Do you think MFP is triggering to people in recovery

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itsskinnylilslut
itsskinnylilslut Posts: 3
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Never mind, I'm promoting eating disorders again and I'm going to hell!!
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  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
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    Then it isn't triggering for you. There is no single answer.
  • YAYJules
    YAYJules Posts: 282 Member
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    Do what works for you, and don't worry about others.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
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    I haven't had an eating disorder, but I see how people can find it triggering.

    People who aren't in recovery and use MFP for means other than what it's designed for, can be triggering. If you are friends with those people, it may set something off in you or it may not.. but each person is different.
  • NatWillBeSkinny
    NatWillBeSkinny Posts: 111 Member
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    i think so iv never had a eating disorder but now im on the way to one so to speak i count every calorie and freak out if i cant get on here to log it
  • itsskinnylilslut
    itsskinnylilslut Posts: 3
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    Don;t loose yourself :(
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
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    I can see how it could.Sometimes I feel that,in comparison to others,my weight loss goal might not be low enough and that I have a false sense of how I look right now and my accomplishments.
  • Eleonora91
    Eleonora91 Posts: 688 Member
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    I think it is completely the opposite to be honest...
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
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    Always do what's best for you.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    Feeling guilt over food might be considered a symptom of disordered eating.

    Edit: Holy crap... your goal weight is 60 pounds? Please get in touch with a doctor. Today.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
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    If MFP didn't exist, they'd only be doing it by using a physical diary or "head count" of everything. So no. It's justa different way of them keeping "count"/track.
  • itsskinnylilslut
    itsskinnylilslut Posts: 3
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    I'm only 5'0. And I know I'll never reach 60lbs, it's just the weight I'd consider myself skinny enough at
  • Mpol2
    Mpol2 Posts: 442 Member
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    [quote

    Edit: Holy crap... your goal weight is 60 pounds? Please get in touch with a doctor. Today.
    [/quote]

    Just what I was thinking... If that is your true UGW you need help. If it is not, it's not funny... Change your page.
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
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    Feeling guilt over food might be considered a symptom of disordered eating.

    Edit: Holy crap... your goal weight is 60 pounds? Please get in touch with a doctor. Today.

    Ditto.
  • roiLEI1554
    roiLEI1554 Posts: 143
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    it definitely has a lot to do with people you friend
    if you choose those that are trying to lose weight the healthy way, this site is not triggering (but then again, it always depends on the person and the timing)
    it's ultimately up to you to think or rethink your goals
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
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    As someone with binge eating disorder BED I find that logging my binges and seeing how many days I havent gone without one helps. Who is telling you this and why are they saying that? Do you personally find that it is triggering you?

    For me it doesnt trigger I love putting at the end of day I was successful and didnt binge. I havent binged since the 9th.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    I'm only 5'0. And I know I'll never reach 60lbs, it's just the weight I'd consider myself skinny enough at

    Skinny enough? You'll be sick or dead. :noway:

    You need help. Not a forum.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
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    I'm only 5'0. And I know I'll never reach 60lbs, it's just the weight I'd consider myself skinny enough at

    Oh honey, please get help!
    60 lbs is pretty much only okay for like 4ft tall children.
    Not a 5'0" woman!

    Please please talk to someone
  • Mpol2
    Mpol2 Posts: 442 Member
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    I'm only 5'0. And I know I'll never reach 60lbs, it's just the weight I'd consider myself skinny enough at

    Honey, seriously, see a doctor who specializes in ED. You would be dead at that weight.
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
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    I am a bulimic in recovery and find that logging on here definitely stops me bingeing as I'd be soooo ashamed to log it! Additionally it tends to be eating too much in one sitting that makes me want to throw up so logging tends to stop me from having too big a portion so again it helps. Finally, whilst I know that we should all be eating healthily the fact is that for some people that's really hard but logging the food and the calories takes away the guilt of having eaten something unhealthy. That's how it is for me anyway.

    All the very best with your recovery and weight loss journey. Take it slowly and be kind to yourself along the way xxx
  • mrsgeneric
    mrsgeneric Posts: 143 Member
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    If MFP didn't exist, they'd only be doing it by using a physical diary or "head count" of everything. So no. It's justa different way of them keeping "count"/track.
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