Eating disorder treatment...? Thoughts...?!
Question: Eating disorder treatment....? Thoughts....?
I have an eating disorder and I am in recovery from it (bulimia/anorexia) I've been trying really really hard to get through this and to get better...but the truth is...I'm...scared. I know I want to get better and it has been a long time since I've done anything in regards to my disorder...but I still have thoughts of it. What should I do when I have these thoughts.? Sometimes their so hard to make them stop and I'm afraid that one time I am going to do something, and then once again I won't be able to stop...Help please.? Health Question & Answer
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Hello. I totally understand. I had bulimia/anorexia for many years and still struggle now. Because food is not something you can live without, eating disorders are so difficult to treat and beat.
Here are some things that helped me:
1) Journal. Everytime you have an issue with food or want to engage in eating disorder behavior, write or draw. Or just color. Allow your feelings to come out on paper.
2) Get a pet. Whenever issues come up, play with your pet. They really help take your mind off stuff!
3) Go out and leave. Go for a walk or goto the store and shop. Just get away.
4) Call a friend and talk with them. Or ask them to go out with you.
These are some things that help me. It is really hard, but you can do it. Health Question & Answer
Here are some things that helped me:
1) Journal. Everytime you have an issue with food or want to engage in eating disorder behavior, write or draw. Or just color. Allow your feelings to come out on paper.
2) Get a pet. Whenever issues come up, play with your pet. They really help take your mind off stuff!
3) Go out and leave. Go for a walk or goto the store and shop. Just get away.
4) Call a friend and talk with them. Or ask them to go out with you.
These are some things that help me. It is really hard, but you can do it. Health Question & Answer
You need to find distractions from those thoughts and triggers. You can call a hotline for help. I suggest you go for counseling and ask for tools that can help you fight these urges.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
website: www.anad.org
telephone: 847-831-3438
Anorexia and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
website: www.anred.comHealth Question & Answer
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
website: www.anad.org
telephone: 847-831-3438
Anorexia and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
website: www.anred.comHealth Question & Answer
You need someone you can call when you have these feelings.So they can talk you through them a best friend or someone who has been there.And maybe see a therapist.You can do it.Health Question & Answer