Eating Disorders and life with one - Discussions, Opinions, Advice.
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Original post by Aemiliana
Surely the body would take the energy first and deprive the brain? I dunno, I kinda suck at science.
The brain takes priority although cognitive and emotional changes occur because of a general shortage of energy.
The body will even digest heart muscle before depriving the brain. That's how many people with anorexia end up with heart problems. Its also why bed rest is essential at very low weight so that the heart and other organs can recover.
Original post by Omgsugar185
Hi, I'm also suffering from binge eating...well its been relapsing for few years now but now that I'm going through a bit of emotional moment, my binge eating has come back...
...help....
...help....
It must be something emotional, why dont you take some time out to kinda listen to yourself.
Original post by armadillotherapy
Evening!
I'm Katie, previously discussed armadillo blogger
I just posted the same thing about five times before realising that it was probably put into the moderation queue because I'm a new member and it had a link in it (a post I wrote to say thanks and hi when I noticed that I was being talked about here). So I apologise in advance for when my posts show up, I didn't mean to spam you! Epic fail, me.
I do feel for you all, eating disorders are tenacious illnesses and recovery is hard, although possible. Best of luck to everyone
I'm Katie, previously discussed armadillo blogger
I just posted the same thing about five times before realising that it was probably put into the moderation queue because I'm a new member and it had a link in it (a post I wrote to say thanks and hi when I noticed that I was being talked about here). So I apologise in advance for when my posts show up, I didn't mean to spam you! Epic fail, me. I do feel for you all, eating disorders are tenacious illnesses and recovery is hard, although possible. Best of luck to everyone
Hello katie, I think you're really inspirational. xx
Original post by squiff93
i actually feel kind of the same as that. my eating habits are so wrong and i just don't have any particular thing wrong with me anymore.
i don't think i'm ever going to have the laid back eating the right amount relationship with food and i don't think i ever will tbh. i don't think i ever did - as a child i used to eat and eat and eat through boredom and stuff, so i was always on the heavy side, then i dieted and ate too little and lost all the weight, now its just much too much or much too little and theres NO middle ground.
i don't think i'm ever going to have the laid back eating the right amount relationship with food and i don't think i ever will tbh. i don't think i ever did - as a child i used to eat and eat and eat through boredom and stuff, so i was always on the heavy side, then i dieted and ate too little and lost all the weight, now its just much too much or much too little and theres NO middle ground.
Hey! What didI tell you , you will. It is possible. Youjust cant think clearly atm. xx
Original post by Destroyviruses
Hey! What didI tell you , you will. It is possible. Youjust cant think clearly atm. xx
i believe i can get better
i'm just not sure that i'll ever be able to just 'eat' i don't understand how xxx
Original post by squiff93
Original post by squiff93
i believe i can get better i'm just not sure that i'll ever be able to just 'eat' i don't understand how
xxx
i'm just not sure that i'll ever be able to just 'eat' i don't understand how xxx
Honey, you will - I still remember my first meal out when I didn't worry about food at all. It was absolute bliss. The problem with me is that I didn't open up to therapy and as soon as they said I could go, I ran and never went back. If you're receptive, open and honest in therapy and really give it your all, you'll be far, far more likely than me to 'just eat' and not go back. x
Original post by Aemiliana
Honey, you will - I still remember my first meal out when I didn't worry about food at all. It was absolute bliss. The problem with me is that I didn't open up to therapy and as soon as they said I could go, I ran and never went back. If you're receptive, open and honest in therapy and really give it your all, you'll be far, far more likely than me to 'just eat' and not go back. x
yeah i've never opened up to therapy either, and stopped before they said i should. but i think i'm about to go back to it and this time i'll do it properly. its annoying it doesn't seem worth starting now with wanting to go university so my minds a bit ****ed trying to decide whats right.
xxx
Original post by squiff93
i believe i can get better i'm just not sure that i'll ever be able to just 'eat' i don't understand how
xxx
i'm just not sure that i'll ever be able to just 'eat' i don't understand how xxx
Its a different stage but it is possible! I have first hand experience! You get such a high when you realise at the end of the day you cant even remember what you ate but you don't care and nothings hurting!
But as long as we can get you to the stage were your eating in a healthy way, the other stage will come with time. And remarkably easily!
Its so nice to see you say that. Say it again again! "I believe I can get better"Original post by squiff93
yeah i've never opened up to therapy either, and stopped before they said i should. but i think i'm about to go back to it and this time i'll do it properly. its annoying it doesn't seem worth starting now with wanting to go university so my minds a bit ****ed trying to decide whats right.
xxx
xxx
Would it be worth trying some short-term therapy with a specific focus before you go to uni? I had therapy for a while before starting uni (although not specfically for eating problems) and we focused specifically on how I would cope when I was at uni - distraction techniques and ideas, places to go for help, people to talk to, a plan for working out when things were going downhill etc.
And then when I stopped therapy there to go to uni, they got in contact with the mental health services there so that they were aware of a little bit in case I ever needed a referral. I didn't end up seeing them, apart from for one appointment with the Eating Disorders service, but it was quite helpful having the short-term therapy targetted in that way so that it was more 'practical'.
That way if you then want longer-term therapy to focus more on the causes behind your difficulties then it might be easier at university when you have more time.
Original post by armadillotherapy
Evening!
I'm Katie, previously discussed armadillo blogger I just posted the same thing about five times before realising that it was probably put into the moderation queue because I'm a new member and it had a link in it (a post I wrote to say thanks and hi when I noticed that I was being talked about here). So I apologise in advance for when my posts show up, I didn't mean to spam you! Epic fail, me.
I do feel for you all, eating disorders are tenacious illnesses and recovery is hard, although possible. Best of luck to everyone
I'm Katie, previously discussed armadillo blogger
I just posted the same thing about five times before realising that it was probably put into the moderation queue because I'm a new member and it had a link in it (a post I wrote to say thanks and hi when I noticed that I was being talked about here). So I apologise in advance for when my posts show up, I didn't mean to spam you! Epic fail, me. I do feel for you all, eating disorders are tenacious illnesses and recovery is hard, although possible. Best of luck to everyone
Ahh now I feel weird for talking about you lol. But seriously, so so much admiration for what you've achieved and for writing it out to help others as well! You're an absolute inspiration
Original post by Liv1204
Would it be worth trying some short-term therapy with a specific focus before you go to uni? I had therapy for a while before starting uni (although not specfically for eating problems) and we focused specifically on how I would cope when I was at uni - distraction techniques and ideas, places to go for help, people to talk to, a plan for working out when things were going downhill etc.
And then when I stopped therapy there to go to uni, they got in contact with the mental health services there so that they were aware of a little bit in case I ever needed a referral. I didn't end up seeing them, apart from for one appointment with the Eating Disorders service, but it was quite helpful having the short-term therapy targetted in that way so that it was more 'practical'.
That way if you then want longer-term therapy to focus more on the causes behind your difficulties then it might be easier at university when you have more time.
And then when I stopped therapy there to go to uni, they got in contact with the mental health services there so that they were aware of a little bit in case I ever needed a referral. I didn't end up seeing them, apart from for one appointment with the Eating Disorders service, but it was quite helpful having the short-term therapy targetted in that way so that it was more 'practical'.
That way if you then want longer-term therapy to focus more on the causes behind your difficulties then it might be easier at university when you have more time.
yes i think thats a good idea, i have an appointment with a specialist ED doctor on the 7th, but because i never intended on going i didn't listen to the time of the appointment so i should probably ring them tomorrow, otherwise i'll be turning up to the place ridiculously early to make sure i haven't missed it.
i'm slowly coming to realise that having the help and making changes i don't want to will improve the quality of my life, and stop me from isolating myself and pushing others away so much. i think the reason that stuff has felt worse recently is because everyone has been telling me to go back to getting help and i just didn't want to listen.
its true that it's better me improving a bit in the next few months then waiting and gradually getting worse until university, i'll probably also get a bit of help while i'm at university (if its offered) as i don't want this to ruin my experience at university or my education any further!
xxx
Original post by squiff93
yes i think thats a good idea, i have an appointment with a specialist ED doctor on the 7th, but because i never intended on going i didn't listen to the time of the appointment so i should probably ring them tomorrow, otherwise i'll be turning up to the place ridiculously early to make sure i haven't missed it.
i'm slowly coming to realise that having the help and making changes i don't want to will improve the quality of my life, and stop me from isolating myself and pushing others away so much. i think the reason that stuff has felt worse recently is because everyone has been telling me to go back to getting help and i just didn't want to listen.
its true that it's better me improving a bit in the next few months then waiting and gradually getting worse until university, i'll probably also get a bit of help while i'm at university (if its offered) as i don't want this to ruin my experience at university or my education any further!
xxx
i'm slowly coming to realise that having the help and making changes i don't want to will improve the quality of my life, and stop me from isolating myself and pushing others away so much. i think the reason that stuff has felt worse recently is because everyone has been telling me to go back to getting help and i just didn't want to listen.
its true that it's better me improving a bit in the next few months then waiting and gradually getting worse until university, i'll probably also get a bit of help while i'm at university (if its offered) as i don't want this to ruin my experience at university or my education any further!
xxx
That's the spirit!
Original post by Cinamon
That's the spirit!
^I agree. If you don't go, Toto will go ninja on your ass/ not be v. amused.
Original post by squiff93
xxx
xxx
God, my relationship with food is bad. I was in a supermarket, hungry and spent money on junk food. That'd be absolutely fine if I didn't know that I will end up finishing it all over the next sort of 24 hours 
I just wanna be normal with food...
I just wanna be normal with food...Original post by .snowflake.
^I agree. If you don't go, Toto will go ninja on your ass/ not be v. amused.
i'm planning to go this time definately
Original post by Cinamon
That's the spirit!
Original post by Destroyviruses
It must be something emotional, why dont you take some time out to kinda listen to yourself.
take sometime as in get out of the house? I've been alone in the house for past two days and I will only get to see family and friends in 3days...I'm scared I will keep doing this until I am "monitored" by my family...
Will binge eating make me gain weight? What if I starve myself in the next few days? Will that help?
Original post by Aemiliana
God, my relationship with food is bad. I was in a supermarket, hungry and spent money on junk food. That'd be absolutely fine if I didn't know that I will end up finishing it all over the next sort of 24 hours I just wanna be normal with food...
I just wanna be normal with food...if i think i can get there then i definately think you can. you've come a LONG way already!
why don't you try to normalise junk food as a treat and only eat it when your around other people, that way you can't go overboard? or put it in boxes and allow yourself a certain amount as a treat daily, that way your less likely to crave it a lot and binge because its not like your ever going to feel like you have long to wait and therefore need to stock up on it while you can.
i don't know just some suggestions?
alternatively is there any medical advisor you could talk to about the fact that your eating habits are not entirely 'normal'
xxx
Original post by Omgsugar185
take sometime as in get out of the house? I've been alone in the house for past two days and I will only get to see family and friends in 3days...I'm scared I will keep doing this until I am "monitored" by my family...
Will binge eating make me gain weight? What if I starve myself in the next few days? Will that help?
Will binge eating make me gain weight? What if I starve myself in the next few days? Will that help?
starving makes it worse. Trust me.
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Original post by Omgsugar185
take sometime as in get out of the house? I've been alone in the house for past two days and I will only get to see family and friends in 3days...I'm scared I will keep doing this until I am "monitored" by my family...
Will binge eating make me gain weight? What if I starve myself in the next few days? Will that help?
Will binge eating make me gain weight? What if I starve myself in the next few days? Will that help?
starving yourself will make you lose weight short term but you will have 2 options,
die or gain it back.
by starving yourself your going to have no social life, get no happiness from life, feel like ****, **** up your relationship so much with food that you couldn't eat even if you wanted to.
or you could starve yourself for a few days, then realise its too hard, then binge, you'll gain the weight because starving yourself will have slowed your metabolism, you didn't want to gain, so its back to starving yourself.
maybe you'll purge whatever you eat, that'll hurt your insides, your teeth will become weak and sensitive, you'll start to faint and feel dizzy all the time, you can't leave the house because your in so much pain, maybe you'll even start throwing up blood.
starving yourself starts a cycle that becomes physically impossible to get out of, yes maybe you'll lose weight but you'll also lose friends, your social life, your health, your dignity and all the hopes and dreams you had for the future.
so why start when you have the choice?!
Original post by squiff93
starving yourself will make you lose weight short term but you will have 2 options,
die or gain it back.
by starving yourself your going to have no social life, get no happiness from life, feel like ****, **** up your relationship so much with food that you couldn't eat even if you wanted to.
or you could starve yourself for a few days, then realise its too hard, then binge, you'll gain the weight because starving yourself will have slowed your metabolism, you didn't want to gain, so its back to starving yourself.
maybe you'll purge whatever you eat, that'll hurt your insides, your teeth will become weak and sensitive, you'll start to faint and feel dizzy all the time, you can't leave the house because your in so much pain, maybe you'll even start throwing up blood.
starving yourself starts a cycle that becomes physically impossible to get out of, yes maybe you'll lose weight but you'll also lose friends, your social life, your health, your dignity and all the hopes and dreams you had for the future.
so why start when you have the choice?!
die or gain it back.
by starving yourself your going to have no social life, get no happiness from life, feel like ****, **** up your relationship so much with food that you couldn't eat even if you wanted to.
or you could starve yourself for a few days, then realise its too hard, then binge, you'll gain the weight because starving yourself will have slowed your metabolism, you didn't want to gain, so its back to starving yourself.
maybe you'll purge whatever you eat, that'll hurt your insides, your teeth will become weak and sensitive, you'll start to faint and feel dizzy all the time, you can't leave the house because your in so much pain, maybe you'll even start throwing up blood.
starving yourself starts a cycle that becomes physically impossible to get out of, yes maybe you'll lose weight but you'll also lose friends, your social life, your health, your dignity and all the hopes and dreams you had for the future.
so why start when you have the choice?!
No, the thing is I am ALREADY in this cycle, has been suffering from it for a year now and its relapsing again. I binged for the past two days and I purged a little but not enough to equate and I am going completely mental and depressed so I'm seeking for help here. I know the consequences and this helpless situation but I am alone and I need some advice...
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