An eating disorder is a compulsion in which the main problem is a person eats in a way which disturbs their physical health. The eating may be too excessive (compulsive over-eating...
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Hello, I've been a member of this site as a "recovering ano/bulimic" for a while, but never really posted a lot because I don't binge and purge or starve myself anymore. But since my baby was born I've gotten really bad into chewing and spitting again. I've done this for years but didn't count it as an addiction because I didn't do it that much, and I felt like "it's not hurting me so it's okay." Well, 4 root canals/crowns and countless neverending cavities later I guess I'm realizing I need to cut it out. I tried to stop last night and this horrible panic and desire to binge came over me and I felt like, damn, I'm there all over again. The trigger subsided but I feel like I need support. I need to stop c/s, but I'm afraid of stopping because I feel like other things will come back into my life, like counting calories, obsessing over weight, feeling like bingeing, getting scared of getting fat. So anyway this is my own struggle and I know you all have your own, but just wanted to introduce myself.
ps, I replied to someone a while back and I used numbers, and I guess that's a bad thing here because it was removed. So, sorry, didn't mean to trigger anyone but I'm just learning the rules as I go :) Posted on 07/15/08, 12:07 pm |
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Hi! I'm new too. I'm very glad to have found this place! I've joined a bunch of groups...I need all the help I can get. I used my weight on "About Me" post--do you think it will be removed, too? I felt the same way when my baby was born--I weighed more than I ever had in my life, and I was a good girl; I lost in all finally after 5 years. Not easy, and I admit to resorting to starving myself occasionally, but I got back to my Pre-Pregnancy weight finally. I can't seem to stay there, though...I'm just to much of a sugar junkie, I think.
But back to you, I understand! I'm glad you've joined to get some support, and I hope I can be of help to you. Welcome to you and to me! :) 
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Hey Sunhaven, I have this problem too and I noticed a flair up of it recently....lets get through this together!!
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Hi. I battled disordered eating for many many years before I found help in the form of self hypnosis and meditation. I'm not saying it works for everyone and it's not an easy thing to master; however b/c my mind was so focused on recovery and learning the techniques, I suddenly became aware of the fact that I was no longer fixated on food/calories.It was a difficult journey and took many weeks of hard focused work, but I no longer have issues with food and I still meditate as I have developed my interest in this further. You may be tempted to disregard this, once you have read it, but before you do that, think about what you want most in life right now and how you want to be. Think positively not negatively. Good luck sweetie. Hugs, Cherryb
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Hi, thanks for sharing a bit about yourself. The birth of a child is a big change and very stressful as much as it is a beautiful and blessed thing, so it is no woder it has triggered some ED behaviours in you. You do need to tackle this c/s, and whatever it is that is underlying your problems to start with. I have just today started at an ED service after a referral from my gp and counsellor for abusive relationships. For you and your baby, if you can speak to a GP or go to a support group please do. meanwhile i am glad you are posting here, we can support each other!
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