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Anorexic and struggling - help!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
in Health & Wellbeing
Hi,
I'm newish here - i.made an account in December but only started posting now! I'm struggling with my Anorexia, Self harm, Anxiety, Depression and suicidal thoughts,I'm autistic and I'm also Bisexual(I'm a girl) but I'm struggling with that so any advice would be much appreciated , also love cats, drama, Music and art! 
Thanks for reading,
Pxx

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  • AzzimanAzziman Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 2,399 Boards Champion
    Welcome Pxx! :)
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    Hey hey:)

    Aw, that's a handful:( Would you like to talk some more about everything and how it's affecting you?

    How are you feeling today? 

    Much love <3 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    Hi @kathleen0172 ❤,
    Thank you for replying :-) , yes it is all a handful, it can be overwhelming. I feel so guilty about the Anorexia because I feel like I've let my family down...not coping well at all but glad I found this! Also just opened up to my mum about being Bisexual.
    How are you doing today?

    Take care ❤xx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    Hm, it does sound overwhelming, no surprise there 💜 There's def no need to feel guilty bud, though won't tell you not to as I know it's not like that. How have they acted about the anorexia?

    Cool you opened up to your mum about being bi, how you feeling about that? And I'm glad you found this site too!

    I could be worse, take care to you too ❤️


  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    My mum has been so good about my Anorexia, my dad has struggled, I go to an outpatient ED clinic but a few months ago I was an inpatient, so glad to be home now :-) 
    I'm so glad I opened up to her, I wish I'd done it sooner, we've decided not to talk to my dad about it as I think he might find it all to much, hopefully in time I'll be able to tell him though.
    I hope you've had an okay evening xxx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    @Azziman, thanks :-) 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Heyy welcome. 

    I dont have much advice. But i hope you find this place supportive. I have anorexia so understand how horrible that can be. 
    ~Probably dead now
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    Hey @Shaunie,
    Yeah it's horrid isn't it, are you getting some support?
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    PianoGal0301 said:
    Hey @Shaunie,
    Yeah it's horrid isn't it, are you getting some support?
    Ive had CAT therapy for it and tbh it was not helpful at all. But getting support for borderline personality disorder now. I hope youre finding going to the eating disorder clinc helpful?
    ~Probably dead now
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    edited September 2024
    Glad your mom's been good with it @Past User :) As @Shaunie just mentioned, does the outpatient clinic help in any way, how does it make you feel?

    I'm also glad that telling your mom went well. I think it's a good idea to not tell your dad yet if you're worried on how he'll take it, no rush after all.

    <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    @kathleen0172 and @Shaunie, unfortunately I find the clinic incredibly difficult but I know they are trying to help
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    @Shaunie, sorry to hear they weren't helpful to you , I tried FBT but it didn't help. If you ever want to chat feel free to message me x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    Aw I'm sorry it's difficult for ya. Is it optional to go or do they force you to? 'Cause I just wondered, if you were able to stop going to the clinic, would you want to? xo
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    @kathleen0172, no unfortunately I have to go, they have to keep an eye on my weight and stuff, how are you today? 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    edited September 2024
    @Past User (good username, I play the piano lol),

    Yeah, I assumed you probably didn't have a choice :pensive: Well, my legs haven't fallen off! Thanks, and how are you feeling right now? 💖

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Fruit loop Posts: 2,762 Boards Guru
    Belated welcome Pianogal :) 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    @kathleen0172, I feel quite guilty with myself about my intake but I'm looking forward to catching up with Dancing on ice soon! How's your day gone? 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 37 Boards Initiate
    edited September 2024
    @Past User, thanks :-) 
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    edited September 2024
    @Past User Sorry you're feeling guilty mate <3<3

    My day was average, suffering here, suffering there lol.

    Oh nice you've got something to look forward to then!:)
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