Can eating disorders come back?!
Question: Can eating disorders come back!?
When I was in my teens I had a bad eating disorder and it came off and on for the next 6-7 years (both bulimia and anorexia) I had anorexia very bad about 4 years ago!. All of a sudden!.!.!.it went away!. I still felt the guilt after eating any food no matter how small, but I ate right and healthier!.
Now it seems out of no where!.!.!.!.my eating disorders are back (both) I know how dangerous they are I know all of that already!. I used to feel safe and more secure with my eating disorders and now I feel lost and scared about them!. I don't understand how I can wake up one day and they both come back to haunt me after years of being ok!. I have problems in my life, but so does everyone else!. I know i need help, but I just feel like I don't know what im up against!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Now it seems out of no where!.!.!.!.my eating disorders are back (both) I know how dangerous they are I know all of that already!. I used to feel safe and more secure with my eating disorders and now I feel lost and scared about them!. I don't understand how I can wake up one day and they both come back to haunt me after years of being ok!. I have problems in my life, but so does everyone else!. I know i need help, but I just feel like I don't know what im up against!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Hun, you need to get some proper help!. I'm in the same situation as you!.
'Recovered' from anorexia and bulimia but I still have times when my habits creep back and I find myself back where I was in the beginning!.
Eating disorders are complex mental issues that never truly disappear!. There will always be that element of control that you may lack in your life that can only be fulfilled through your ED!.
I'm not going to go on and on about 'just eat healthy and exercise' and all that because I know it's not as simple as that!. An eating disorder is, in reality, just a symptom of other deep, underlying problems!.
Until these emotional issues are sorted, there will always be that voice in your head that makes you want to go back to -that- place, despite knowing how bad it was and what it could do to you and the people around you!.
I am currently seeking emotional help from a counsellor to try and rid myself of these horrible feelings and the same guilt you describe from eating the smallest thing!. To be honest, hun, I think you need to do the same!. Even though you may think 'I have problems just like everybody else but they're nothing major' - you are wrong!. It was the problems in your life that led to your disorder in the first place, right!? People handle their issues in different ways and once a coping method as distinguished as an ED has developed, it's hard to fight back without help!.
My thoughts are with you - and just remember, you are NOT alone!.
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'Recovered' from anorexia and bulimia but I still have times when my habits creep back and I find myself back where I was in the beginning!.
Eating disorders are complex mental issues that never truly disappear!. There will always be that element of control that you may lack in your life that can only be fulfilled through your ED!.
I'm not going to go on and on about 'just eat healthy and exercise' and all that because I know it's not as simple as that!. An eating disorder is, in reality, just a symptom of other deep, underlying problems!.
Until these emotional issues are sorted, there will always be that voice in your head that makes you want to go back to -that- place, despite knowing how bad it was and what it could do to you and the people around you!.
I am currently seeking emotional help from a counsellor to try and rid myself of these horrible feelings and the same guilt you describe from eating the smallest thing!. To be honest, hun, I think you need to do the same!. Even though you may think 'I have problems just like everybody else but they're nothing major' - you are wrong!. It was the problems in your life that led to your disorder in the first place, right!? People handle their issues in different ways and once a coping method as distinguished as an ED has developed, it's hard to fight back without help!.
My thoughts are with you - and just remember, you are NOT alone!.
xxxx =]Www@Answer-Health@Com
The thing about eating disorders is that they are always there!. It's how you handle them that counts!. Just remember, you are in control!. The problems in your life could be contributing factors, so I would start by figuring out how to deal with the problems in your life!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
they are psychological disorders that may lay dormant for a while but they are always there and can come back at any time!. if you are feeling like this again go to your doctor before it gets serious and get some help now!. you know you dont want to go down that road againWww@Answer-Health@Com
Yes they can come back!. It is a constant battle!. Get some help!. No one should have to fight it alone!. Good Luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com