Any other Anorexics out there?!
Question: So im feeling kind of down. Im anorexic but hate being alone with an ed. Any words of encouragement from other girls with ana?
Answers: So im feeling kind of down. Im anorexic but hate being alone with an ed. Any words of encouragement from other girls with ana?
hey there....
guess you're having a rough day too... just wanted to msg you with some support (I'm probably saying things you already know, and you've probably read them a thousand times, but sometimes you need to hear it from other people eh?)....
You know that you can pull through - just imagine your life the way you want it to be....and then realise that you are the only one who can get it that way (with support from doctors, family and friends of course). Anorexia doesn't have to rule you - it's weird - it's kind of comforting to keep within the same eating and exercise patterns, as they feel safe, but the only way you can free yourself of the constant guilt and painful routines is to really (and I mean REALLY) challenge yourself to change them......tell yourself that you know you really won't like it - but that you'll do it anyway (for your health, your future, and for all the people that love you). Never listen to the voice that tells you that you're weak for giving into food, or for dropping back your exercise - listen to the voice that gives you permission to eat, and gives you permission to stop exercising after a shorter period of time - that voice should be telling you that you are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Seriously - you ARE strong enough to beat this.....the one thing I can say for sure is that it takes a sick sort of strength to live with anorexia - to constantly deny yourself the life that you want in favour of skipping meals, exercising to the point of exhaustion and isolating yourself......so turn that strength around and use it to beat the disordered thinking.
For ages I have been going around in circles....I'll tell myself I want to get better, but I don't want to gain weight (so at any sign of a gain I freak out and run back into my old 'safe' patterns) - but seriously - you can't get better without gaining weight. Know that as you gain weight, people will be so proud of you - and you will begin to grow into a beautiful and strong woman....stronger than you ever have been - and healthier too.....actually the word 'health' is important......try thinking of recovery as getting healthy - and focus on health instead of weight....that is so hard, but so important - feel and be HEALTHY!. When you do have those moments where you feel like you can't cope, or that the anorexic voice is stronger than you, don't isolate yourself - seriously - that was my number one mistake!, talk to someone at home, or call your doctor/counsellor, or chat to a friend. I know it's hard (especially because you know that by speaking to someone at home, they will make sure you eat and watch your exercise) - but it's really important. I have isolated myself so many times, and it really makes it so hard.
I know that I don't know you - but I hate that you're living with this illness, because I know how it can take over your life and how lonely having an ED is......
You're strong - and I know you can beat it....so many people have recovered fully from anorexia, and the fact that you are on here asking for support is a good sign - it shows that you could be one of those lucky ones to fully recover. The first steps to complete recovery are knowing that you want to change, and recognising that you don't want your life to be ruled by anorexia forever. This is a long battle.....if it were an easy behaviour/thinking pattern to change there would be no eating disorder clinics, psychiatrists and such. There are so many people who can help you in your battle - but in the end it comes down to you - accept their support and help, and use it to get your life back.
Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself
There are a ton of people with eating disorders.
Take it from someone who had an ED for two and a half years: you can and will get better. It can be done.
why would they encourage you its a disease and you need help
Hey i Have Anorexia Nervosa its okay. You'll scracth that We'll make it out some how.
It sucks doesnt it? I wish we lived in a world without diroders like this. Get help. Before its to late
I'm not anorexic. I've been diagnosed with an eating disorder called non-purging bulimia.
All I can tell you is to focus on doing more positive things for yourself. Don't focus on food. Focus on things that are more productive and things that make you feel good about you.
You're not alone. I'm anorexic.
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