Food is self harm

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EloquentSelfLoathing
EloquentSelfLoathing Posts: 20 Member
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Sometimes I feel like when I eat because I'm stressed it's self harming and i feel like no one would understand because it's not comfort eating it's more like putting a knife to my wrist and cutting except I don't allow myself that option and somehow years of being taught that food is the enemy has accumulated as food being a way to hurt myself and tell myself that I'm useless and worthless and it terrifies me

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,131 Member
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    There is help out there.

    There is help here.

    There is a way out.

    You are worth the self-care. Be kind to you. Be your own best friend.
  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
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    You think you're alone but you're not. It's pretty common. Deep breath. Food is fuel. And yes, binge eating or stress eating IS self harm.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,564 Member
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    Between the username and your post, I suggest you speak with a professional about your mental state.
  • EloquentSelfLoathing
    EloquentSelfLoathing Posts: 20 Member
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    malibu927 wrote: »
    Between the username and your post, I suggest you speak with a professional about your mental state.

    I tried but they didn't get it cause I'm "skinny" :(
  • Panda8ach
    Panda8ach Posts: 518 Member
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    Sorry you feel like this :( Is there anyway you could get booked in with a counsellor? Does you place of work have an occupational health department?
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,564 Member
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    EloquentSelfLoathing wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Between the username and your post, I suggest you speak with a professional about your mental state.

    I tried but they didn't get it cause I'm "skinny" :(

    Then find someone who will take you seriously and help you
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
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    Check your phone book. Make an appointment with a therapist. A good counselor will not brush off your concerns because you're "skinny." Explain your thought process regarding food thoroughly, emphasizing that you're thinking about it as self-harm. That wording should be the red flag that gets someone to listen to you.
  • rascallycat
    rascallycat Posts: 248 Member
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    malibu927 wrote: »
    EloquentSelfLoathing wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Between the username and your post, I suggest you speak with a professional about your mental state.

    I tried but they didn't get it cause I'm "skinny" :(

    Then find someone who will take you seriously and help you

    There are places that can help. Sounds like you might need someone who specializes in DBT as well. Call your insurance company and they can give you a list of people who specialize.
  • EloquentSelfLoathing
    EloquentSelfLoathing Posts: 20 Member
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    rascallycat wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    EloquentSelfLoathing wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Between the username and your post, I suggest you speak with a professional about your mental state.

    I tried but they didn't get it cause I'm "skinny" :(

    Then find someone who will take you seriously and help you

    There are places that can help. Sounds like you might need someone who specializes in DBT as well. Call your insurance company and they can give you a list of people who specialize.

    I don't have an insurance company - I'm in the UK so on nhs, queue for free counselling is 6-12 months unless I go private which is expensive :(
  • Panda8ach
    Panda8ach Posts: 518 Member
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    EloquentSelfLoathing wrote: »
    rascallycat wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    EloquentSelfLoathing wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Between the username and your post, I suggest you speak with a professional about your mental state.

    I tried but they didn't get it cause I'm "skinny" :(

    Then find someone who will take you seriously and help you

    There are places that can help. Sounds like you might need someone who specializes in DBT as well. Call your insurance company and they can give you a list of people who specialize.

    I don't have an insurance company - I'm in the UK so on nhs, queue for free counselling is 6-12 months unless I go private which is expensive :(

    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-treatments/finding-a-therapist/#charity

    There are more free services out there :)
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
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    rascallycat wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    EloquentSelfLoathing wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Between the username and your post, I suggest you speak with a professional about your mental state.

    I tried but they didn't get it cause I'm "skinny" :(

    Then find someone who will take you seriously and help you

    There are places that can help. Sounds like you might need someone who specializes in DBT as well. Call your insurance company and they can give you a list of people who specialize.

    Or find a support group... I know some support groups make the problem worse by consolidating the issue, but talking to other people who are walking where you are in a structured/guided setting can be helpful too.

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