ED is not a fad, it's not a life... stop wishing for it.

elsdonward

Right Sophie

I see that you have found a truth - and because of this I want to share my knowledge with you. I am an old man now and face other demons like death from old age. At my time you look in the mirror and see what age has done to you. But although this gives you feelings of sadness you can look at your children and see what you have really done with your life.

We all have to let go in the end. In your case the whole of life's journey is ahead of you. In mine well I have a huge weight problem and do not wish to go out the thing I have become. So that is why I am reducing my food and consuming much less. It is my last tango if you like.

You are quite right - it is important for you to concentrate upon your hair, skin, heart right now. Nutrition is the answer and not the lack of it. Raw foods, no dairy and plenty of starch heals your body as well as reducing any excess weight. To take away your fear of food you need to understand how to eat and stay normal. Look up Dr J mC Dougall.

Thank you for your story and let it be a warning to all young people

FerretBuellerr

Yep.

You're amazing :drinker:

thesophierose

Wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured lot's of people come here to find advice and tips.

Lately I have been seeing so many people being 'pro ana' or starving themselves as a quick start to be skinny without knowing the true complications of what this disease entails.

It's not a fad diet like those "ABC" or "Skinny girl" diets make it out to be. It's not that simple.

It's fear, anxiety, pain, hurt, anger, disgust, exhaustion and hate. It's a slow and painful death sentence. It's not fun to wake up every day obsessing about food, or looking in the mirror to see a facade; a lie. It's not a way of life to have panic attacks when you eat to live in fear over the consequence of food.

Is that what people really want when they go one VLCD!? It irks me that people seem to make this a joke because I don't think they fully understand of what it really means.

It hurts my heart.

It's not worth the pain of starvation to be skinny. And this is coming from someone who knows, someone in recovery. I had an obsession, and I loved the control... but I ended up messing with my fertility, my hair, my body because of how obsessive I got and I still live in fear everyday when it comes to food. It's not a joke, nor is it a fad.

And it is definitely not worth it. Lose weight the healthy way. Don't mess with your body.

I don't wish this **** on anyone, ever. You shouldn't want it either.

Sophiee.

How did you overcome it?

I started recovery due to the personal reason of wanting to be a mom when I am older and the loss of my period it started to shock my system, my drive for that. I know I need to eat to help my body function.

nomeejerome

:flowerforyou:

thatjeffsmith

OK, so am I the only one that thought ED was 'erectile dysfunction' and not 'eating disorder?'

thesophierose

OK, so am I the only one that thought ED was 'erectile dysfunction' and not 'eating disorder?'

Really.