People with UNDER eating disorders.

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FaithHopeTrust
FaithHopeTrust Posts: 105 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
I've noticed how people with Anorexia, Bulimia, EDNOS (of some kinds) get looked down on - on this website.
I've had multiple situations where i've been called pathetic and stupid because i suffer with EDNOS (anorexia and bulimia tenancies)
And it seems to be people think we chose to eat little amounts or binge/purge.
I know for a FACT majority of people suffering with an ED (of any kind) LOVE food. but HATE what happens because of it.

I'd much rather be addicted to a drug than have EDNOS... I mean that way I don't HAVE to visit my demon 3 times a day just to live.

For the record, we're people too.

Don't judge.

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  • sweetsapphire85
    sweetsapphire85 Posts: 386
    I love this post. Thank you for saying it so well!
  • FaithHopeTrust
    FaithHopeTrust Posts: 105 Member
    I love this post. Thank you for saying it so well!
    :)
  • gingerfoxxx
    gingerfoxxx Posts: 267 Member
    I'm sorry that you have been on the target end of negativity! I have found a nice support network. Maybe you ran into a few bad eggs - don't let them get to you!

    Stay healthy! :)
  • bunchesonothing
    bunchesonothing Posts: 1,015 Member
    I've noticed how people with Anorexia, Bulimia, EDNOS (of some kinds) get looked down on - on this website.
    I've had multiple situations where i've been called pathetic and stupid because i suffer with EDNOS (anorexia and bulimia tenancies)
    And it seems to be people think we chose to eat little amounts or binge/purge.
    I know for a FACT majority of people suffering with an ED (of any kind) LOVE food. but HATE what happens because of it.

    I'd much rather be addicted to a drug than have EDNOS... I mean that way I don't HAVE to visit my demon 3 times a day just to live.

    For the record, we're people too.

    Don't judge.

    <3
  • Abigailblue39
    Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
    There is actually a pretty big support community on here : http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/228749-eating-issues-support-group
    Lately, there were no more posts, but the people on it must be out here somewhere..
    Best of luck!
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    I think sometimes the problem comes with the fact that poeple that binge eat or are just over eaters ( and do not purge ) think that poeple with Anorxia and Bulimia - and even EDNOS, have it easy. All they want to do is loose weight. That is all we do is loose weight ( in a not so healthy way). They are not nessacary looking at the psycholgical and physical raminfications that we each put our bodies through. I think it would be easier if I could just over eat. In both cases it is wrong. Both are extremely hard and both have life threatening conciquences. When people to sit back and judge thier judgement usually has come from misinformation that they have been exposed to. Sadly there is more misinformation and propiganda then facts. So often it is easy for us ( regarless of the end of the spectrum) to sit back and judge. I hope that we can all learn from one another, and help each other through the healing proccess... <3
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  • emmaNEEDSskinny
    emmaNEEDSskinny Posts: 317
    THANKYOU <3 :')
  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    Lowest weight at the same height....72. I feel you! All are welcome to friend me. I'd like to think that I'm more positive than most people on here.
  • doobabe
    doobabe Posts: 436 Member
    No one has the right to judge anyone else. Because, of course, none of us are perfect!

    However- those are all sickness' and it is something that requires attention. Its like saying dont judge me becasue I do drugs regularly, rather than saying dont judge me because I am RECOVERING from a drug problem. There is a difference and I can see where some negative attention would come into play if someone is doing these things and not attempting to correct the problem.
  • sunyg
    sunyg Posts: 229
    No one should be picked on or criticized. Everyone needs love & support, especially when they are trying to make a change.
    Great post!
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    Beautiful post!!!

    Lately I've been trying to stay out of the forums because of the rude people who like to criticize ED's.
    I even had someone try to "friend" me on my first day of joining MFP, but realized that he'd been ranting in the forums about how he thought that we weren't struggling, but simply "looking for attention."

    I'd kill for 10 minutes in the day when I'm not concerned about what foods I'm eating, or if the scale is going to laugh in my face when I step on it.

    It's great to see that there are others out there who are also looking for support :)

    xoxox
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
    People should not judge if they don't know how it is .
    Totally agree with your post .
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