Anorexia. Need to stop low carbing.

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I started low carbing after seeing how much it helped my MIL, who has T2D (which I don't).

A few months in and I've found the process of cutting out all the necessary of food (bread, white pasta, chocolate biccies) has begun to trigger the kind of the thoughts associated with the anorexia I had from age 15-30 (I had it quite badly - I was in hospital, and have been left with lasting medical issues). After an argument with DH l(about following a minor medical procedure I found very painful and stressful) I went through a week of being terrified to eat anything with any carbs at all - I ate nothing but spinach, raspberries, eggs and chicken.

Yesterday I weighed myself and found that my BMI is now 16.8 - it's usually about 19 - 19.5. And my head keeps telling me that I need to eat less, and to lose lose lose my weight. So I guess that, as much as low carb is a brilliant WOE for many people - I need to stop doing it before I get ill again.

So just now I forced myself to eat some toast. I'm sorry if this sounds utterly daft or mad to ask - but what will happen now? Will I gain the weight again too quickly? Will I end up heavier than before?

TIA

We'll done op for realising and addressing it. Have you spoken to your dh about it? I would try and get a booster counselling session or something.

How is your medical condition now? Is it still stressing you out?

Can't believe posters are having a go at poster who is clearly asking for help on a potentially dangerous situation

I think the point is that a low carb diet doesn't mean it is a weight loss diet. It is ahealthyand wholesome way to eat that helps your health. You don't need to use it as a weight loss option. Just eat more food that is low in carbs.