Eating disorder / gaining weight

emmacrh
emmacrh Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I'm trying to overcome an eating disorder, I'm constantly being forced to eat food and meals because I won't do so on my own. I'm underweight and I'm supposed to be gaining but my brain is telling me that I just need to lose more. I freak out anytime I eat anything and I try to avoid eating a lot besides when I have to, I always count calories, I work out whenever I eat a lot, I'm basically doing everything against what I'm supposed to be doing, which is eat calories and gain weight. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get myself to want to eat again and not have the mindset that I have?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Are you working with a treatment team?
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  • mpaSOURmpa
    mpaSOURmpa Posts: 7 Member
    Are YOU ready for recovery? I hope you are, Emma. It is going to take a little time to get used to this change, but each day gets easier. I promise.
  • stevet621
    stevet621 Posts: 63 Member
    One day at a time! I think it's brave of you to openly ask for help. It's the first crucial step onto a positive path towards becoming healthy. It will get better! We are all here to support your journey.
  • Tabbycat00
    Tabbycat00 Posts: 146 Member
    I've been there. I understand. If it helps, it gets better. Talk to your support team and be honest about how you are feeling. They'll understand. The more you talk about your fears the easier it will become. I officially went through recovery in 1995 when I was 19. It was difficult, but looking back, I count it as a blessing. Don't give up.
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