If anyone out there is struggling with an eating disorder comment below! It's good to talk about these things in order to get through them. ?

[sharon19]

Eating disorders are extremely dangerous and we as humans should be helping each other get through them and learn to love ourselves! I have overcome my eating disorder and have never felt better! It was the scariest and most difficult time of my life, but I have learned and gained so much knowledge. I want to help people. No matter how long you have been struggling it does not matter. It is a very dangerous thing so please seek help no matter how hard it is.

[Anonymous]

I've overcome mine, but mainly due to circumstance. I used to do a lot of climbing back in the day and enter the competitions. Weight was an issue so it was all about getting down to just skin, as little muscle as possible whilst still maintaining performance, and bone. I'd do shit loads of training and eat as little as possible. Food was just fuel, I'd control portions and there would be no empty calories, everything on the plate was there for nutritional purposes. Sometimes I'd train hard and eat nothing, I'd fast intermittently, eat literally nothing for a couple of days before the comp. Then on the day re-energize with slow release carb gels, the furthest I got was semis. One day my blood sugar bottomed out and I had uncontrollable shaking hands, palpitations and sudden falling feelings. I only stopped all that shit because I got injured. I'm pretty flabby these days, but I don't really care, I enjoy food. lol

[sharon19]

That's good:). Im glad you have overcome it. It is such a miserable time.

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah it ruled my life for a few years, I was addicted to the control I had even though I was starving, the feeling of being hungry was also strangely addicting. Some people were concerned coz I got very skinny, but because I was doing something athletic they assumed it couldn't be that bad. It was difficult socially not being able to eat the same as everyone else. Coming out of that way of thinking was gradual, I guess I was lucky because my motive for weighing as little as possible got taken away, so that was half the battle won.

[sharon19]

Yeah I used to feel the same way. I felt like I had control over my food and weight etc. It got to the point where I was so malnourished I couldn't think properly. I isolated myself and lost alottttt of weight. Thankfully I have a really supportive mom that I eventually started talking to about my issues and I gradually started to recover. I am still recovering now and I truly think it takes a lot of time to fully recover but I have never felt better. Even though I only struggled with my eating disorder for a few months I did a lot of damage to myself and it was extremely dangerous.

[Opinion Owner]

I forgot about the thinking thing, the brain needs carbohydrate and I was getting next to none. What I was getting was being burned off through exercise, work suffered because simple tasks became complicated. I think I avoided permanent damage luckily. I'm genuinely pleased you're on the road to recovery and I hope you overcome it. An eating disorder isn't a logical thing, so it's a bit senseless saying this- but I guess just focus on what you know is good for you and your body, eating a balanced diet of nutritious food and decent portion sizes, getting the right amount of exercise... that's what's healthy.

[sharon19]

Yes exactly. Balance is the key to success. Eating disorders are very scary. People become so malnourished and deprived, the way we think and do things is effected, delaying our desire to recover and think rational thoughts. I'm glad you are doing well, unfortunately not so many can say the same.

[Opinion Owner]

I think knowing you've got a problem is part of the recovery, leaning on people you trust with your life and know have your best interests at heart doesn't hurt either. The most difficult time is when someone is in denial and won't accept help or help themselves. I know that because I ignored what people used to say, it's natural to know deep down that what you're doing is damaging but just think everything will be ok. Same thing with smoking, people know it can cause cancer and heart disease but they do it anyway because they don't think it will happen to them.

[sharon19]

Yes exactly. You need to accept you have the problem and WANT to change and get better.

[Opinion Owner]

People don't change unless they are ready. This is true of addicts as well. Human psychology is a funny business! lol

[Anonymous]

I don't have one anymore, but I used to be bulimic.

[sharon19]

Good for you. That is very hard to overcome. You are a very strong person.

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks. I never told any one about it and overcame it by myself. It took two years, but I did it.

[sharon19]

That's amazing. Sometimes you should talk about these things. They shouldn't be something we are ashamed of. It is a very scary illness, but you should be proud of yourself for recovering.

[Anonymous]

I haven't had enough bacon today. I feel dysfunctional. Do you offer bacon counseling?

[just16soyeah]

Also listen to that song keep your head up

[just16soyeah]

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[lovesmusicsinger]

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[just16soyeah]

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