Looking for friends in recovery from anorexia

looking to make friends recovery from anorexia

so we can support each other and be healthy

:0) Audrey

I've posted a lot of really great information and useful tips in this thread:

http://www.calorie-count.com/forums/post/8532 .html

And some resources regarding anorexia in this post:

http://www.calorie-count.com/forums/post/9165 .html

I do not know exactly who has recovered from anorexia on this site, but I am sure there are some. I know there are several people recovering from various eating disorders (or who have recovered).

I want to congratulate you on trying to get healthy. It is a first step toward a better life and I hope you will succeed. I wish you all the best.

Hey I'm not anorexic, but can understand where you're coming from. But we're all here to get healthy right? So if you'd ever like to talk, you can i.m. me, e-maill me, or comment in my journal, I'll add you to my friends list if you don't mind. Hope to hear from you soon, and if you ever have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Take care.

oh and ps. we almost have the same name lol, my name's Aubrey lol :D

take care

it's all about learning to let go and learn how to live life...
i find the best way is finding other things that are more important than what i eat and how i look.  like those i loves and what i love doing... but the control does get hard to give up.

I was never diagnosed, but i was eating like 250-300 cals for a while there.  I'm trying to eat more though.  I'm like constantly full now, lol.  I'm adding you.

Im recovered. Of course, Im bulimic. On my ana days, it was more purging from a binge than anything eles. Dose that count me in?

And hugs for you for rcovery! So proud of you!!!!

I'm here as well, a bit of both ED's <-- started as one, developed into the other, but I'm here if you want to talk. Still on a long road to recovery...no doctor, but not alone. I'm not saying doctors are bad, no no no, doctors are GOOD, but my friends are my healers. Good for you for taking the first step towards recovery, it's the biggest one. The rest are just baby steps, easy little small steps to take, you've got it! *hugz* Recovery is both body, mind and soul, hope it heals all. Good luck!

oh thank you ev3ryone for your support! i will add you to my friends list! i am not on the site often but i am working in it! so glad to meet all of you and find friends! 

HUGZ!

:0) Audrey

Audrey, I am glad to here that you are working on getting better. This is a journey to a healthier lifestyle and there might be a few bumps along the way, the important thing is to try to keep going foward.

Hey hun...Im recovered and recovered again.  Self-image can be a horrible thing.  Had difficulty as a teenager.  The minute it started to head towards the feeling of needing to purge from only a few bites I realized that I needed help.  A supportive mom and boyfriend (back in the day) helped to guide me into health.  They kept track of what I ate, and as long as I was honest then they were able to help me recover.  One day at a time, a few bites at a time, slowly.  Had two relapses but recognized the problem faster and got back on track.

My self imaged changed and I became healthy for a few years.  Apparently I have a tendency towards these things because years later (and a few pregnancies) I was happily married and I had the exact opposite problem.  I could not let a calorie get away from me.  I was eating complete garbage (such as McDonalds), potato chips, candy, tons of carbs.  In my head I switched from undereating to overeating.  Same thing...the minute I felt as if I needed to purge from binge eating I realized...time to get help.

Now I am learning to pay attention to the things that set off my eating and eating a healthy amount of calories for my body size.  My goals are nutrition, health and proper exercise.   I cannot obsess about food.  I need to make healthy food choices.  I need to do what is right for me.  If a situation is stressful then I need to take myself out of it for awhile.  A good support system is one of the best things you can have in your life.  Take care hun...good for you!!!!!  Positive steps!  Big Positive Steps!!!

I'm currently moving towards recovery.  I originally found this site while looking for a way to log my calorie intake and exercising, and though it works great for that, it also has wonderful forums.  After reading about all these amazing people eating healthily and enjoying life, I realized how much anorexia was depriving me from a life I could have.

I'm trying to eat healthy amounts mixed with appropriate amounts of exercise.  I'm not too strong right now, at 5'3" and under 85 pounds.  I really need support, and this seems like a great community.  It's great to know that there are others out there like me trying to become healthier!

I'm recovered. It was a while ago (about 7 years) but it's something that threatens to catch up with me when I get overly concerned about my weight or how I look, or even when I'm stressed for non-weight related reasons. I still have a tendency to take out that stress on my body. It's something I have to be concious of doing, and avoid it. My family and friends are aware, and help me. I'm quite healthy now, 5'4" and 118 lbs. Anyone, feel free to add me to your friends list; I'll return the favor.

nevermind.

Hello!!!  I'd love to lend my support and an ear if you'd like!!  I was never diagnosed, but at my lowest point I was trying to eat 300 calories a day and I got down to 107 lbs.  I think I'm almost completely recovered and you can do it!!!  If you ever want to talk, let me know.

Hi audrey.. would love to talk!:) write back

Hi !! I would love to lend my support and be supported in trying to stay healthy.  At my lowest I was taking in 200 cals a day and throwing up at least once... I'm beating it slowly, but surely..my goal is to eat without fear of all of a sudden putting on 40 pounds.. it's hard to convince myself that i doesn't happen like that.  Anyways.. drop me a line!!

Like most of the other replies, I am still in recovery.  I have been both ana and bulemic for almost 18 years.  I have had times when I was doing great and times when I relapsed.  I still struggle daily, but I am as close to well as I have been in a long time.  Part has been due to wonderful friends and a great therapist and part has been due to the support here on CC.  Please feel free to add me to your friend list!

Jen

wow... so many of us. i guess i'm recovered..at 5'2'' and 112 lbs. but then again the control and obsession is still kicking around in my head.. in fact i'm on this site for all the same reasons right... i want to lose weight.. i want to do it properly and ... well i'm still obsessed-obviously. It is so sad isnt it... that we are all plagued by these illnesses.. western culture is so self-defacing... ana models everwhere... grrrrr.. anyway i hope we can all help each other out. I cant get over what some of you consider "recovered" - 5'4'' -118 .. does that not seem very low to anyone else?!??!  i guess it's this horrible comparing and jealousy i get when seeing anyone thinner than me.. its horrible what this dissorder has done to me. i wish you all the best of luck! STAY STRONG! i will try to be in my best behaviour!

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