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Self-Care Challenge
by KristenHR
Last post
 September 19th
...See more Self-care is a necessary part of recovery, though it has many, many ways to being done.  A lot of times people think that self-care needs to have time set aside that we spend an hour or a day just to do self-care.  I'm here today to challenge you to do self-care this week and to challenge your thinking on what self-care is! Self-care is a conscious act people take to promote their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health. It can be something that is done in as short as 5 - 10 minutes or as long as a week.  It can be something done regularly or something done randomly.  It can be an old faithful activity, or something that you've never tried before. Let's discuss self-care for a bit. When you think about self-care in recovery, what comes to mind for you? What kinds of things do you do for your self-care that you find helps and works for you that others might find helpful, and how much time do you spend doing it? How did you decide which things to do for your self-care?  Did anyone help you get started? What is one thing this week that you could do for you that would be beneficial to your recovery that is taking care of you, and just being kind to you in the form of self-care? Please join me in discussing this and let's share how we utilize self-care in our recovery from eating disorders and other life challenges. Kristen
Introducing... Eating Disorder Care Package
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 5th
...See more We are excited to announce a new initiative: Small Steps and Support Care Package for individuals on their journey to recovery from eating disorders. This care package is filled with handpicked information and resources aimed at promoting self-care, mindfulness, and encouragement. They're not a replacement for professional treatment, but a small token of support to let someone know they're not alone and their journey is recognized.  What's included? * Coping Skills  * Relapse Prevention Plan * Steps to take care of yourself * Various resources and links You can view/ download the Eating Disorder Care Package here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MnhQnwjxpFnJ3aiK0j9d5OAE1eK7epEX/view?usp=drive_link] Feel free to bookmark, or share it with anyone who might need it. Your care and support would make a difference in someone's recovery journey!  @heather225 @KristenHR @dancat1128
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.
ednos?
by sofiacarsonfan27
Last post
 32 minutes ago
...See more ive had a long history with ed, about 2 years ago i started starving myself even though i was very underweight, told my parents and they put me in therapy (i then got diagnosed with anorexia) but i hated it so so much to the point where i nearly ended my life. i convinced them that it had gone away, and it honestly had for a bit so they let me stop about a year ago. but lately ive been having the same kind of thoughts but now its not as much that i want to starve myself i just feel a) very uncomfortable talking about food b) dont want to be around it c) get very overwhelmed and anxious when i see a lot of it (aka at my school canteen) d) self conscious eating in front of people e) i do skip some meals but not as much as i used to. i can’t tell my parents it has come back or the will just put me back in therapy which i literally can’t do. i dont think i have anorexia anymore but i might have a different ed. does anyone know what it could be? thanks :)
Accountability thread 9/23 - 9/29
by Turtleonmyleftarm
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone, Welcome to the safe space where @Phoenix22k @enigmaticOcean8813 @orangeSpruce9113  @ClaraRoseDreamer 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
How can I learn to eat normally?
by ClaraRoseDreamer
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more I am so tired of using eating as a coping mechanism. For the past 6-8 years I have swung from periods where I have heavily restricted and lost a lot of weight to periods where I binge eat. I am currently finding myself tending to binge and I feel so guilty and ashamed by it. This has been going on for so long that I now don't know how to eat normally and what that might look like. I've been to the doctor once during a restrictive period and I was just told that I was underweight and need to drink whole milk 🤣 Useful... Has anyone recovered and have any tips? Thank you so much for any advice you can give.I feel so lost with it all and want to change. I just can't seem to find a balance between restricting and binging.  
food aversion
by sofiacarsonfan27
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more (let’s make a codename for ‘food’ just for this because i don’t like saying it so food = turtles) does anyone else have food aversion? it seems to be really overlooked. it’s where people don’t like talking about turtles (it took a lot for me to send this) or seeing people with it or being in the same room as turtles. it makes us feel anxious and very uncomfortable and we might avoid eating turtles, feel upset seeing others eat or not want to be around turtles at all and it's not necessarily about body image, but more about the discomfort turtles cause. trying to spread awareness as it is generally overlooked because it’s not the most common ed!! 💜
Hello
by problematiclife27
Last post
 17 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone.... I too was feeling that I was having an eating disorder.... I used to eat more and more at once.... Otherwise I will past I don't know why I feel like not to eat suddenly.... I'm 16 yrs now I lost my weight
Teen discussion: coping with eating disorder
by Hopeprovider6771
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hello everyone 👋! Hope this message finds you well . I’m here with some exciting news , I’m hosting a teen discussion on Sunday 3pm eastern for anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Let's come together to share our experiences and find support. Tomorrow’s topic will be as following : what have you been doing to try coping with eating disorder ?  We'll discuss the personal struggles we've faced, the strategies that have helped us, and the hope we've found. Remember whether you're just starting your recovery or have been in it for a while, your story matters. Hoping to see you all there ! If you do have any questions in mind please feel free to reach me out !   9.22.24 ------------------------- ⚠️for teens only ⚠️ -------------------------
i think i have an eating disorder?
by notharinn
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more so ever since high school started i’ve been really conscious about what i eat. i used to like flush food down the toilet, trash most of it away and im still really scared of sugar. at some point i had been undereating so much that i almost fainted when i was talking with my parents. so that’s when i started my recovery.  but recently i lost my period and my doc told me to eat more. so since then ive binged so much. ever since i started my recovery, i’ve been loosing control over food. like i get these urges to eat a lottt of food and i feel so guilty after that. i stuff myself until im like uncomfortably full. before it used to happened like once in two months or something but now its been happening more regularly. does this mean im developing another eating disorder? is binge eating normal during anorexia recovery?? 
Accountability thread 9/16 - 9/22
by Turtleonmyleftarm
Last post
 Monday
...See more Hi everyone, Welcome to the safe space where @Phoenix22k @enigmaticOcean8813 @orangeSpruce9113 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
anorexia
by liam91404
Last post
 Saturday
...See more plz help i want to starve myself
Self-Care Challenge
by KristenHR
Last post
 September 19th
...See more Self-care is a necessary part of recovery, though it has many, many ways to being done.  A lot of times people think that self-care needs to have time set aside that we spend an hour or a day just to do self-care.  I'm here today to challenge you to do self-care this week and to challenge your thinking on what self-care is! Self-care is a conscious act people take to promote their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health. It can be something that is done in as short as 5 - 10 minutes or as long as a week.  It can be something done regularly or something done randomly.  It can be an old faithful activity, or something that you've never tried before. Let's discuss self-care for a bit. When you think about self-care in recovery, what comes to mind for you? What kinds of things do you do for your self-care that you find helps and works for you that others might find helpful, and how much time do you spend doing it? How did you decide which things to do for your self-care?  Did anyone help you get started? What is one thing this week that you could do for you that would be beneficial to your recovery that is taking care of you, and just being kind to you in the form of self-care? Please join me in discussing this and let's share how we utilize self-care in our recovery from eating disorders and other life challenges. Kristen
February 2022 Events - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week!
by rrretsuko
Last post
 September 19th
...See more hi, everyone ! <3 i hope you're all doing well :) starting today, february 21, this year's national eating disorders week has begun ! national eating disorders awareness week helps encourage people to engage in advocacy and raise awareness of eating disorders in their communities ! whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, pica, osfed (other specified), etc., you are completely valid and you absolutely can achieve a successful recovery <3 anyone-- no matter their age, gender, weight, body type, etc. can struggle with an eating disorder (even if it's behind closed doors). it's extremely important that we take the time to raise awareness and educate others on the truth about eating disorders ! they can be so destructive for some, and that is why i am so happy we have this lovely community to help make things at least a little bit better for those with eating disorders :) as someone who has been diagnosed with an eating disorder (anorexia nervosa), recovery can take quite some time <3 but that's okay and it's important to remember that it differs for everyone :) one other vital thing to note is that relapsing is normal-- the road to recovery is not easy at all, and we can slip up along the way. don't let that discourage you ! recovery can be achieved and obstacles can be overcome, even if it does take time here are some things you can try to remind yourself of along your journey : ❤️ you are beautiful ❤️ you are valid ❤️ you are doing a great job ❤️ you are worthy of love, self-care and care from others, support, and help ❤️ you can get through this ❤️ and, you have a whole community behind you :) <3 how is your journey to recovery going ? feel free to share what challenges have you may have encountered and if you have managed to overcome those challenges <3 or, even one thing you have learned along the way ? <3 we would love to hear from you !
Welcoming new members
by Hopeprovider6771
Last post
 September 17th
...See more Welcome to our Eating Disorders Community. I'm so glad you joined.  Please feel free to make yourself at home and join in on threads that you can relate to or start one that shares what you need support for or have questions about. Let us help to support you with recovery and hope. Here are some links that might be helpful for you here at 7 Cups. Eating Disorder Self-Help Guide [https://www.7cups.com/eating-disorder-help/] Roll Call - Who's Here - Who Needs Support? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/DiscussionsCheckins_1336/RollCallWhosHereWhoNeedsSupport_309388/] This is a thread to introduce yourself and help us to get to know you a little and to help us know how to better support you. Eating Disorder Support Automated Tag List. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/DiscussionsCheckins_1336/EatingDisorderSupportAutomatedTaglistNew_281025/] This thread is where you add or remove yourself from the tag list to be notified of check-in threads, announcements for this subcommunity and other important things. Resources for the Eating Disorder Community  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/]This link provides several links of information. Guidelines specific to the Eating Disorder Community.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/]This link provides specific guidelines just for the Eating Disorder Community that can be highly triggering. Our Community Guidelines * 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. Welcome to each of you below! It's great to have you here in the Eating Disorder Community at 7 Cups! @judithCherronesos @dancinganimallover @Nclueless @cyanEyes7434 @psychoticlov3r @sincereAcres @selenaflores101 @politeTree1448 @ChristianneE @JOS9211 @okolokok @emotionalBlueberry9 @secretPal4083 @butitssopretty @ForeverForest027

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.


Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our tag list to be notified whenever there is a new discussion or update within the community!


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.
Read the 7 Cups Guidelines
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