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Way to come here for support before letting the ED swoop in with complete control! Even if you did fall into your same patterns of ED afterward, the pause to come to this space and share what's going on is such a huge success. It is also a huge gift- I NEED to hear that I am not the only one dealing with this. THANK YOU
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Thanks for sharing about this. I'm in a new-ish relationship (3 months) and have serious anxiety about if/when he will ever know about my ED. He knows that I don't drink or use drugs because of my past abuse of these substances, and was incredibly supportive. I have a couple reasons why I am finding it harder to share this…
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1. To have goals that aren't centered around my appearance -- surely I have dreams and the potential to accomplish something bigger than running round this insane hamster wheel I'm stuck on 2. To be a better friend, sister, girlfriend -- obsessing about my weight/food really gets in the way of connecting with the people I…
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ME TOO! I have to be vigilant about my motivations every time I log on. Finding this support community was such a blessing but definitely not what I thought I was looking for originally. As for not finding enough recovery in this group, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” - Mahatma Gandhi
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This kind of "motivation" is mental illness! It is self-hatred, body dysmorphia, insanity. And personally, attempting to please someone else (using them as my motivation) just ends up making me super resentful. Getting your mind and spirit healthy are just as important as eating well and working out. You deserve to treat…
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I believe my 'hungry/full-mechanism' is broken. I don't know whether it never worked at all and led to my ED, or if it broke due to the self abuse from the ED. Suppose it doesn't matter at this point. I believe part of my disorder is addiction, both to food and to behaviors. From experience, I know that I will eat cereal…
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I've found this to be a really encouraging, supportive community and an awesome tool to log my diet/exercise. Hope you find it helpful too!
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Do you have a 'pal' to attend the party with you (from MFP, or just someone who knows your new mission and can be supportive on site)? Perhaps bring something, potluck style, like fresh fruit/veggies and seltzer water, so you know that there will be guaranteed guilt-free options available for you. Another idea is to pull…
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You know what photo made my night tonight? The 330lb/196lb one you have on your profile. You are amazing! I'm hoping that we can be the best version of OURSELVES as possible, heathy and happy and full of love. I can really obsess over what I wished I looked like but I've found that it leaves me feeling like I am…
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This is probably the #1 reason why I started MFP! I am hoping that by tracking my behavior and finding support from others dealing with the same kinds of issues I can become more responsible, accountable, and loving towards my body. Ive been trying to pay attention to right when I'm deciding to binge (usually I plan it in…
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I'm female, 29, & live in New York City. I'm using summer plans as major motivation to revamp my diet too. Feel free to friend me, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!
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I've been using MFP for a week and am just now becoming acquainted with the community building potential of the site. I've been trying to do this alone for too long!
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I'm in! I've been trying to quit sugar for weeks but committing with a group may help me to make it more than a day or two at a time. Thanks for the motivation!
