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Anorexic recovery- Addiction

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Mopsybunny · 02/03/2024 20:46

Does it ever stop. And has anyone else transferred eating disorder addiction (when I say addiction. Desperation to win on the scales to make sure 30k per day are ran and not caring about relationships or if your lunch break is longer because you need to take extra time to run an extra Km) obsessive behaviour. Lunch break = running not eating. Lying is a daily thing, bathroom trips. Going to different gyms because your current one thinks you are doing too much. Making excuses not to meet at restaurants for dinner.
Eventually, getting over and dealing with the eating disorders (don’t think you get over it fully) You develop other serious addictions which are similarly threatening to your health. Identical traits in lying and needing an escape or needing to be in control. To protect yourself. Ironically it does the opposite- but it’s not a logical thing.
I would really like any thoughts or experiences? Or anything..

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FunnyFinch · 13/03/2024 19:31

you poor thing. This sounds very very difficult

well done for moving on from anorexia

what have you replaced it with though? and is this something you would consider getting professional support for?

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