Ashlee

Hi, Sarah. Thanks for the support.

I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling, too. I wish there was something I could do...

Please try to find SOMEBODY that you can talk to. You’re keeping everything to yourself, which is probably one of the worst things you could possibly do. Find someone you trust – maybe a school counsellor or a teacher – and talk to her! You’re going to make yourself more and more depressed by keeping it all inside. Believe me, I know. When my eating disorder started out, I had the occasional down day but a lot of the time I felt okay – probably because I thought I was in control or something... but sooner or later, any of those even SLIGHTLY good days go away, and you’re left feeling depressed, worthless, and feeling hopeless that things will ever be okay again. Don’t let it get that far, Sarah. There’s nothing more miserable, and I don’t want you to have to suffer like so many others already have. You can intervene now and begin your recovery... but you CAN’T put it off and trick yourself into thinking you’re okay all the time. Because, Sarah, having an eating disorder you DO have to work for your recovery non stop until it’s finally *gone*... it’s not going to get better by itself unfortunately.

I’m glad you have some good support for yourself. That’s great; and it’ll really help you get through this.

Please take care of yourself!
Ash