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Eating Disorder Support Automated Taglist - New
by theriverissinging
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 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.
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Lonelyness
by discreetPomegranate1970
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Dose anyone else feel lonely with they eating disorder especially when u have noone to talk about it or u think noone will understand it...the only thing u can do is breakdown
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I think i might have anorexia
by secretHouse8855
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I think i might have anorexia, I'm not eating a healthy amount, i don't know what is causing me to eat less, but i think it might be how i look, sometimes i feel like i look in the mirror and then i just want to eat less, today has been a little better for my eating, but i feel like it's getting worse, sometimes i just eat 1 or 2 bowls of something, i want to get better, but there's also something in me that wants to keep eating like this, and even when i do eat healthy, the feeling of not wanting to eat is still there, does anyone have any ideas or tips that could make that feeling go away?
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constant thoughts
by Vanessa2005
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Sometimes I wonder how it's like to have a brain that dosen't think about food Constaintly.
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Struggling with bulimia
by Crankymom
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Struggling with bulimia, after a long time I've finally admitted to it. It's been really difficult dealing with self hatred. It's also very hard because the truth of the matter is, I am overweight and do need to loose weight because it's effecting my health. But Im struggling with doing it in any form of healthy way. I keep going back and purging because I hate myself and I hate my body. I don't know what to do.
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ED support inspiration for the holidays
by Kait
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Holidays can bring on all kinds of thoughts,  anxieties, and shame. One way to manage these is by redirecting or even challenging these thoughts when they come up. It’s definitely easier said than done, but might be worth a try. Have you ever been able to redirect or challenge your body-shaming thoughts? 
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Emotional lack of eating
by reliableCamp9106
Last post
 Thursday
...See more When I was in school I was badly bullied, I used to binge eat food a lot as a way to control my feelings. However in the last year I've had a real complex about my weight and put myself on a very strict diet. Ever since I did that and lost the weight I wanted, I've found that when I'm upset and mentally hurting I tend to starve myself and not eat. I honestly don't know how I've developed this habit, but would really like some advice on how to get out of it. If I'm sad and try to eat it just makes me feel nauseous
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I think I might have an eating problem.
by maleiaiaia
Last post
 Thursday
...See more In the past few years of my life, I've struggled with a few eating problems but I'm not completely sure if these habits are related to anorexia or not. My problem is I either eat too much or too little. I've been struggling with weight loss for a little less than half of my life, due to insecurities and bullying. It's been my dream and need to be skinny. I workout a lot but it upsets me that I don't see a big difference. And along with this, I tend to binge eat a lot, like I can't control how much I eat. No matter how much I try to limit myself I can't. And if I'm not binge eating like crazy, I'm barely eating or not at all. Along with trying to lose weight to get my dream body, I can tend to starve myself to help the weight loss process, but then I eat again and it drives me crazy, and makes me feel hopeless about my body. No matter how much people tell me, I can't love my body and my eating problems are big factors of this. I can't control how much I eat, and I don't know how to. As of now I am trying to eat less along with working out a lot to lose weight, but then I eat again and feel the need to exercise more. I don't know how to control my unhealthy eating habits or to lose weight, and I desperately want and need to. 
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i need advice
by resourcefulJar6237
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more I have been trying to find out if I have anorexia. I struggle really badly with eating because I'm terrified of gaining weight so I restrict myself. I have a therapist but I feel extremely insecure talking about it or asking questions because what if me and everyone else were wrong and it's just a bad fear of food? Any advice?
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BED
by affectionateWater161
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more I was severely underweight because of family issues. Later on I’ve gained weight by binge eating. I gained the normal weight and my BMI was normal. Still I kept eating continuously and now I’m overweight. All the things I try usually work for a max of 15 days then I quit. I used to love going to the gym but now because of work I can’t. Please give me some suggestions 
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Not eating
by EmilyDeyes
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more When I get sad I either eat too much, or nothing at all. I feel like I dont deserve to eat, I feel Ike I'm failing. I know I need to eat something but of I do I'm just going to feel disgusting and get sick. I just don't see a point in fighting it anymore, it wins I don't need food. I give up
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Helpless
by discreetPomegranate1970
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more Do yall know that feeling when something is not good for you but it helps you in ways you never thought it could, thats what an eating disorder feels like,it slowly kills you but also makes you loose weight, and you dont loose weight in a healthy way but your still loosing it.
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Accountability thead - November 2024
by Turtleonmyleftarm
Last post
 Monday
...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

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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