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Anyone else struggling at the moment?

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WilseyWooWoo · 12/12/2023 10:42

Is anyone else struggling with their ED this time of year? How do others cope?
I was getting better but these last few weeks have gone completely off track. Barely eating and lying to others about how much I’ve eaten and I’m basically living on Coke Zero, I haven’t quite gone underweight yet but I’m close.
I’m completely terrified of putting on any weight, I hit my lowest weight goal and now feel like I need to reach a lower weight.
The thought of eating things makes me feel sick and I know if I eat them I’ll have to make myself sick.
All my family and friends know that I’ve lost a lot of weight but no one knows I have an ED so have no one to talk to about it.

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Runnerduck34 · 12/12/2023 11:12

I'm so sorry you are struggling. My DD had anorexia and Xmas was the worst time of year.
She has now fully recovered after having an eating plan ( 3 meals and 4 snacks a day but started off heavily full fat milk based) and rigidly sticking to it - with a hell of a lot of support from me.
It was very difficult but she is now well so there is always hope but you will need help and support, please phone the number PP posted and reach out to GP and friends/ family for support. The fact you are able recognise and acknowledge what is going on is a positive step. Please take care of yourself.
You deserve to eat and be healthy Flowers

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