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Eating Disorder Support Automated Taglist - New
by theriverissinging
Last post
 August 4th
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Eating Disorder Support Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?30c2f12674c3d76b794a13ccbe111c5a]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” Taglist to be used for check-ins, discussions, events and announcements. ------------------------- we'll be compiling the latest taglist through a process outlined here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/SuggestionsandProblemSolving_383/TeaCakeCompilingautomatedtaglists_291762/] every time we make a post.
Accountability thead - November 2024
by Turtleonmyleftarm
Last post
 22 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone! Welcome to the safe space where @Phoenix22k @enigmaticOcean8813 @orangeSpruce9113  @ClaraRoseDreamer and @Sweetdisposition6571 and I share our journey together to overcome eating disorders.  Everyone is welcome to join and share their stories and thoughts. Sending positive vibes and lots of love
I’m not sure
by FieryLola
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Not sure if I have an earring disorder or not but it’s worrying me like *** and no body is helping me !
I don't eat
by andrewtan99
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I'm hungry but I don't want to eat. Even if I eat I feel disgusted after that.
Does anyone else feel this way?
by lovingBirch549
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more hey everyone. I have binge eating disorder. It’s mostly controlled but I can can triggered and often binge, especially in social situations and on takeaways. im always triggered about my looks and weight in a negative way, particularly when im talking to someone new or starting to date romantically? Does anyone else suffer from the thoughts of being too big for them to like me and not being enough? I’m asking as I have been to therapy and I’m working on it, as well as talking to friends and family, they just don’t understand. I hope someone else can relate.
I don't know, I'm just looking for advice.
by Selly0330
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi, I'm Selene, I'm 15 years old, honestly I don't know what's happening to me, I know I'm fat and I need to lose weight And I swear I've tried but I can't do it, I don't have the motivation, I don't have the desire to do it, I can't explain it. I'm already tired, I don't feel like continuing with this, I don't know what's happening to me, I don't know why I am like this or why I am like this, But I mainly look for advice on how to lose weight, not how to start, what to do, I have binges in a row and I can't stop 😓
New member + Support
by Nate715
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi, I'm Nate. 13 and all pronouns. I just joined this community today. I never thought I would end up talking about this, but here I am. I don't know for sure about any of this, and yes I will eventually get myself professionally diagnosed if symptoms continue occuring. I was a very skinny child until I was around 6 years old, when I reached six I was around <edit> lbs, its okay, no big deal, haha. <edit> I really hope I don't gain anymore weight its shameful knowing i'm either addicted to food or avoiding it. I'm a little physically chubby, i'm a very tall kid, 5'9, so the weight goes along my body just fine. Yes I know I am extremely overweight, my bare minimum weight I have to be is around <edit> lbs. bad parenting? no. I just ate a ton. It's hard for me to love my body sometimes, especially right now. every time i'd fight with my mom or sister I'd eat a lot or eat too little, especially eating a lot to the point where i'm uncomfortably full, i'd feel sick, and instead of vomiting i'd purposely eat tons of dairy and make myself use the bathroom. sometimes this would happen more then 2 times a day and this has been going on for two years, at one point I became insecure to eat at school (started last year) and I still don't eat at school. eating and not eating is literally killing me. I hate working out and when I do, it doesn't help. i learned to love my body and its not everyday I feel insecure, but there's definitely more days where I am then loving my body. I've taken multiple quizzes and the same answer shows up, "you might have an eating disorder" do I? do I really have an eating disorder? and if I do, how do I lose weight without doing my habits? My body is 80% covered in stretchmarks and I learned to embrace the ones on my arms, sides, and back of my knees, because I learned even "pretty" people have them. I want people to normalize back stretch marks, I want people normalizing them, and I want to start by normalizing that because I have them. my habits low-key seem like an eating disorder, no? I been questioning this for two years. Eating disorders run in my family unknowingly, and nobody has got it professionally diagnosed but I know for a fact my uncle doesn't eat. I don't think I seen this man eat within the last.. two weeks or so?  the times where it *looked* like i had an eating disorder, was the days I found myself eating once and sleeping a ton, and I had multiple phases like that. no use. i've done tons of research, its also useless. I give up..  So, Bulimia or anorexia or something else? or am I normal? (I don't think I am normal)
Binge eating
by lpau1
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hey…I’m 17 yo I have binge eating disorder and I'm currently going to therapy..but l feel like I'm just lying to myself that I'm feeling better ... i have no control over food and i feel like I'm nothing without food :/ i have 360 lbs and I can't stop. One day I will just die eating I don't know what to do anymore to stop this addiction I feel like I'm a liability And I'm so tired to hear just some sweet words..i need some real advices i just need someone to talk with
Eating in secret
by Oceanridinghorses2
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more After something horrible happened in our family, I started to hide food from everyone and binge eat all the time and I hate myself and I can't stop. I just feel so sad and alone. 
Hi do you know how I can find an Ed group chat?
by LolaThePineapple
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more ?
massive sigh
by eradicateflower
Last post
 November 12th
...See more i’m hungry rn but don’t wanna eat, i havent ate all day😔
Teens - Turning 18 this year?
by KristenHR
Last post
 November 12th
...See more Want support for moving from a teen to an adult this year here at 7 Cups?  We have a Transitioning Support Request form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfed4W09cnD4vPH09z7GRdrs64Jlu_qzavj6DHRF9oWGEFT5Q/viewform] for you to complete to make it easier. Want more information on the transition?  Read this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/agingup/AgingUpSupport_1766/TeenTransitionFAQs_337189/]. It answers a lot of questions that you may have.
I can't do this alone, I need help
by PeriwinklePeppermint
Last post
 November 11th
...See more I've been trying to deal with this alone for the past years, until I finally tried asking for help. I don't like talking online, but I'm only getting worse. I don't know that I have an ed, but something is going on. I tried talking with my therapist about it, but he said he isn't trained on eating disorders, and since I'm not losing weight he's not that concerned. I grew up fat, with a fat mother who projected her insecurities on me. 3 years ago I started a structured diet plan and in 1 year had reached my set goal, although I felt like it wasn't actually enough. But then instead of continuing, I stopped? Which could have been good, only then I started slowly gaining back the weight. Since before I can remember I tried to work out to lose weight (I have memories from kindergarten and preschool where I would skip playtime to workout). And then around 9 or 10 I started restricting, then later I started binging and eating secretively. And while I was on the diet program I wasn't doing any of that. Well, I did a few times, but I hadn't for a long time. And now it's all coming back, and I'm so tired of all this. I try to be mindful, but it only works for a little bit, when at all. I feel powerless and dumb for letting it get this far, and I don't want to admit that I'm out of control.

Eating Disorder Support

Welcome to Eating Disorder Support! We are welcoming you with open arms and hope to be part of your recovery journey. All are welcome to participate, whether you are a family member watching a loved one struggling or struggling yourself. 


What are the different forum topics for Eating Disorder Support?

Anorexia Nervosa Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Anorexia Nervosa. 

Binge Eating Disorder Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Binge Eating.

Bulimia Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Bulimia.

Discussions & Check-ins: A place for general discussions and regular community check-ins.

General Support: Need any other support that doesn’t fit within another topic? Post it here!

Family and Friends of Individuals with Eating Disorders: Watching a loved on struggle with an Eating Disorder? Discuss it here.

Introductions, Fun & Games: A place to introduce yourself and take part in a variety of fun, games and icebreakers.

Recovery & Moving On: Recovering from an Eating Disorder? Share your story here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


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Eating Disorder FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help! I still have a question! 

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you!


Community Guidelines

The following are some guidelines specific to the Eating Disorder Sub-Community that we request you to follow along with the general Forum Guidelines. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure a safe and supportive space for everyone, within this sub-community.

  • Refrain from mentioning specific weights or calorie counts to avoid triggering others.
  • Remember this is a support community - we should all be supportive of each other’s stories and struggles.
  • Everyone’s struggles are different; please avoid encouraging anyone to lose or gain weight.
  • Avoid overly graphic content and mark potentially sensitive posts with a ‘Trigger Warning’ at the top line of the post.
  • Pro-eating disorder content will not be tolerated.
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