Eating Disorders

mymelancholysoul · 09-05-2004, 01:12 AM

There isn't a section on here for EDs and I find that odd. Well, Ana/Mia/Coe are forms of self injury I suppose, so this is as good a place as ever. I have anorexia and have had it for a few months. I don't need to hear everyone on here tell me to get help because I don't want it or need it. I eat but I keep my calorie intake low, along with fats/carbs. My daily workout routine consists of 100 crunches, 100 sit ups, 4 mile walk, 2 mile run, 4-6 mile bike ride. I guess what I'm posting because I wanted to see if anyone else on here has an ED? I really don't want to hear the stories about those who are in recovery or those who think I am this bad person. Just...wonderinf if theres anyone else out there. Everyone needs someone, right? And....if you are going to allow cutting and suicide, I think ED are valid too.

shes2smart · 09-05-2004, 07:51 AM

I struggled with ED and body image issues from my late teens into my mid-20's. I was coe....I still have my moments, but they are few and very far between. In some ways, I think it never fully leaves....it's like there's still a scar, but it sort of fades with time...if that makes sense.

When I was about 24, I went into a formal treatment program at a hospital. It wasn't the right place for me to be as it was really geared to pre-teen and younger teen anas. I got more help from books (Geneen Roth, in particular), 12 step program, humor & a really cool therapist named Marina.

I'm not sure what you're looking for here, so I don't want to go on & on with a long reply, as I have a tendancy to do that....

Y'know, now that you mention it, I'm kinda surprised there isn't an ED/Body Image section, too. There have to be more of us here...c'mon...speak up.

lostNheartbroken · 09-07-2004, 03:46 AM

I get the munchies every time I smoke pot. Does that count? Unbearable cravings for ice cream, pickles, frozen rasberries, steak and guacamole. The problem I have though, even though I eat more than people 3x my weight on a daily basis, I haven't been able to gain weight and everyone I come in contact with is always hassling me saying I need to gain weight. I'm 6'4 and weigh 155 lbs. I eat more than an african nation.

Mermaid · 09-07-2004, 02:11 PM

I developed an ED in my early twenties, and I still deal with it to this day--but to varying degrees, depending on what's happening in my life.

Treatment--which for me has included therapy, regular nutritionist appointments, group therapy and doctor's visits--have definitely started having an impact.

I was very upset about something the other day (was missing my boyfriend who's in Italy for a month), and my first reaction was to restrict my food intake, even though I was starving--but then the part of me that has finally responded to years of treatment spoke up: I chose loving my boyfriend over the need to ground myself with my disordered eating. I realized that by restricting, I'd be sabotaging myself and my progress and, ultimately, my relationship with him. So I ate. And I felt more at peace with that decision than I would've had I let the Ana win.

I take each battle one at a time...

lostNheartbroken, you know you don't have and ED, and I'm sure you're also aware--deep down--that your cocaine use (as mentioned in another thread) is what's hindering weight gain.

JonnyG · 09-07-2004, 03:40 PM

I think it would be a good idea to have some ED thread. Altho if its got anorexia people in it I best stay away.

I personally fail to understand how some1 can believe that they are fat when every1 is calling them "ugly" and "ill looking" due to their thiness, and even worse doctors telling them they could die if they don't eat more. Guess thats why its a mental disease.

**avman** · 09-07-2004, 03:47 PM

Hello mymelancholysoul,

We used to have an Eating Disorder forum but it did not get much traffic. If there was enough demand it could be re-created but to be honest you are the first person to ask about it since the forum was taken down about 9 months ago.

09-05-2004, 01:12 AM	#1
mymelancholysoul Offline Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southern Maryland Gender: Female Age: 22 Posts: 94	Eating Disorders There isn't a section on here for EDs and I find that odd. Well, Ana/Mia/Coe are forms of self injury I suppose, so this is as good a place as ever. I have anorexia and have had it for a few months. I don't need to hear everyone on here tell me to get help because I don't want it or need it. I eat but I keep my calorie intake low, along with fats/carbs. My daily workout routine consists of 100 crunches, 100 sit ups, 4 mile walk, 2 mile run, 4-6 mile bike ride. I guess what I'm posting because I wanted to see if anyone else on here has an ED? I really don't want to hear the stories about those who are in recovery or those who think I am this bad person. Just...wonderinf if theres anyone else out there. Everyone needs someone, right? And....if you are going to allow cutting and suicide, I think ED are valid too. __________________ Look back not in anger, nor forward in fear, but around you in awareness Never deprive someone of hope, it may be all they have

09-05-2004, 07:51 AM	#2
shes2smart Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: same world, different server Gender: Female Age: 45 Posts: 5,142	I struggled with ED and body image issues from my late teens into my mid-20's. I was coe....I still have my moments, but they are few and very far between. In some ways, I think it never fully leaves....it's like there's still a scar, but it sort of fades with time...if that makes sense. When I was about 24, I went into a formal treatment program at a hospital. It wasn't the right place for me to be as it was really geared to pre-teen and younger teen anas. I got more help from books (Geneen Roth, in particular), 12 step program, humor & a really cool therapist named Marina. I'm not sure what you're looking for here, so I don't want to go on & on with a long reply, as I have a tendancy to do that.... Y'know, now that you mention it, I'm kinda surprised there isn't an ED/Body Image section, too. There have to be more of us here...c'mon...speak up. __________________ "But there's no use crying over every mistake You just keep on trying til you run out of cake"

09-07-2004, 03:46 AM	#3
lostNheartbroken Offline Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ocean City MD Age: 25 Posts: 81	I get the munchies every time I smoke pot. Does that count? Unbearable cravings for ice cream, pickles, frozen rasberries, steak and guacamole. The problem I have though, even though I eat more than people 3x my weight on a daily basis, I haven't been able to gain weight and everyone I come in contact with is always hassling me saying I need to gain weight. I'm 6'4 and weigh 155 lbs. I eat more than an african nation.

09-07-2004, 02:11 PM	#4
Mermaid Offline Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, MA Age: 33 Posts: 323	I developed an ED in my early twenties, and I still deal with it to this day--but to varying degrees, depending on what's happening in my life. Treatment--which for me has included therapy, regular nutritionist appointments, group therapy and doctor's visits--have definitely started having an impact. I was very upset about something the other day (was missing my boyfriend who's in Italy for a month), and my first reaction was to restrict my food intake, even though I was starving--but then the part of me that has finally responded to years of treatment spoke up: I chose loving my boyfriend over the need to ground myself with my disordered eating. I realized that by restricting, I'd be sabotaging myself and my progress and, ultimately, my relationship with him. So I ate. And I felt more at peace with that decision than I would've had I let the Ana win. I take each battle one at a time... lostNheartbroken, you know you don't have and ED, and I'm sure you're also aware--deep down--that your cocaine use (as mentioned in another thread) is what's hindering weight gain.

09-07-2004, 03:40 PM	#5
JonnyG Offline Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Age: 27 Posts: 909	I think it would be a good idea to have some ED thread. Altho if its got anorexia people in it I best stay away. I personally fail to understand how some1 can believe that they are fat when every1 is calling them "ugly" and "ill looking" due to their thiness, and even worse doctors telling them they could die if they don't eat more. Guess thats why its a mental disease.

09-07-2004, 03:47 PM	#6
avman Offline Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Minnesota Gender: Male Age: 42 Posts: 6,524	Hello mymelancholysoul, We used to have an Eating Disorder forum but it did not get much traffic. If there was enough demand it could be re-created but to be honest you are the first person to ask about it since the forum was taken down about 9 months ago.