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November 17, 2006, 8:51 am PST
 Quote From: brendamm Welcome Anorexia is not about how you look its about how you eat (or don't eat). Too many people are too quick to judge a room full of thin people as a bunch of anorexics. They never stop to think maybe they are just small framed thin people...it happens. On the other hand if you are dramatically thin, there may be a medical problem (whether its anorexia, bulimia, thyroid disorders, horonal disorders etc.).. that need to be checked out by medical professionals.
I thought yesterdays show did a good job showing that the problem in person with the disease. We (as people with eating disorders) think we have everything under control - yeah right. The last time I thought that I ended up having a heart attack. The show was extremely painful for most people to see. For some of us it hit close to home, for others it reminded us of painful pasts or friends and family members going through eating disorders.
I really hope you are OK. Do you have issues with food, eating, not eating, exercise etc..? It also sounds like a lot of people care about you. Why not make an appointment with your family physician or counselor - you have to be 100% honest with them. Lay all your cards on the table and get a professional objective opinion. If you go in there lying about things you have more problems than you think.
There are a lot of things you can do to help yourself. Have you read Dr Phils book Self Matters That is a fantastic book - it helped me discover the driving force behind my eating disorder. You have to get to the root of the problem before you can fix the problem. If you buy the book make sure to do ALL the exercises - I promise you will get your monies worth. I was amazed at the insight I gained. If there is anything I can do to help you, plese let me know. I am a great sounding board. Feel free to pop in vent, scream, yell, cry and laugh when ever you feel the need
Good Luck
Brenda I have major issues with food. Its always on my mind, I dream about it, its the first thing I think about when I wake up, and the last thing I think about when I go to bed. I refuse to talk about it with my familly, because my sister has been bulimic since she was 13, she is now 29, in and out of hospitals since she was 15. This is the last thing they need. My boyfriend is the only one that knows or at least addresses it. His familly is also incredibly concerned but they dont know my history, and I dont want them to. I look at myself and I dont see a problem, but my boyfriend is concerned and he sees my eating habits or lack their of, I cant hide it from him. |
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November 25, 2006, 12:38 pm PST
Quote From: brendamm Welcome Anorexia is not about how you look its about how you eat (or don't eat). Too many people are too quick to judge a room full of thin people as a bunch of anorexics. They never stop to think maybe they are just small framed thin people...it happens. On the other hand if you are dramatically thin, there may be a medical problem (whether its anorexia, bulimia, thyroid disorders, horonal disorders etc.).. that need to be checked out by medical professionals.
I thought yesterdays show did a good job showing that the problem in person with the disease. We (as people with eating disorders) think we have everything under control - yeah right. The last time I thought that I ended up having a heart attack. The show was extremely painful for most people to see. For some of us it hit close to home, for others it reminded us of painful pasts or friends and family members going through eating disorders.
I really hope you are OK. Do you have issues with food, eating, not eating, exercise etc..? It also sounds like a lot of people care about you. Why not make an appointment with your family physician or counselor - you have to be 100% honest with them. Lay all your cards on the table and get a professional objective opinion. If you go in there lying about things you have more problems than you think.
There are a lot of things you can do to help yourself. Have you read Dr Phils book Self Matters That is a fantastic book - it helped me discover the driving force behind my eating disorder. You have to get to the root of the problem before you can fix the problem. If you buy the book make sure to do ALL the exercises - I promise you will get your monies worth. I was amazed at the insight I gained. If there is anything I can do to help you, plese let me know. I am a great sounding board. Feel free to pop in vent, scream, yell, cry and laugh when ever you feel the need
Good Luck
Brenda I'm fairy new too; Please read some of my previous posts. You seem of fairly sound judgement, and that you realize there is an underlying problem. I wanted to commend you on your seemingly objective perspective on your position. If you would like more insight from me, I'm willing to help. VERY MATURE APPROACH to your; 'revalation?' you honestly seem to want to come to terms w/things. |
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