I think since that "first time", I've had about 3-4 relapses. Three of them occurred when I was a minor and from the two that I remember, they weren't properly handles by my family and caused me a lot of trauma. The only professional that knows about my ED history is my therapist. She's very understanding and hasn't forced me against my will on anything. I still have a fear with weighing 100 pounds or more. The last I checked, I was very much underweight. I don't count calories but my metabolism seems to be so quick that I can barely gain anything! Deep down, I think that I still take pride in this.
I'm very sorry to hear about your struggles, and I hope that someday you find the help that you need, the power to heal as well as you can. I'm especially sorry for the way your family handled it. When my family finally found out I had an anorexia, they were so loving and open and receptive. No negative backlash followed: they were only concerned for my health, and saddened that I couldn't see beyond numbers. In fact, it turns out my mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, all had eating disorders, and so they all could relate and help me through their experiences. I couldn't imagine going through that without their support. You are very strong and brave to be able to go one without such support, and for that I commend you. I hope (and know) you have the strength to continue to fight your demons. Some fears are hard to vanquish. I still can't with some of my own. But you can keep them at bay. And, remember, take pride in being healthy, not in thinness. Being healthy is something to be proud of. Getting through this is something to be proud of. You are more than a number, a value. Humans are not made of binary code.
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I think since that "first time", I've had about 3-4 relapses. Three of them occurred when I was a minor and from the two that I remember, they weren't properly handles by my family and caused me a lot of trauma. The only professional that knows about my ED history is my therapist. She's very understanding and hasn't forced me against my will on anything. I still have a fear with weighing 100 pounds or more. The last I checked, I was very much underweight. I don't count calories but my metabolism seems to be so quick that I can barely gain anything! Deep down, I think that I still take pride in this.
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I'm very sorry to hear about your struggles, and I hope that someday you find the help that you need, the power to heal as well as you can. I'm especially sorry for the way your family handled it. When my family finally found out I had an anorexia, they were so loving and open and receptive. No negative backlash followed: they were only concerned for my health, and saddened that I couldn't see beyond numbers. In fact, it turns out my mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, all had eating disorders, and so they all could relate and help me through their experiences. I couldn't imagine going through that without their support. You are very strong and brave to be able to go one without such support, and for that I commend you. I hope (and know) you have the strength to continue to fight your demons. Some fears are hard to vanquish. I still can't with some of my own. But you can keep them at bay. And, remember, take pride in being healthy, not in thinness. Being healthy is something to be proud of. Getting through this is something to be proud of. You are more than a number, a value. Humans are not made of binary code.
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Thank you.