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Dispel judgement, debunk the myths and correct the misconceptions you hold about eating disorders.
What Nourishes me Destroys me
Not many people know me online anymore. I have stayed well hidden for quite some time. I'm only now starting to become 'vocal' again. I'd like to start with something that I am very serious and passionate about. Something I don't want to joke about at all.
By Sara Wilson5 years ago in Psyche
Recovery From An Eating Disorder
You may struggle silently. That battle may rage on for years without anyone knowing. That is the tricky thing about eating disorders, and why they are so hard to overcome. My wish for you is that you take these tips and make them your own. The recovery journey is beautiful, and also one of the most challenging things you will ever face. The end result will be rewarding, and I promise that every bit of effort pays off.
By Elawyn Schroeder5 years ago in Psyche
The battle of overcoming my eating disorder.
When I was little, I had a normal, awesome childhood. I was always running around, playing with my brother and just doing what kids do. When I got older, it was like overnight, that I noticed my thighs were thicker, my stomach had some extra weight on it and I thought to myself, "How did this happen." I wasn't upset about it, until everyone around me started talking about my weight. Telling me I was too pretty to weigh so much, that for a lady my thighs were too big and one summer I still remember the day I was told my legs were too big to be wearing shorts.
By Honeybee Articles5 years ago in Psyche
Luck
I was the kid who got bullied, not lucky. Which explains why I am so greatly astonished when luck strikes me now. By the age of twelve, I had been repeatedly told I was fat and unacceptably overweight by both my peers, relatives, and even my very own brother. I can recall the exact moment in time where I decided to count my first day in calories. One of many to come, my self love or loathing became fully dependent upon the exact amount of energy which I would consume throughout the day. My family was vacationing in Mexico for the second time that year, and I was contemplating what would come of me eating precisely one serving of Life brand cereal squares, rather than brainlessly downing however many pieces my body seemingly craved. Little did I know the birth of my complex relationship with food had begun right then and there. I slowly found myself tossing aside fatty options, and turning my nose up at any offer of snacks. I banished all the foods from my body that my parents had raised me to understand were “fattening” or “unhealthy”, and soon decided to turn away anything with an uncertain amount of calories, with the exception of fruits and veggies.
By Alexandra Lacey5 years ago in Psyche
Binge Eating and Health! - Leora Fulvio
Have you ever stress ate even when you were not hungry at all? Have you finished a whole tub of ice-cream just because you were feeling very emotional or were not in good mood? Or even worst, ate and felt guilty or shameful after having your favorite food? If yes, you have started binge eating. If this is done on a regular basis, like eating just because you are too emotional or feeling stressed or feeling anxious or depressed for some reason, and over-indulge with food more than twice a month, you might be suffering from binge eating disorder. At this time, where we binge-watch on our favorite series or do movie marathons, we tend to binge eat too, without even realizing that we are eating a large amount of food in a very short span which can lead to guilt or shame after the realization of what you did.
By Leora Fulvio5 years ago in Psyche
