TW: Eating disorder thoughts getting worse
So every time my little nephew eats I always think "don't eat anymore you're going to be sick" or during a picnic I would think eating disorder thoughts when my sister says "why don't you eat it nothing is going to happen to you?" And the same with drink. Is it normal for us people with anorexia nervosa to restrict on not only food but drinks as well and is it normal for eating disorder thoughts to get worse over time?
I used to type a load of excuses and it's literally everything that was on my mind before but now I just don't speak so much and I don't think I think those thoughts about not having time to eat etc anymore or not so much anyway but in my life I realised that I am talking ED or thinking ED thoughts when it comes to food outings.
I used to type a load of excuses and it's literally everything that was on my mind before but now I just don't speak so much and I don't think I think those thoughts about not having time to eat etc anymore or not so much anyway but in my life I realised that I am talking ED or thinking ED thoughts when it comes to food outings.
Original post by Anonymous
So every time my little nephew eats I always think "don't eat anymore you're going to be sick" or during a picnic I would think eating disorder thoughts when my sister says "why don't you eat it nothing is going to happen to you?" And the same with drink. Is it normal for us people with anorexia nervosa to restrict on not only food but drinks as well and is it normal for eating disorder thoughts to get worse over time?
I used to type a load of excuses and it's literally everything that was on my mind before but now I just don't speak so much and I don't think I think those thoughts about not having time to eat etc anymore or not so much anyway but in my life I realised that I am talking ED or thinking ED thoughts when it comes to food outings.
I used to type a load of excuses and it's literally everything that was on my mind before but now I just don't speak so much and I don't think I think those thoughts about not having time to eat etc anymore or not so much anyway but in my life I realised that I am talking ED or thinking ED thoughts when it comes to food outings.
You need to talk to someone about this – a parent, a GP, an eating disorder specialist. Your eating disorder is starting to consume every aspect of your life, and it's not likely to get better by itself.
Original post by bl0bf1sh
You need to talk to someone about this – a parent, a GP, an eating disorder specialist. Your eating disorder is starting to consume every aspect of your life, and it's not likely to get better by itself.
Do you think my eating disorder itself is getting worse? I don't see a difference because I spend my days in bed or away from the kitchen all day every day like it's normal for me and I have been underweight all my life due to a genetic disorder so I don't see how it's getting worse. It's just the thoughts that I have about food are creeping in when it comes to food occasions or meal times. I also worry if I eat I will be sick as most of the time I get indigestion as I eat once a day and getting indigestion is also part of my genetic disorder. My genetic disorder also has an impact on how much I can weigh without any issues with my digestive system but my eating disorder team didn't understand that.
Original post by elixirhtc
The eating disorder can really make you feel unhealthy, it is happened to most of the people if there is no such proper routine of eating and don't have any physical activities ..
If you have a proper routine (or follow strict rituals) around food then they will say that's more linked to having anorexia. That's what those with anorexia do, they follow strict rituals around food.
How does the eating disorder "make you feel unhealthy" though?
Original post by Anonymous
Do you think my eating disorder itself is getting worse? I don't see a difference because I spend my days in bed or away from the kitchen all day every day like it's normal for me and I have been underweight all my life due to a genetic disorder so I don't see how it's getting worse. It's just the thoughts that I have about food are creeping in when it comes to food occasions or meal times. I also worry if I eat I will be sick as most of the time I get indigestion as I eat once a day and getting indigestion is also part of my genetic disorder. My genetic disorder also has an impact on how much I can weigh without any issues with my digestive system but my eating disorder team didn't understand that.
I don't know – I am not a medical professional, and nor do I know your full medical background or eating disorder history etc etc. But I think if you're having these thoughts and feelings and worries, it's definitely an area of concern which needs acting on in a positive way. You'd be best talking about this to someone who does know, or has access to, your medical history.
Also I have seen that you have posted quite a bit about your eating disorder and your genetic disorder. I have a feeling that a lot of your eating disorder habits stem from your genetic disorder, and perhaps that you sometimes use the genetic disorder as an "excuse" for not looking after yourself properly – like the ED voice is taking over. This is just an observation; I am not a qualified expert in this field. Again, you need to talk to someone who is – it may require talking to multiple people from different areas of expertise – and hopefully they can sort out some proper help for you so that you can live the rest of your life in a body that is as healthy (and happy!) as it can be.
Original post by Anonymous #1
Do you think my eating disorder itself is getting worse? I don't see a difference because I spend my days in bed or away from the kitchen all day every day like it's normal for me and I have been underweight all my life due to a genetic disorder so I don't see how it's getting worse. It's just the thoughts that I have about food are creeping in when it comes to food occasions or meal times. I also worry if I eat I will be sick as most of the time I get indigestion as I eat once a day and getting indigestion is also part of my genetic disorder. My genetic disorder also has an impact on how much I can weigh without any issues with my digestive system but my eating disorder team didn't understand that.
being underweight is not the eating disorder. An eating disorder is the collection of thoughts that consume your mind and dictate how you behaviour towards food and drinks - differ dependent on eating disorder. If the thoughts are getting louder then things will only get worse. I definitely hope you have spoken to someone and took action. Sending Love x
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