I'm new, and recovering from an eating disorder.

findmyself

Hello, everybody!

My name is Jennifer, and, as the title of this post tells you, I am here to try to work towards recovering from my eating disorder. I've been diagnosed with bulimia when I was 15, and anorexia nervosa when I was 18, but I've been a highly disordered eater since I was 12 years old.

Recently I've been having some trouble with maintaining a healthy weight while still getting proper nutrition, so I'm hoping that this site will help me towards my goals.

Charrah

Hi, I am a newbie too but welcome anyway!

I saw the title of your post and had to reply. I used to be anorexic and after 4 years in recovery now I struggle to maintain and have gained too much weight.

I think it's really important to congratulate you on your recovery and I am sorry to hear of your past of disordered eating/ED.

I am now doing the Dukan diet as I feel in control of my eating again but not in an anorexic way, if you know what I mean!

Good luck and all the best

xxx

sugarbugger

Hi, another ED here, compulsive/binge eating so a bit different but similar control issues etc. I'm finding this site invaluable to help me get on top of things, the logging alone helps you to gain a balance but the support is also great. I print out my food diaries and take them to my therapy appointments, with notes on how I've been emotionally etc. Good luck, I hope you find MFP useful, I'm sure there are a lot of people with ED here!

findmyself

Thank you very much for welcoming me, Charrah and sugarbugger!
Hopefully I'll see you around.