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Eating and mental disorder support?

minuu
minuu Posts: 11
edited November 2023 in Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
Hi, I'm kinda new to MFP, and i found this site very useful to my daily life compaired to dailyplate. By using this site, i was hoping to help myself with my problems; i unfortunately suffer from EDONS, body dysmorphic disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.
I constantly struggle with my weight and have this mind set to keep losing weight, but i guess not in a healthy way. I can't break away from this, it's like i'm being chained down, and every time i look in the mirror i look like a beached whale, and the voices don't help either. Umm...If it isn't too much of me to ask from those who suffer/ed from an eating disorder or a mental disorder, can i get a little support?

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  • whatwentwrong
    whatwentwrong Posts: 228
    *hugs* feel free to add me :) i've had depression for 10 years, and was a binge eater till i started this site. i think there are quite a few people with both mental issues and EDs because i've talked to people with both in threads, not sure if there's a specific support thread here tho D:
  • HollyTsiaussis
    HollyTsiaussis Posts: 415 Member
    I suffer from bipolar disorder, depression, and EDNOS as well. Feel free to add.
  • djkshdfd
    djkshdfd Posts: 443 Member
    I have suffered from depression and anxiety all my life. I have always hated myself and my body. I have begun my journey to accept who I am. Feel free to add me if you like.
  • sexyminxinthemaking
    sexyminxinthemaking Posts: 451 Member
    i suffered anorexia nervosa as a teenager and find some little traits from the illness are still with me i have also suffered severe depression feel free to add me if you like
  • ksarkarati
    ksarkarati Posts: 24 Member
    Heya,
    My heart goes out to you, I can relate to the eating/mental disorder battle. As one of the other members said, I think it is fairly common that the 2 go hand-in-hand. I've struggled with an eating disorder, as well as anxiety/depression. I understand that it can be a great struggle and a very frustrating one. You seem extremely resilient, being able to talk about your challenges. I think we will be a good source of support for each other.
    Hang in there- it does get better. Those voices can fade. I know they are strong, but there is also a healthy voice in you somewhere, no matter how quiet or silent it has been through the years. Let me know if there's anything I can do.

    -K
  • LemonPoppySeedMuffin
    LemonPoppySeedMuffin Posts: 302
    We all can get through this together <3
  • LemonPoppySeedMuffin
    LemonPoppySeedMuffin Posts: 302
    We all can get through this together <3
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    I can sympathize, feel free to add me. I come from an ED background. My number one suggestion is therapy. I LOVE my therapist, and I would suggest you see someone if you aren't already.
  • shankleefranklee
    shankleefranklee Posts: 142
    I'm overweight, and EDNOS. I also have manic depression as well as issues with addiction.
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