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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.
Hey I’m new and my names selena
by Selenaflores101
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more I have a problem with eating and I dont know why but I want to get the help I need to stop this problem. 
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 ⚠️ -------------------------
Accountability thread 9/2 - 9/8
by Turtleonmyleftarm
Last post
 September 12th
...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
Ed
by hannakimm
Last post
 September 6th
...See more Hello, i just wanna know how to control binging. Well im not actually a binge eater but rather in-between of binging and not eating. I already searched enough about this matter but i just wanna hear ppl out. I always limit myself but always ending up binging. 
Accountability thread 8/26 - 9/1
by Turtleonmyleftarm
Last post
 September 6th
...See more Hi everyone, Welcome to the safe space where @Phoenix22k @enigmaticOcean8813 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
Trust Yourself
by KristenHR
Last post
 August 17th
...See more How are you trusting yourself today?
Diet/Nutrition Accountability Thread (8/5-8/11)
by Turtleonmyleftarm
Last post
 August 13th
...See more Hi everyone,  For the past couple of weeks, Phoenix22k, enigmaticOcean8813, and I have been messaging each other in this community to support one another and share our daily progress (or doubts). Unfortunately, after two weeks of continuous replies, we realized it was becoming a bit challenging to keep track of all the responses and posts. When replying to a specific post, the response appears directly underneath, while replying to the main topic (accountability) pushes responses to the bottom. Although this system makes sense, after many replies, especially when using the 7Cups app instead of the desktop version, it was becoming difficult to follow all the responses. There was a real risk of missing something important and not providing each other with the right support and responses. Therefore, we've decided to create a new post for each week. By doing this, and seeing new accountability posts regularly, we also hope that others might see them and want to join our support group. I imagine the previous post, with so many replies just among us, might seem intimidating and not leave much room for new contributions. All this long (and boring) introduction is to say... Welcome to the new accountability thread for week 32/2024, from Monday, August 5th to Sunday, August 11th. @Phoenix22k  @enigmaticOcean8813
It's happening again
by sunnyangel3333
Last post
 August 12th
...See more Is it silly that needing to study EDs for an exam is making me feel awful  i recently, due to intense happenings in my life, have started struggling with EDs again - and then other stuff regarding eating too. I didn't eat for a few days on end for at least a few weeks, and then started eating so much i got sick. i still had not recovered from the issues i had from back in 2020 and before, being very skinny because of it all. in between i had insecurities abt my weight, but now trauma and heartbreak have triggered it again, now i keep flip flopping between either eating nothing or eating till i'm sick, and i'm even thinner than i was before  now i need to study EDs for an exam tomorrow and feel like garbage- 
effects
by berrysbs08
Last post
 August 5th
...See more i heard from other ppl that having an ed would disrupt your focus on anything and i honestly didnt believe them at first but now that school resumes, im having a hard time focusing on some of my classes and the voices are soo loud (internally) i cant even figure out which one is for me and which one should i listen to i hope you guys have a great day ahead <\33
Diet/Nutrition Accountability Thread (7/29-8/4)
by Phoenix22k
Last post
 August 5th
...See more  July 22nd . Hi everyone,  Welcome to the new accountability thread for week 31/2024, from Monday, July 29nd to Sunday, August 4th For the past couple of weeks, Phoenix22k, enigmaticOcean8813, Turtleonmyleftarm have been messaging each other in this community to support one another and share our daily progress (or doubts).  We've decided to create a new post for each week. By doing this, and seeing new accountability posts regularly, we also hope that others might see them and want to join our support group!! We have found this very helpful to at least let out our thoughts, concerns, goals, and just find kind words of support.  @enigmaticOcean8813 @Turtleonmyleftarm
trying my best to recover thread (1)
by berrysbs08
Last post
 August 4th
...See more 07/30 hi, everyone ! im somewhat new here and i saw some ppl do this kinds of thread so might as well do it too to keep myself on track and share my experiences with you all <3 day 1 today is my day 1 of trying to recover and minimize the voices of bed and ana. i made it official by deleting my fasting tracker app on my phone which has been there for almost three months. i binged yesterday and felt so bad right after but beyond that, i felt exhausted. im so tired of being stuck in the cycle of fasting then binging. today, i decided to finally take the first step to recovery on my own bc i have just gotten back to school and i cannot handle how unbelievably loud the voices are inside my head while in school. early in the morning, i ate a bowl of breakfast which is just enough for me. i try to take my head off the “i’ll fast tomorrow so might as well eat a lot today” mindset bc that would only lead me to binging and so far, i think i am doing good. i haven’t eaten anything after that so that would make it 13 hrs without having any food intake. i commuted today and considering how there are a lot of food stalls/shops around me, i was pretty tempted. i sometimes find myself thinking about the donut store which sells cheap donuts. it was a tiring day today. i was literally exasperated and my ed voice told me that i should get some food to feel a little less tired but honestly, all i needed was rest. so that’s what i did which makes me so proud :) i passed by the donut shop, headed my way home and then took a nap. im trying not to restrict myself but im also trying not to trigger it by making impulsive decisions. i think that’s all for now i hope i can keep this up for five days (at least) and after that i can go longer 🙏 p.s. you can reply to this thread if you want to ! i want to hear your thoughts as well
i just need to let this out
by berrysbs08
Last post
 August 2nd
...See more 07/30 i was in a restroom yesterday at school. i sat and thought about the bread i ate for lunch. my first meal of the day. i thought i shouldn’t have eaten that bc now i feel like i can eat anything that’s in my way. then, i thought i Should eat bc food is fuel. and it hits me that whether i didn’t eat that bread or not, i would still feel miserable abt myself and my body. i didnt really have a choice but i tried my best not to cry at school and not let this affect my studies but it’s soo hard. i thought it would be easy that i would get over it once summer is done but here i am, the second day of school and cannot function well bc of all of this i just want to stop hearing the voices i was so filled with love and positivity in the past esp to myself and now im having a hard time not to look at the mirror and think too much about how visible i want my collarbones to be i check them from time to time including my shoulders. i thought that once im skinny enough, i would be happier but i dont really know tbh i just want to feel peaceful for a second

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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