Hey there MF-Pals...Nice to meet you (My story)
rebeccadanell
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I have had self-esteem and body image issues since I was 8 years old. I had a traumatic childhood which eventually caused me to starve myself to the point I fainted at school in the 10th grade, I didn't eat, I took laxatives, it was pretty bad, then I was homeschooled the rest of high school which caused me to gain a lot of weight, but it was then that my family got into horses so that was my 'therapy' until my horse bucked me off (2012) and I landed in the hospital. When they weighed me, I weighed 132 pounds. I was more freaked out about my weight than I was about the fact I was concussed and had a neck-brace on lol. Anyway, my horse was sold and my family moved into town. I drowned back into a severe depression where I had been contemplating suicide off and on every week to 2 weeks. I lost about 10 pounds the summer after my accident just by cutting back on fast food and caloric drinks. Nothing drastic. I weighed about 123 pounds. Then, it was around Thanksgiving and my Dad said something that really ticked me off. He had baked lasagna for dinner and I wanted it out of me. I didn't want anything to do with him, so I threw up in my bedroom trash can. It was a revenge, Ha! In your face sort of thing. I told myself I wouldn't do it again, but the exact opposite happened. I began throwing up no matter what I ate. I got to the point I was throwing up 5 times a day or more - even coffee and water. I was a mess. I was sneaking trash bags of puke outside just to keep from getting caught. My throat sounded hoarse all the time. I was having weird side pains. It was probably mid-December when my sister told my mom she thought I was throwing up. One day my mom yelled for me to come to the bathroom and I had forgot to bleach the toilet. Needless to say, I was embarrassed, tried to lie through me teethe about it, and my mom wanted me to get help. I am a smooth talker, so I got out of that. I did stop throwing up, though, mostly because it was too difficult to hide. The thing is: I wanted to die. I was hoping I would have a heart attack and just die, so that's why I was bulimic. I mean, sure, some of it was because I had this desire to be thin. But anyway, I know I have to be strong for the people who do care about me, so the last couple of weeks, since the new year, I got a job, I am getting my stuff together to go to school in the fall, and I signed up for Tang Soo Do (Karate). I joined my fitness because I want to eat like a normal person and get to a 'healthy goal weight'. I have managed to cut out the binging and purging for 2 weeks now and I have been eating a steady 2,000 calories a day. I am so ready to so things the right way for once. To better my body and health. To better my mind and ambition to survive. Sorry if this was a little over the top for a weight loss forum
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Wow, that's an incredible story. You are pretty lucky to be alive. Glad to hear you have stopped a lot of those bad habits but you might want to look into a support group. Sounds like you might need more than friends here on MFP can provide. Not trying to pry or push, just want to see you healthy. Feel free to add me as a friend as I struggled with anorexia as a kid (it was a way to control my life that was completely out of control). I would also suggest a Dr. check up just to be sure you don't have any lingering issues. Good luck!!0
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I will also offer my support on here and add you as a friend, it does sound like you have had a pretty tough time but your aim to better your health is exactly why this maybe a good idea to ensure you are hitting your calorie targets. I'm always around to offer a friendly shoulder and ear x0
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I will also offer my support on here and add you as a friend, it does sound like you have had a pretty tough time but your aim to better your health is exactly why this maybe a good idea to ensure you are hitting your calorie targets. I'm always around to offer a friendly shoulder and ear x
Thank you so much. You are right on target...I never keep track of what I eat, so I'm hoping this helps me improve my 'habits'.0 -
Wow, that's an incredible story. You are pretty lucky to be alive. Glad to hear you have stopped a lot of those bad habits but you might want to look into a support group. Sounds like you might need more than friends here on MFP can provide. Not trying to pry or push, just want to see you healthy. Feel free to add me as a friend as I struggled with anorexia as a kid (it was a way to control my life that was completely out of control). I would also suggest a Dr. check up just to be sure you don't have any lingering issues. Good luck!!
Yeah, it's been a pretty crazy road.... I am working on finding someone to go talk to (in person) for all this. I'm going to be 21 in the spring, so for some reason this year I'm trying to get my ducks in a row. I appreciate your input. It's always good to hear from someone who got their life together after an eating disorder. Positive reinforcement lol0
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