Feeling Lonely? - Eating Disorder Recovery Message Board

mernie · 10-06-2001, 12:18 PM

Hey guys, I'm just visiting my aunts house and wanted to chat. I had Bulimia/Arexia for about 4 years before that I was severly depressed and didn't know why. I've recently over come the horror of Bulimia but I still feel overwhelmed at times. My Grandma says such negative things to me that often trigger my weakness. I love my Grandma but there's just no getting through to her. Do any of you feel this way? I know I cant go back to living the way I once had, and I know that I can't take my life, It would hurt to many people, what do I do? Thanks, my name is Jamie.

strandedagain · 10-06-2001, 02:28 PM

Jamie

You stick to your guns. You need to be strong and sometimes it just takes a little to push us over the edge.

People often say things that they feel are helpful, they mean well. Especially family. Your grandma means well too. But as you said you can't go back to the old ways. That is more hurtful to you then what she is saying to you right now.

Take care,

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Darlene

mernie · 10-06-2001, 02:51 PM

Darlene-Thanks for the encouragement it means alot. And you're absolutly right, it's good to know that I'm not alone. -Jamie

rad916 · 10-06-2001, 05:46 PM

Darlene, I know you feel. My grandma doesn't know that I have an ED, and she seems to be telling me all the time that I need to excersize cuz I have a "little belly." I cry every time she says that. I know that it's not realy fat, but the fact that I'm so skinny everywhere else that my bladder sticks out. But I hate to hear her say that, it doesn't help. And listen sweetie, you're absolutely right that you have to stay recovering, don't move back because of dumb things other poeple say accidentally. You know yourself yuo're happier this way that b4. Keep strong, I'm hear anytime if you want to speak, I too am recovering anorexic.
Luv you!
Rachel

rad916 · 10-06-2001, 05:48 PM

sorry, I meant Jamie not Darlene