serena123OPdurban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
Or know of someone who has one? I know its a sensitive subject (all my threads are) but if you can talk about it, it could help a lot of people? When I was married, we had Nothing! So used to Not eat, so my children could.. In the end, I couldn't eat, didn't feel like it, my body was so used to starving itself!..ended up far to skinny, and very ill (I am tall)..so I have been there.. Now I'm a Healthy 120 pounds.. What's your opinion?..why do people do this to themselves?
serena123OPdurban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
Comfort eating, is also a disorder.. Whenever my sister wanted to lose weight..her husband would say "it will never happen" and he would make sure there were always chocolates and temptations around! The more upset she Got, the more she Ate!
In response to: Or know of someone who has one? I know its a sensitive subject (all my threads are) but if you can talk about it, it could help a lot of people? When I was married, we had Nothing! So used to Not eat, so my children could.. In the end, I couldn't eat, didn't feel like it, my body was so used to starving itself!..ended up far to skinny, and very ill (I am tall)..so I have been there.. Now I'm a Healthy 120 pounds.. What's your opinion?..why do people do this to themselves?
I am glad you are healthy today. I have had some eating issues but usually I believe it is from anxiety and then just not eating at all. I try to make sure I eat well though and to do as I have been directed. I know that when I have not eaten correctly it only makes things harder to deal with so I try and eat something every day.
serena123OPdurban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
Dragos1: I am glad you are healthy today. I have had some eating issues but usually I believe it is from anxiety and then just not eating at all. I try to make sure I eat well though and to do as I have been directed. I know that when I have not eaten correctly it only makes things harder to deal with so I try and eat something every day.
You must make sure you remember to eat!.. Sometimes, life gets in the way, or as you say , we Get too stressed to remember to eat.. Health must come first!
serena123: You must make sure you remember to eat!.. Sometimes, life gets in the way, or as you say , we Get too stressed to remember to eat.. Health must come first!
Thanks Serena! I just remembered I have a pot of Chicken noodle soup on the Stove I was heating up with some fresh crushed Garlic cloves I added for more taste! LOL..........better go check it!
serena123OPdurban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
Dragos1: Thanks Serena! I just remembered I have a pot of Chicken noodle soup on the Stove I was heating up with some fresh crushed Garlic cloves I added for more taste! LOL..........better go check it!
I have. Used to starve myself at lunch time because some bullying boys would literally chase me into the bathroom so that I couldn't eat. Because of work I have to remind myself to eat otherwise I stay so busy. I'm a bit overweight now and working to get a nice, healthy weight.
Hello , in the family of my brother is someone who suffers from bulimia. It is hard for the whole family where everybody seems to feel guilty, knowing that it is not helpful to feel that way.
I think eating disorders have different reasons, and I will be so glad when this someone will have reached the point where she is ready to welcome professional help.
lifeisadreamMexi Go, Mexico State Mexico16,713 posts
serena123: Or know of someone who has one? I know its a sensitive subject (all my threads are) but if you can talk about it, it could help a lot of people? When I was married, we had Nothing! So used to Not eat, so my children could.. In the end, I couldn't eat, didn't feel like it, my body was so used to starving itself!..ended up far to skinny, and very ill (I am tall)..so I have been there.. Now I'm a Healthy 120 pounds.. What's your opinion?..why do people do this to themselves?
I am sorry about your difficult times and glad that you have overcome them. I do have an eating order-dis.
Food is important to me so I do cook my meals at home every day yet sometimes I go out with family and friends but it has to be "great food" along with great company.
lifeisadreamMexi Go, Mexico State Mexico16,713 posts
UglyLittleToe: Hello , in the family of my brother is someone who suffers from bulimia. It is hard for the whole family where everybody seems to feel guilty, knowing that it is not helpful to feel that way.
I think eating disorders have different reasons, and I will be so glad when this someone will have reached the point where she is ready to welcome professional help.
One of my daughter’s friends has bulimia as well. We have tried to help her but not results. She has received some medical treatment at private clinics but still she is not ok. It breaks my heart to see her in such a bone condition.
Once, my daughter went out with several friends, including this lovely girl. They had a problem with one of the vehicles and could not get back home as planned, so every parent did call their children but hers.
Perhaps, it is just attention that they need but instead the parents give her the best luxurious car.
serena123: Or know of someone who has one? I know its a sensitive subject (all my threads are) but if you can talk about it, it could help a lot of people? When I was married, we had Nothing! So used to Not eat, so my children could.. In the end, I couldn't eat, didn't feel like it, my body was so used to starving itself!..ended up far to skinny, and very ill (I am tall)..so I have been there.. Now I'm a Healthy 120 pounds.. What's your opinion?..why do people do this to themselves?
Generally, it is not about the food St all.
It is a method of controlling one's life.
When other area of one's life seem outside of one's control and it is scary, controlling what you eat gives back a sense of control.
It is best tackled with a psychologist /psychiatrist and the entire family has to be involved.
It is a slow painful process as the person in the centre usually fights the process tooth and nail.
But it is reversable, plus the person is given tools to deal with the pressures of life in the future.
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I know its a sensitive subject (all my threads are) but if you can talk about it, it could help a lot of people?
When I was married, we had Nothing! So used to Not eat, so my children could.. In the end, I couldn't eat, didn't feel like it, my body was so used to starving itself!..ended up far to skinny, and very ill (I am tall)..so I have been there..
Now I'm a Healthy 120 pounds..
What's your opinion?..why do people do this to themselves?