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Eating disorder after miscarriage - anyone?

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Naby · 02/01/2022 23:00

I realise this is quite a niche topic, for want of a better word. However, I am hoping someone might be able to empathise or advise me.

I had a MC over Christmas. We'd seen the heartbeat twice and I thought everything was going to be okay. When the sonographer asked me if I was sure about my dates and then I saw the flatline on the monitor my heart just broke.

Since then I've been unable to eat properly. I used to have some issues with food and losing weight when I was younger, however, I thought I'd overcome that.

Now I'm obsessed with the scales again. The less I eat the more in control I feel and I can see myself heading down an old, dangerous path. But, for some reason, can't seem to stop.

I feel like I need to punish myself or exercise some control over my body. I can see this from an outside perspective and I know it's not rational or healthy, but I can't help myself.

OP posts:
Naby · 03/01/2022 18:47

Hopeful bump.

OP posts:
Rustnot · 04/01/2022 20:56

I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I have no experience of that, but I can relate to the ED. I know it's far easier said than done, but I think regular eating will be key for you. 3 meals and 3 snacks is what's recommended. If you can structure your eating, it will really help . I would also try and make a GP appointment. I'm sorry I don't have anything more useful to add Flowers

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