What is an Eating Disorder?

Food can become more than just food for some people. It can take over thoughts and feelings but with EBT a healthy relationship with food is possible.

#eatingdisorder #bulimia #mentalhealth

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[Desperate_ID]

*I felt empty so I ate*
*I felt guilty so I get rid of it*
This hit hard

[SophieGirl]

I lost a friend to anorexia 4 years ago, I was only young when it all started. I noticed she stopped coming to school but at the time I never knew why. Honestly I only found out what truly happened about a month ago, and to this day it still hurts losing her like that

[mj-f]

1:00 Anorexia Nervosa
1:50 binge eating
2:20 bulimia

[jaysrt]

I used to binge eat when I got depressed over some stuff that happened. Gained 70 pounds, felt disgusted and was ashamed of myself. A year later I lost all that weight and now I eat once a day or twice a day, but small portions. On Fridays I’ll eat whatever I want and how ever much.

[bigmomjoe]

I’m just so confused with my eating disorders, i want to starve myself because it’s so addicting, and i love that starving sound, it makes me feel like i’m doing it right, which i am not, and i know i’m not but i can’t stop myself. Then, when i lose like 20 pounds in a few weeks, i start to binge eat again and i can’t stop, i just want to fill my stomach till the top and i hate it i feel disgusting. I’m 157 pounds and i feel like shit, if i’m not skinny enough then i’m not enough and not pretty, like i really despise the look of my body, it’s disgusting. I hate mirrors and showers because i see everything i don’t want to look at. I’ve been having this problem growing up within the age of 6-7.. I don’t know how to get help because i’m scared.. i’ll also blame it on all of my other mental illnesses

[ElleMcLemore]

anyone who is here: you are not alone- we need you and your loved ones safe and healthy and happy!

[webby]

My friend had anorexia, but she didn’t know she was doing it. It was when she was younger, and she was expelling more energy than she took in. Her family was poor, so they didn’t have much food. She was a runner, so when she didn’t eat much, her body let out more energy than it took in, a lot more.

[gauravsaini]

am here after "never have i ever" S2

[ajarnangus]

Nicely done, clear, informative and not too scary. Perfect for my Year 6 students. Thanks.

[HiHi-lxwi]

i feel guilty just for eating and sometimes people will say " your so skinny do you even eat?"

[iamsomeone]

I had anorexia nervosa and it this is so true

[imaginecookies]

Basically I am a little overweight so I’m just starving myself a little bit I don’t think it’s a eating disorder though if I’m being honest 🤷🏻‍♂️

[mutchlouis]

Food can sometimes become food for thought.

[suphomiee]

I think I have bulimia nervosa, I don’t wanna self diagnose but I have alot of signs of it :/
I’m only 12

[simplystarz.]

I’m struggling with anorexia right now too, my kidneys are failing and recovery is making me feel so guilty, I’m so tired of fighting

[madsjade]

I never been to the doctor but I’ve always wanted to cause I relate a lot to the last one

[anupriyachaudhary]

In my case, i eat everything ( a lot ) or I eat nothing .I feel relief in both things . Idk what's this, can u guys help me ? I'll be grateful to you ❤️

[systematic]

just remember, you can grow tall if you eat, you can't grow to your maximum height if you don't get enough nutrients. You can lose the weight later life, but you can't grow taller

[hopperpopper]

I have signs of binge eating I can't stop eating at all and it makes me feel disgusting I could eat 2 bowls of soup but still be hungry 😕

[Lillyscharmxo]

I really think i have an eating disorder ive been trying not to eat recently and i just want to lose weight i feel like everyone around me calls me fat and i dont like going out in public that much anymore i feel like my whole life changed and i feel like i need to stop eating so much even my mom and dad tells me that im gaining weight and i know that but it just hurts me so much i wish i was actually loved for once and have real friends because everyone around me is fake and i hate that .