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Fri, 07-09-2004 - 6:56am

Good Morning All!


I noticed that we have a lot of new members, some old-timers have come back, and some people struggling with issues. Please take a few minutes to check in with your name, your age (if you don't mind), and how you are feeling today. Next list 5 things you are grateful for, even if you are having a bad day. I'll go first:


Kristina    - 38 years old this past May        -feeling pretty good and glad it's Friday


Things I am grateful for:


1. God in my life


2. My husband


3. Our dogs, house, jobs


4. My recovery and healing from other problems (hormonal, digestive, etc.) through God


5. My Mom


Try to have a good weekend and don't let ED get to you. Life is too short to waste it on ED - I know, easier said than done. Just remember, recovery IS possible so don't loose sight of that.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Registered: 06-26-2003
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 1:25am
checking in.... lauren. 20. feeling like i'm dying from the inside out.
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Registered: 04-14-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 3:09pm
Hillary, 26 years old. I feel good today. Today is my third appointment with my therapist, and the past three weeks have been so much better than the past 16 years. I am still panicking every few days about how my body is changing, but i can't deny that i feel so much happier and stronger and healthier now that I'm recovering. I'm not willing to give up anything about how great eating feels, even on days when I'm having trouble with how i feel about myself.


5 things I'm grateful for:

1. my husband's love and how he is proud of me for every little thing i do, and big things too.

2. my nephew. he's 18 months old and makes me so happy.

3. that i'm healthy even with everything i've done with food and eating and exercise over the years.

4. that i finally believe i'll recover and not have my fears about food and my body weighing me down every minute of ever day. two months ago i would not have believed this life is possible for me.

5. for my mom, dad, grandma, and sister.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 8:52pm

Hi Hillary,


I am so glad you are feeling better and making progress already. That's awesome news. I hope and pray it will continue for you. Please keep checking in and letting us know how things are going. It's always good to hear from you, whether you are feeling good or struggling.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 8:54pm

Hi Lauren,


I am so sorry you are feeling miserable and I can so relate to that feeling. I truly wish there was something I could do to help because I KNOW how hard this is, I've been there. All I can tell you is that it's possible to recover. Keep fighting Sweetie and keep posting.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Registered: 05-21-2003
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 11:56pm
Hi...I'm new here!

My name is Niria and I just turned 30 in May. I'm not feeling so great today - but some days are better than others. I am grateful for God's love and forgiveness, my family, friends, and career. I'm struggling with a combination of bulimia, anorexia, and emotional overeating...I have been for about 5 years. I'm looking for some support because I'm trying to overcome this. My family and friends are unaware of my problem and to be honest - I'm very embarrassed. I'm hoping to not only get a little support - but give some back in return. Thank you for being here...
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 07-13-2004 - 6:48am

Hi Niria,


Welcome to the board. It's good that you opened up and told someone because you shouldn't go through this by yourself.


The board is great for getting support. Some days it's slow, but you usually get a response the same day, or no later than the next.


Are you in any kind of recovery program or are you trying to beat this yourself?

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Registered: 10-23-2003
Tue, 07-13-2004 - 8:02pm
Jade, 20 feeling pretty happy because i'm going home today!

grateful for....

1.All my unique and loving friends

2. A brain capable of getting me good marks at Nursing and Medicine

3. That i am beautiful, despite my ED

4. That my parents are so generous and kind to me

5. That i am alive and reasonably happy and determined to live

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Registered: 05-21-2003
Sun, 07-18-2004 - 12:53pm
Hi Kristina,

Thank you for your response. To answer your question, yes... I'm trying to beat this one on my own. It's not easy at all...that's for sure. I'm trying to beat it by staying on a program (Weight Watchers). I'm not overweight by any means (I'm 5'7" - 125lbs) but I'm so afraid of losing control. Weight Watchers has been a great way for me to monitor what I take in and not put on weight. I'm so afraid of gaining weight. My mom is severely obese and I've grown up seeing the negative effects it's had on her. She recently had a double knee replacement and now she is once again active. I'm so proud of her because she's incorporated a lot of healthy habits (like exercising). Seeing her make some positive changes has inspired me to take care of myself as well. I'm certainly trying to beat the emotional baggage I carry (sometimes I wish I would just lose my luggage! :)) and binging on food has been an escape for me. But then, I feel guilty and purge. Sometimes it feels like I'm purging more than the food... emotions, too. I suppose in many ways the food represents what I feel inside and what I'd like to do with it. The hardest part of trying to get better is actually allow myself to actually feel my feelings. Does that make sense?? Well - hopefully I haven't been to long winded. Thank you so very much for being here. I hope that you are doing well, too.

God Bless,

Niria
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Registered: 01-16-2004
Tue, 07-20-2004 - 11:28am
My name is Darian, I'm 23, I'm feeling lost and confused, I'm greatful for my wonderful daugher (my strength and pride) and my fiance' for showing me what love is supposed to be like, my mom for always being there to catch me if I fall, my brother for letting me be me, and I'm thankful for tomorrows because today is so hard!
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Registered: 06-18-2004
Tue, 07-20-2004 - 11:52pm
Hi Kristina!

My name is Stephanie, I'm 22 (soon to be 23), and I am just joining this board for the first time. I have been battling my ED for about a year or so. I don't want to get into too many details at the moment, but I will tell you that I'm tired of living my life like this. I don't like the way I look or my crazy relationship with food. I dont' like the way I can't say no or the way I feel guilty after eating just about anything. I want my life back!! And I want to be happy to be me! I am hoping that by joining this board I will be able to get one step closer to beating this thing once and for all!

Five things that I'm greatful for are...

1. my family -- I would be lost without them

2. my friends

3. waking up on the right side of the soil! (as my dad would say)

4. my determination and will to succeed

5. places like this where people understand how I feel

Thank you for listening. I look forward to getting to you, and everyone else, better :)

Stephanie

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