Putting it out there

taso42_DELETED

Brave post. You know you have my support. You've been doing so well. I guess I didn't realize how much of a struggle it is for you. We've got your back!

AdoraK

Shannon you are beautiful. Love your strength and compassion!

I myself have not struggled with this depilating disease, but I have watched my sister for many years be controlled by it. To this day she still struggles and I support her each and every day to be healthily.

Just_Dot

So, so, SO much love for those of you struggling with an ED or to those of you recovering.

I had small "bouts" of ED in high school and college, and I can not imagine the hell it is to deal with it on a daily basis. If any of you need support or a shoulder, I'm here.

hush7hush

Edit: Why do I even try.

Still_Sossy

Lkm.... you are so brave, beautiful, and amazing! I ♥ you even more now! You are a stand up woman and anyone who gives people a hard time with an eating disorder is just pathetic themselves. Eating disorders are recognized medical conditions not just something people try or do for attention, but many people have that opinion. No one should ever judge. And you can lean on me anytime, I will pick you up, give you a great big hug, and help you continue on your journey, even hold your hand and skip down the path together if you would like!

TheNewLK

Lkm.... you are so brave, beautiful, and amazing! I ♥ you even more now! You are a stand up woman and anyone who gives people a hard time with an eating disorder is just pathetic themselves. Eating disorders are recognized medical conditions not just something people try or do for attention, but many people have that opinion. No one should ever judge. And you can lean on me anytime, I will pick you up, give you a great big hug, and help you continue on your journey, even hold your hand and skip down the path together if you would like!

I love you too Sossy and skipping burns more cals so I am all for it!!

chnkydnknmomma

Eating Disorder. I'm not sure if I have a disorder, but I constantly OBSESS. Sometimes to the point of tears - if I eat the wrong thing, or have a binge moment. It's hard, and I've seen a nutritionalist and a therepist. But honestly it's my mental block and I'm working on how to learn eat to live, not live to eat and food really is my friend. Oh my that sounds soooo nerdy. But it's aweful how food has impacted my life so much.

I ate when I was happy.
I ate when I was sad.
I ate when I was pissed.
I ate when I was bored.
I pretty much ate when I saw food anywhere.
That's how I got to be 284 lbs, and honestly, I am SOOOO afraid that fat Melissa will come back some days.
I have learned so much thru MFP and keep looking ahead, taking one day- one calorie- at a time.

This sounds like me...and in all honesty, I think to some extent this is an eating disorder...I think when food controls your life and your thoughts, its a dangerous situation.
To everyone, there is a reason why we are all here, and this is no place for judgement, we all have our struggles and are here to support eachother through, sometimes it's easier to relate your probs and anxieties, fears, etc. to cyber-friends than to real-world ones.
God Bless you all, and lets continue our journeys together. We can do anything we put our minds to!

RoadDog

Okay before I go any further with this topic....This is a NONJUDGEMENTAL DRAMA FREE ZONE.....

There are many people on here with an ED and Im sure some are like me and to scared to talk about it. I am admitting that I need additional help. This is not a cry for attention or a plea for sympathy just a fact that I am stating. I want people to come together to help one another....not judge or give their opinions on why its wrong because until you have lived with it day in and day out year after year. You have no idea how it feels. The control it takes over you and your life. So please post here if you have an ED or pm me. Even if no one replies...I just want everyone to know there is an ear and a shoulder available to you. Maybe if we all join together we can help one another beat it.

Love you all

Shannon

Frankly, took me a minute to figure out ED. Totally different connotation for a male.

Good luck with your struggle.

By the way, if I did have the dreaded male ED, you are the cure, Shannon.

Gargoyle69

ED - You scared me Shannon! LOL

We are here for ya every day and night!

mrscjwilson

You are so brave, not only for going public with your struggle but for offering support for anyone else out there battling the same thing. I am so honored that were friends. You are at the right place in your life for real change, trust yourself and trust your "real" MFP's I know I got your back sweetie.... ((((Hugs)))):flowerforyou:

SweetLe

Eating Disorder. I'm not sure if I have a disorder, but I constantly OBSESS. Sometimes to the point of tears - if I eat the wrong thing, or have a binge moment. It's hard, and I've seen a nutritionalist and a therepist. But honestly it's my mental block and I'm working on how to learn eat to live, not live to eat and food really is my friend. Oh my that sounds soooo nerdy. But it's aweful how food has impacted my life so much.

I ate when I was happy.
I ate when I was sad.
I ate when I was pissed.
I ate when I was bored.
I pretty much ate when I saw food anywhere.
That's how I got to be 284 lbs, and honestly, I am SOOOO afraid that fat Melissa will come back some days.
I have learned so much thru MFP and keep looking ahead, taking one day- one calorie- at a time.

This sounds like me...and in all honesty, I think to some extent this is an eating disorder...I think when food controls your life and your thoughts, its a dangerous situation.
To everyone, there is a reason why we are all here, and this is no place for judgement, we all have our struggles and are here to support eachother through, sometimes it's easier to relate your probs and anxieties, fears, etc. to cyber-friends than to real-world ones.
God Bless you all, and lets continue our journeys together. We can do anything we put our minds to!

This is me 100%....more now then ever.

lunamare

Hugs kiddo. I went through a very tough time in my life when I actually wasn't eating, at all. I was very lucky to have a close group of online girlfriends, many of whom were looking to lose weight. Instead of being judgemental about my issues, they supported me just as much as they did when I was trying to lose weight. We all helped each other through quite a bit. You're right, you've got to have a safe place to talk about things - it looks like you found one here

SunLove8

Yeah anyone talking **** on someone with an eating disorder (or enabling it by sayin "good job!" on a diary of 500 cals) should be taken out into the field.

I agree 100%!

LeeKetty1176

First of all I dont have an ED

2nd Well done Shannon for putting it out there and getting people to talk about it. Talking about it HAS to be half the deal.....

Like i said i have no clue what its like to have an ED..... but i have had what i can call ......."food guilt" which was most odd !

after eating something that was.....ok not to great for me............. but was still under my cals for the day, i spent that rest of the day worrying and wanting to get up in the morning to weigh myself to see the damage!!!

like i said most odd !

SO i say people should talk about it, and feel safe in doing so, if this post helps JUST ONE PERSON, JUST ONE,...... then its been worth it

Well done LK xx

DarkAngel864

You know I'm recovering ana/mia (anorexia & bulimia for those who don't know). You also know I am FIERCELY protective over my ED friends. While I don't condone that behavior of say, eating 500 cals a day, to some of my ED friends, that is a huge accomplishment. Whether they eat 500 cals only, or eat 500 and not purge, it's small successes that you may have to have experienced yourself to understand. So to those who think we're saying YAY to a 500 cal diet, you're right we are. But not for the reason you think.

I love ALL my friends and will continue to be an advocate for recovery in any way I can. Shannon, you know I love you