Posted by Racer on August 11, 2007, at 1:27:07
In reply to Worried falling back into eating disorder, posted by OzLand on August 9, 2007, at 20:07:38
Um... I think you're fully aware that whether or not you "can afford" to lose weight, that's not really the issue. Just the fact that you've put it that way tells me you're already in trouble. Besides, it's the behavior that shouts out "TROUBLE!"
I know you've been pretty well inundated lately. Things with the new T, your other situation, etc. That's a ton of stress, and I'll bet your mature, healthy coping mechanisms have all been frayed by the deluge. In that situation, it's not so surprising you've gone back to something that worked in the past. It's safe, it's familiar, and you've probably run out of other options for self-care. And eating disorders are so seductive!
Maybe if you look at it from that perspective? Or if you make a bargain with yourself, that you won't purge? At least reduce the damage you do, even if you can't stop the cycle entirely?
I really hope you do tell your T, because I think we both know that NOT telling him is all about the eating disorder...
Good luck, and I really hope things improve for you soon.
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