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Emma - Lee
Posts: 3386
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Natasha240 wrote:
I think I may have some sort of unidentified eating disorder, don't laugh. It's embarrassing to even talk about, because it's so stupid and weird. Just thought I'd ask if any of you knowledgeable folks have any ideas. Also, if I did need to see a doctor about it, I don't know what kind of doctor to see, honestly.
I will literally starve myself. I hate eating. But the thing is, it's not because of body image issues, or anything like that. I'm not afraid of eating because of getting fat. I don't purge. I don't exercise excessively (barely any, anymore tbh).
It's almost like I can't be bothered, to the point of extremes. I eat maybe once a day, and it's at the very late end of the night, when I'm so hungry I know I won't be able to sleep without something on my stomach. I've only eaten about 1000 cals in 3 days now if I had to guess. I have had a heachache for 3 days. The dumb thing is, even when I'm so hungry I feel sick, I still can't bother.
It sounds dumb, I know, but it's kind of like I can't think of what to eat, so I just don't. It's like it's all just too much of a pain in the ass, so I just forgo. I can't figure out what my problem is, and I can't seem to force myself to just cram something down. This has been going on for a while now, and I know it's not healthy. I just don't understand it, or how to not do it.
Has anyone heard of anything like this, or have any ideas? Some people just don't have a good relationship with food, and have to force themselves to eat, I have this problem too. My psychiatrist told me it's fairly common, just like larger people love to eat, some people just see it as a chore and don't enjoy it. You just have to try to eat little and often.
Sometimes my problems with eating are caused by anxiety, and I physically can't swallow, sometimes not even liquids, at the point of my worst anxiety I only weighed just over 5 and a half stone!!! It's important aswell to eat healthily, you just have to accept that you aren't one of those people who enjoys eating, and just get on with it, the same way as if you have to get up early and you can't be bothered, but you do it anyway, because you have to.
Always keep a big variety of food aswell, that way you're more likely to find something that might interest you and you will eat.
Hope that helps x
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Emma - O wrote:
Always keep a big variety of food aswell, that way you're more likely to find something that might interest you and you will eat. that's sounds like a good idea in general too... 
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Andy Durazo
Posts: 24474
Los Angeles, California, US
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E P O N A
Posts: 13765
Copiague, New York, US
Natasha, you should try a drink called Orgain. They are a bit on the expensive side, but worth the money. www.drinkorgain.com I sound like a commercial!  But really, those things are delicious and nutrient dense.
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E P O N A
Posts: 13765
Copiague, New York, US
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
If he's still there, I'm going to check him out this afternoon. and then there is this guy, I hope he makes it to the adoption floor today so then i can check him out too. "comparison shop" as it were http://www.wihumane.org/animals/animals … ?id=477093 my landlord is cool with it too. Just wants to meet him first since the dog is sorta big (70lbs) dogs complete something in me. makes me happier, gets me out of the house...my depression gets sooo much better with an animal in the house oh and coffee this morning-mocha caramel...say it with me-mmmmm
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E P O N A
Posts: 13765
Copiague, New York, US
Faith EnFire wrote:
If he's still there, I'm going to check him out this afternoon.
and then there is this guy, I hope he makes it to the adoption floor today so then i can check him out too. "comparison shop" as it were
http://www.wihumane.org/animals/animals … ?id=477093
my landlord is cool with it too. Just wants to meet him first since the dog is sorta big (70lbs)
dogs complete something in me. makes me happier, gets me out of the house...my depression gets sooo much better with an animal in the house
oh and coffee this morning-mocha caramel...say it with me-mmmmm Ah yes. I do agree animals help with depression.
And DROOL at your coffee
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
99 cent speedway mix still delicious
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Tim Little Photography
Posts: 11771
Wilmington, Delaware, US
Hey Y'all
I've been offline for a few days and I wanted to stop in and tell you all that I love you. Depression sux ass. Carry on good people.
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Lawrence Guy
Posts: 17716
San Diego Country Estates, California, US
I just saw this thread and read the title as "Suicide Bomber Help Thread."
SMH
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Sharing this recent personal experience. It's written from a spirituality and faith perspective; however it isn't about that. It's about pushing on through adversity. http://kayelless.net/blog/2011/09/06/little-miracles/ There's a lot of messages and lessons in the details that go beyond the main point. I discussed some of them with my therapist in our session this morning and I'm finding a load of strength resource from it.
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Star Child wrote:
Sharing this recent personal experience. It's written from a spirituality and faith perspective; however it isn't about that. It's about pushing on through adversity.
http://kayelless.net/blog/2011/09/06/little-miracles/
There's a lot of messages and lessons in the details that go beyond the main point. I discussed some of them with my therapist in our session this morning and I'm finding a load of strength resource from it.
Little miracles
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Star Child wrote:
Sharing this recent personal experience. It's written from a spirituality and faith perspective; however it isn't about that. It's about pushing on through adversity.
http://kayelless.net/blog/2011/09/06/little-miracles/
There's a lot of messages and lessons in the details that go beyond the main point. I discussed some of them with my therapist in our session this morning and I'm finding a load of strength resource from it. Gah! Technical issues with site. Might have to check back later. 
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Star Child wrote:
Gah! Technical issues with site. Might have to check back later. i got in :
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Faith EnFire wrote:
i got in :
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E P O N A
Posts: 13765
Copiague, New York, US
Hooray for little miracles!
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
morning
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E P O N A
Posts: 13765
Copiague, New York, US
Morning. I have my coffee. Vanilla caramel. 
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
E P O N A wrote:
Morning. I have my coffee.
Vanilla caramel. ooh, i just have plain coffee today
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Tim Little Photography
Posts: 11771
Wilmington, Delaware, US
Good morning Faith, Epona and Star. Welcome to Thursday!
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Yesterday's therapist visit was very productive
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
today is going by really fast. I suppose that's a good thing
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Tim Little Photography
Posts: 11771
Wilmington, Delaware, US
Star Child wrote:
Yesterday's therapist visit was very productive That is fantastic! My car was arrested for having a couple of tickets and towed. I cant afford to bail it out so I haven't been to therapy in a couple of weeks. I'm falling backwards as a result. Good wishes, prayers and so forth will be really appreciated guys.
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Tim Little Photography wrote:
That is fantastic! My car was arrested for having a couple of tickets and towed. I cant afford to bail it out so I haven't been to therapy in a couple of weeks. I'm falling backwards as a result. Good wishes, prayers and so forth will be really appreciated guys. as you wish, sir
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KGSF
Posts: 1791
Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Bumpity bumpers.
Had extra rough day, turning into kinda a rough night.
Best wishes to all here, especially Tim.
Watching reruns of Monk helps - he makes me feel normal.
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Tim Little Photography
Posts: 11771
Wilmington, Delaware, US
KGSF wrote:
Bumpity bumpers.
Had extra rough day, turning into kinda a rough night.
Best wishes to all here, especially Tim.
Watching reruns of Monk helps - he makes me feel normal. Hello my dear friend! Sorry to hear about the rough day. Monk is good for the soul. I love Traylor Howard, she plays Natalie. Have a good night my friend, I'm gonna jump into bed and dream of pretty girls feeding me Marshmallows and Ginger Ale!!
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Jules NYC
Posts: 21617
New York, New York, US
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Monday morning  with special huggs for Jules
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Jules NYC
Posts: 21617
New York, New York, US
Star Child wrote:
Monday morning with special huggs for Jules I needed that.
Thank you.
((((really, thank you))))
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
ello (i love monk too) my soul is lighter-at least until i get home and see if there is any destruction-today is my first day back to work has a dog. a sweet snuggler of a dog ![https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6138322266_c6fb6b6d8d_m.jpg]() Prince meeting the parents by Moyer566, on Flickr
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Faith EnFire wrote:
ello
(i love monk too)
my soul is lighter-at least until i get home and see if there is any destruction-today is my first day back to work
has a dog. a sweet snuggler of a dog
![https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6138322266_c6fb6b6d8d_m.jpg]()
Prince meeting the parents by Moyer566, on Flickr  !!!
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Star Child wrote:
!!! i want to do a shoot with him but not sure what he's good at evoking. have to get to know him better
edit:
which reminds me that i have an urge to shoot myself again (with a camera)
it's just not coming together
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
morning, its hump day. are you excited? you should be. Its a whole new day waiting to be discovered
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Star Child wrote:
!!! Faith EnFire wrote:
i want to do a shoot with him but not sure what he's good at evoking. have to get to know him better
edit:
which reminds me that i have an urge to shoot myself again (with a camera)
it's just not coming together
Faith EnFire wrote:
morning, its hump day. are you excited? you should be. Its a whole new day waiting to be discovered not sure if excited is the word I'd use, but I am ready to take on the day.
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
good morning...not really ready for thursday, but moving forward
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Faith EnFire wrote:
good morning...not really ready for thursday, but moving forward It is a challenge, no?
I'm trying to figure out which task to do first in order to make this a productive day before heading to work.
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Star Child
Posts: 39289
Nashville, Tennessee, US
This song always brings a smile and good feeling Double Dutch Bus A few weeks back while attending a therapist session I missed my bus and had to ride my bike the full distance. During that ride I had this song stuck in my head. After the session with my therapist I told the story of missing my bus and this song and she immediately searched and brought up the song on YouTube. Then she played it over her computer and we just laughed and sang along with it. Now, more than ever I can't think of this song without a big smile coming to my face.
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Star Child wrote:
It is a challenge, no?
I'm trying to figure out which task to do first in order to make this a productive day before heading to work. right now i'm having a hard time not saying screw everything and going home to play with the dog.
work is tedious today.
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still delicious
with special huggs for Jules
