Haven't posted in a while (triggers)

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Haven't posted in a while (triggers)
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Tue, 07-06-2004 - 10:12pm
Hi all. I don't know if any of you would remember me because I haven't posted in such a long time (I am going to start posting more often). I feel really silly asking this question but I was wondering if you see a picture of a famous person who has an eating disorder (on a cover of a magazine) if that triggers you at all. I have been doing great for the past several months until about a few days ago when I saw a picture of a person with an ED and all of a sudden I want to start purging and starving myself again (I haven't though). Just wondering if I am the only one who feels this way.

Ang

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Registered: 12-24-2003
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 2:06am
Hi Angela,

Do you remember me? It's Mel from the SI board. I know I haven't posted there for over a year now... but I remember you!!

I agree with you. I find the same thing happens to me. I wish I could explain why. It effects me in regard to SI too. When I was doing DBT last year, I would crave to hurt myself just because somebody else in the group admitted that they had done so.

Sorry I can't be of much help... otherwise, how are you doing? It would be great to catch up. My e-mail address is mariahtastic@iprimus.com.au.

Love and hugs,

Mel

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Registered: 06-23-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 5:27pm
pictures of stars who are skinny are almost always triggering for me.. not nesisarally triggering the behaviours but definatly the thoughts.

Meg