hi, i'm new

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-26-2003
hi, i'm new
3
Tue, 11-25-2003 - 10:54pm
hi, i'm just introducing myself, wondering if i belong here.... i've got major issues with my weight and body image and food and junk.... um, i'm a little embarrassed to talk about things too... but i think i'm on the road to dying. i'm suicidal, i cut myself, i'm starving myself, and i just don't know what to do. i see a psychiatrist and i just can't talk to him or anybody about anything.... i'm hoping to find a little comfort here... thanks ~lauren
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-28-2003
Tue, 11-25-2003 - 11:31pm
Hi Lauren-

welcome : ) My name is Janine, I am 22. I have bulimia and I also sometimes starve myself...but I am in a program right now to try and recover. I cut myself for the first time 6 weeks ago...a big gash it's healed but with an ugly little scar. I also cut myself like a week ago, so I know how you feel. But sweetie let me say there is hope, you can be happy and get over there bad ways of coping with your true feelings. VERY IMPORATNT- please don't feel like you can't be totally honest and open with psychiatrists/therapists...they went to school for years and years just to try to help people in our situation to get better/heal. If you can be honest with anyone on the face of this planet...it's them. When you talk to your psychiatrist it IS NOT a time to hold back...it's a time to spill your guts!!! : ) They want to help you dear : ) Just know that whatever situation you are in...you are never stuck...whatever feelings you have, they are valid...sometimes not really true (like sometimes I blow things out of proportion of have weird, illogical thoughts/feelings). Our ED and cutting are just ways of avoiding our true feelings about something/someone....when you learn new ways to cope and just love and accept yourself....your ED and cutting will disappear. Ok dear, hope that helps a little. Welcome to the board, you DEFINITELY belong. We are all very supportive and can relate to eachother. This is a place of hope, inspiration....and sometimes a place to VENT (@%$!!!!! LOL). Just believe in yourself and don't ever be sorry for simply being YOU. It doesn't matter what other people think because 'THEY' don't define you, YOU define YOU (hey if they have a bad opinion....it's THEIR problem....screw 'em you don't need them anyway, that's what I say!!!!)

Cheers dear,

~Janine in Sunny San Diego~ :o)

Visitor (not verified)
anonymous user
Wed, 11-26-2003 - 2:08am
Hi,my name is Ally andI am 25 tomorrow. It isn't an accident that you came to post here and I want you to know, we are all here for you. Things can get better. It takes a lot of effort but I want you to know, you are NOT alone, there are loads of people here that will support and walk you thru your worries and problems.

Talk to us anytime,

I am here for you, lots of love

Ally xxx
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 11-26-2003 - 6:38am

Hi Lauren - I am so glad you found us and that you shared what's going on. Janine and Ally are right, it does get better and there IS hope. I also agree that you need to try and be honest with your psychiatrist. Do you know why you can't talk to him about anything? Are you afraid of his reaction or do you just not feel comfortable with him?


I hope you will keep posting and coming here to vent. It helps and you will get tons of support.

Love & hugs, Kristina


Love & hugs, Kristina