Weight redistribution - any recovered/recovering anorexics on here?

worldofalice

tiffanyaiv wrote: »

worldofalice wrote: »

tiffanyaiv wrote: »

Thank you do you have any other effects that you have noticed? Positive ones?

Gosh, so many. For me personally... gaining that weight fixed pretty much every problem I had with myself, that I hadn't even attributed to my starvation. My preoccupation with food - obsessive thoughts, it was the only thing I thought about - I thought it was because I was greedy. But actually, it was because I was starving. Now I only think about food when I'm hungry, and spend the rest of my day actually having fun and living my life!

Also, I am HAPPIER. There is such a strong link between anorexia and depression, it's a vicious cycle. I used to cry every day for no reason, and there was a constant feeling of numbness. Once I gained weight, those endorphins started being able to reach my brain again... I suddenly started getting random moments of pure euphoria, they would be brief but I began to feel consistently happier. It's a gradual thing, your mood improves over time and it's not until you step back and remember how you used to feel every day, that you realise how far you've come.

I also discovered what REAL energy feels like! I have consistent energy all day,every day - no more shaking, feeling like I'm going to pass out, or just generally lethargic and tired. I can't explain how good it feels to no be limited by your own body and energy levels, I can walk and run and bounce around and laugh and it's just amazing.

Finally, there are the effects on my appearance - my skin glows and my complexion is even, I don't have constant shadows under my eyes, my hair has stopped falling out and is now soft and shiny. I no longer get bloated after eating the tiniest thing, my eyes have lost their dullness, my posture has improved... weight gain is tough, but it does make you beautiful.

Sorry for the essay haha, I do hope this has helped!

worldofalice

tiffanyaiv wrote: »

worldofalice wrote: »

tiffanyaiv wrote: »

Have you noticed a decrease in your general anxiety levels since getting to a healthy weight?

Absolutely. I've had new issues to deal with, but they pale in comparison the the daily struggles of my old life. Starvation does funny things to the brain - once you start nourishing your body, the fog will clear and your mind will start working properly again. You just have to trust the process.

Thank you do you have any other effects that you have noticed? Positive ones?

Gosh, so many. For me personally... gaining that weight fixed pretty much every problem I had with myself, that I hadn't even attributed to my starvation. My preoccupation with food - obsessive thoughts, it was the only thing I thought about - I thought it was because I was greedy. But actually, it was because I was starving. Now I only think about food when I'm hungry, and spend the rest of my day actually having fun and living my life!

Also, I am HAPPIER. There is such a strong link between anorexia and depression, it's a vicious cycle. I used to cry every day for no reason, and there was a constant feeling of numbness. Once I gained weight, those endorphins started being able to reach my brain again... I suddenly started getting random moments of pure euphoria, they would be brief but I began to feel consistently happier. It's a gradual thing, your mood improves over time and it's not until you step back and remember how you used to feel every day, that you realise how far you've come.

I also discovered what REAL energy feels like! I have consistent energy all day,every day - no more shaking, feeling like I'm going to pass out, or just generally lethargic and tired. I can't explain how good it feels to no be limited by your own body and energy levels, I can walk and run and bounce around and laugh and it's just amazing.

Finally, there are the effects on my appearance - my skin glows and my complexion is even, I don't have constant shadows under my eyes, my hair has stopped falling out and is now soft and shiny. I no longer get bloated after eating the tiniest thing, my eyes have lost their dullness, my posture has improved... weight gain is tough, but it does make you beautiful.

Sorry for the essay haha, I do hope this has helped!

tiffanyaiv

worldofalice wrote: »

tiffanyaiv wrote: »

worldofalice wrote: »

tiffanyaiv wrote: »

Have you noticed a decrease in your general anxiety levels since getting to a healthy weight?

Absolutely. I've had new issues to deal with, but they pale in comparison the the daily struggles of my old life. Starvation does funny things to the brain - once you start nourishing your body, the fog will clear and your mind will start working properly again. You just have to trust the process.

Thank you do you have any other effects that you have noticed? Positive ones?

Gosh, so many. For me personally... gaining that weight fixed pretty much every problem I had with myself, that I hadn't even attributed to my starvation. My preoccupation with food - obsessive thoughts, it was the only thing I thought about - I thought it was because I was greedy. But actually, it was because I was starving. Now I only think about food when I'm hungry, and spend the rest of my day actually having fun and living my life!

Also, I am HAPPIER. There is such a strong link between anorexia and depression, it's a vicious cycle. I used to cry every day for no reason, and there was a constant feeling of numbness. Once I gained weight, those endorphins started being able to reach my brain again... I suddenly started getting random moments of pure euphoria, they would be brief but I began to feel consistently happier. It's a gradual thing, your mood improves over time and it's not until you step back and remember how you used to feel every day, that you realise how far you've come.

I also discovered what REAL energy feels like! I have consistent energy all day,every day - no more shaking, feeling like I'm going to pass out, or just generally lethargic and tired. I can't explain how good it feels to no be limited by your own body and energy levels, I can walk and run and bounce around and laugh and it's just amazing.

Finally, there are the effects on my appearance - my skin glows and my complexion is even, I don't have constant shadows under my eyes, my hair has stopped falling out and is now soft and shiny. I no longer get bloated after eating the tiniest thing, my eyes have lost their dullness, my posture has improved... weight gain is tough, but it does make you beautiful.

Sorry for the essay haha, I do hope this has helped!

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