Anyone with an eating disorder...help please!?

Question

What was your experience with recovery?

Answer 1

I'm in recovery from Anorexia. It's very difficult, but it can be done. I lost a total of about 45 lbs. I gained 10 lbs and now I'm at a healthy weight. There are so many things that go into it. I tried seeing a counselor but I didn't feel like I was getting anything out of it. I did it on my own with the help of people who care about me. It's not easy to do but recovery is so much better than actual having Anorexia. I still eat the things I want to but instead of 900 calories a day, I now eat 2000-2500 calories a day. I exercise by walking but I can't exercise a lot yet until I know that I won't lose weight from it. If you need any advice or suggestions, you can leave a message. As long as you have people who support you, whether it's someone you know or even a doctor, you'll get through it. Life is far more important than any eating disorder. If you are motivated, you can see good results.

Answer 2

Hi, I used to be bulimic. I refused all medication and councelling to get better, instead I had a few sessions of hypnotherapy / therapy. This really worked for me. From my experience I found treating the route of the problem was more beneficial than just treating the symptoms. It wasn't easy and there were many times I couldn't not binge, but got there eventually. Now I weigh more than I did when I started binging, but I'm happy with myself.

Answer 3

Hi, I am recovering now (since a few days ago) and it's very hard. I'm setting myself daily goals i.e. not weighing myself obsessively everyday, not counting my calories.. I'm setting myself short-term and long-term goals. For example allow myself a takeout once a week without feeling guilty, try new foods..even simple things like allowing myself a glass of orange juice with my breakfast (which I wouldnt have done normally to try and eliminate any calorie I can).

Like I said I'm finding it hard to get rid of the obsessional behaviour but the best way is to make little steps for yourself, so that gradually you can get toward your goal of eating like a normal person. I've been having 3 meals a day instead of just snacking all day. I've found that eating 3 meals along with a snack (piece of fruit) satisfies my hunger.

The hardest thing for me is to get rid of the constant urges to eat. Im thinking about food ALL the time and feel like I'll never be able to control my eating. But I will. I hope you can too. Feel free to email me because I could do with some other support. I have no friends or family to speak to about this and could do with someone who understands.

Answer 4

I am recovering right now

i use to be bulimic

then one say i puked up blood, i was terrified.. i finally told my cousin and she helped me out..

i do have those urges to binge, but i know i have to stop.

good thing is i havent gained any weight since i stopped because i still eat healthy.

its not like i wasnt eating at all and throwing up everything... i was normal weight also. but im so happy i dont do it anymore. sometimes i really feel like it though.

Answer 5

it was hard, but i got myself through it. i didnt ask for help, i was afraid my parents would bring me to a shrink. so instead, slowly, i introduced myself to foods that were "bad". like i started eating bananas again, and instead of white bread i ate 100% whole wheat bread. on my road to recovery i replaced everything i ate before with healthier versions. that way i didnt feel guilty about eating it. im proud to say that i am now at a healthy weight and i eat right and exercise to stay that way