but since you are cutting more, it kind of defeats the purpose. You substitute one bad coping machanism with another. I'm putting you down. I'm doing the same thing a lot of times. But it doesn't take away from the problems and just makes you feel guilty. It would be great if you could tell your husband that you feel like cutting so he can talk you through until the urge is gone.