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Eating disorders
Benefits of not restricting
BamburyFuriou3 · 22/12/2017 21:54
I've gradually increased how much I've been eating and today I've totally treated myself.
My nose doesn't feel cold
My toes are warm
I've lost that restless have to keep moving twitch
I don't have that empty feeling inside and have had more patience with my kids
I'm not having to wear tights AND thermals AND socks under my trousers. indoors.
I enjoyed socialising and making chit chat with an old friend.
It was nice.
And I'm trying not to have The Fear about putting weight on as I know I could do with putting a few pounds back on. I'm still under the weight I was when discharged after my last in patient stay. But it's hard.
manicinsomniac · 25/12/2017 23:53
Well done! This is awesome to read. I hope you managed to enjoy Christmas too.
justpoppy · 27/12/2017 07:58
That’s so good. It’s the cold that gets me the most. I sleep virtually fully clothed with two quilts and a hot water bottle. Hope you’ve had a great Christmas x
BamburyFuriou3 · 29/12/2017 19:01
Christmas was difficult if I'm honest. We were away so I couldn't eat my weird safe food combinations - so I didn't eat as much as I could have - but made the calories up with alcohol! 
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Its amazing how many calories are in a glass of mulled wine, and a couple of glasses of bucks fizz
So I didn't lose any, but didn't gain either.
But that horrible cold feeling is the pits, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
I hope you all had a good Christmas :)
manicinsomniac · 31/12/2017 01:19
Christmas was difficult if I'm honest. We were away so I couldn't eat my weird safe food combinations - so I didn't eat as much as I could have - but made the calories up with alcohol
Totally with you on that one! I'm nervous of alcohol but, other than that bit, I was the exact same. Trying to work out how many rice cakes = 1 roast potato makes my head spin!
justpoppy · 31/12/2017 15:55
Same here. I ate because I was around people and I basically had to. Felt totally out of control but I knew Boxing Day i’d be able to fast to make up for it so reconciled the food in my head with that. I’ve not long been out of hospital and haven’t drunk in like 3 months. I daren’t have even one glass of prosecco (a) because of the calories and (b) because I’m scared of not being able to stop. People know I’m on meds though so don’t give me a hard time about not drinking. Just nag me to eat!
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