Hey I just found this group and I'm glad
My name is Elisabet and I'm from NYC I've been battling anorexia for about 4 months (I lost 50 pounds in that time) I got here because I'm tired of feeling sick and my hair falling out anyway I recently started eating right and exercising but it has honestly been so hard! I'm glad you made a thread that we come together and relate too. I'll keep you guys updated on how everything is going.

I'm kinda late but wanted to introduce myself anyway! My name is Shannon, I am 29 years old, and I have been dealing with bulimia for the last 15 years. I sought treatment for it (and other issues) about 3 years ago. I did okay but I put on a LOT of weight, almost 100 lbs it's been a struggle to get back down to a reasonable weight. I still have b/p episodes every couple months or so, but I suppose I am better than I used to be. Anyway, I am glad this group was created, and I hope to give and receive a lot of support here

Nice to meet you! I'm 45 yo. Have had every kind of ED- have been doing well in recovery for almost a year and getting stronger, braver, calmer every day!

I'm Rachel, from the USA, 20, 140 lbs. My heaviest I was 165 and my lowest I don't actually know-I didn't own a scale then, but my best guess is around 120. I have never been able/allowed to seek professional help (my mom controls my insurance and doesn't think I have a problem). I have noticed I started to show patterns of bulimia 5 years ago: massively overeating and then exercising VERY heavily and fasting for extended periods.
As my stress is increasing with school and other pressures, I am now noticing myself getting worse and leaning towards anorexia week by week. I am scared to eat, I work my day so I don't have access when I do want to. By the end of my days I'm usually too tired to be hungry. Yesterday was the first time that I said to anyone out loud that I have a problem and I need help. I am so afraid of gaining weight and no longer being "sweet, thin and sexy" for my own stupid self, and for my boyfriend, even though he tells me continuously that I am beautiful. He looks at me like I am the best thing he's ever seen and I am terrified of losing that. He knows that I'm struggling and is trying to help. But as soon as I try to get any kind of help from my family, they shut me down as looking for attention, before making jokes about my weight. They have done this my entire life and the last several years it has eaten at me worse and worse (pun somewhat intended).
So here's me, beginning my road to build the confidence to get some actual help, or, maybe so that I can fix myself before I need more help. Baby steps. That's how this goes, right?

Hi Hi - Ashley from MA - 27. ED since 14 or so, diagnosed around 24. started with Bulimia, which morphed to Body dysmorphia when I decided to get into bikini fitness competitions. Now struggle with anxiety, depression, BED with over exercising, extreme restrictions etc. I can feel great and in control for steady periods of time until a low feeling hits and sucks me back in to the negative tendencies. Working on getting back to a good place again.

Good morning everyone! My name is Diane, 30 years old, 3 children, married 11+ years (12 in March) and I was recently diagnosed with binge eating disorder. I've been trying to lose weight since I was 18 years old when my weight increased 70lbs in 5 months during my first semester of college. I knew that I used food to cope but I never thought that I would have an eating disorder. Everything makes more sense now and I'm on day 5 of recovery. Its been extremely emotional and I'm being followed my a metabolic doctor. My weight 5 days ago was 242lbs, the highest it's ever been. I'm glad to finally have a name for what I experience with food and some help. I'm so glad to have found this group.

My name is Elle. I'm 18 years old. When I was 14 my anorexia nearly killed me before I wound up in a treatment center and learned to eat again. Unfortunately, I was checked out of the program before I learned proper portioning skills, and now I'm overweight- not by much, but enough that it bothers me and I'm uncomfortable in my body.

I'm here to get fit and shed a few pounds slowly and carefully. I hope to get to know you all and look forward to your support and encouragement as well as providing the same for you.

I am way late, but I'm Jamie. I'm 39 and have struggled with binge eating, fast food addiction, bulimia and restriction for about 15 years. It's hard because I want to recover, but I also want to lose weight and the two don't mix often. I am trying to find a good balance. I also just want to not obsess about food all of the time.

Guess I'm here, too now. 33, female, mother, and wife... and currently sporting a rather ghastly BMI of 14.5. Today I reached for help for the first time, have an appointment booked with my gp in 4 weeks. I'm petrified.

Knowing how hard this is, I want you to know, I sincerely admire each and every one of you and I hope and wish you all get the help and results you want and need to be healthy and happy.

Hey! I'm an active runner/outdoor enthusiast/ED survivor. It's encouraging to hear from other people who are battling the same thing.

I am making progress in recovery, but I'm still really strugging to balance my nutrition and exercise. I have good days... and I have horrible days. Right now, I'm trying to learn to respect my body and how far it can take me instead of always tearing myself down.