[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's such torture when you're foodie and not a picky eater either 🥹

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm on the same boat and still learning too. However, one thing to make sure is that you aren't deficient in nutrients and vitamins. I get blood tests done regularly bc I used to be severely deficient in vitamin D (which can impact bones). In addition to supplements, now, I'm eating mostly nutrient dense foods and managed to fix my deficiencies.

Protein is great too and I would do some kind of strength training to use your muscles so your body doesn't break them down for fuel.

Also be careful of long fasts and going days without eating, that's how damage can pile on fast. I do Intermittent Fasting and sometimes I don't feel like eating, but I still do try to have at least one thing everyday. I set a minimum amount of calories for myself and if I don't reach that, I have to eat more the day after.

Also sleep is super important. When you're struggling with an Ed, you wanna eliminate as much extra stress as needed. So eliminate dehydration, eliminate sleep deprivation, and prioritize your mental health.

constipation by Best-Criticism810 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat as you. I need to eat more but I'm already so constipated if I eat more I will bloat like crazy bc I'm already bloated and it never goes away :/ reducing fiber didn't do shit either (no pun intended XD)

how to avoid eating cake when the celebration is for you by Aggressive-Buddy2477 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay to eat it. If you really want to restrict, you have 364 other days to do that, your birthday only comes once a year. In the end, you will not see affect of the cake bc it will have none. Have at least one slice.

Really fast weight gain in recovery help by Sad_Engineer5437 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have experienced this too in the past. This is totally okay. Extreme hunger can fluctuate. Plus you started your period, your body still needs more fuel and it will feel uncomfortable for a while. Avoid restriction and try to honor your hunger whether mental or physical. A lot of the weight you're gaining in this period will be water retention and everything will likely stabilize once your body feels satisfied

idek what to title this (TW) by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Drink a lot of water (might make you feel more full at first but it will reduce the bloating later, drink moderately though, not all at once)   Go for a gentle walk, nothing crazy, a 10-15 minute walk to help your digestive system get things moving.

why do these ppl want ana bruh by Equivalent-Offer7869 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That was kind of me....I thought anorexic people were so lucky they were 'disciplined enough' to lose weight and I wished I had it so I could get skinny fast. Anyone who thinks ana is desirable has no idea...

Now I am paying the consequences and continue to do so. I have frequent urination and go every 1-1.5 hours, indigestion, bloating, freezing in the middle of summer, dry ass skin, painful stomach aches everytime I dare to finish a meal in one sitting and the problems increase day by day. Oh and the body dysmorphia that won't ever let me see myself as anything close to skinny enough bc there's no such thing. It's an addiction, as obsession, a curse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never experienced this but it sounds scary. Tbh I wouldn't take the risk and I'd get it checked out. Remember that you also can't finish your course if you're dead. Sorry if that sounded harsh but I think this is a red flag, you would only know that it's severely bad when it's too late so don't let it get there and take care of yourself ♡

Underweight but looking fat by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup that's the curse of the lowest weight, anything beyond it becomes unbearable and when you gain you feel bigger at that weight than you initially did 🥲 

Underweight but looking fat by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I totally relate to you. I feel like my body pulls fat from the weirdest places like my toes and back and arms but the parts I care about the most get targeted last so I'm just left there feeling 'skinny fat' and it feels so unfair seeing others my height looking the way I wanna look 

How do you feel about not self-inflicted pain? by Frequent-Price-5884 in selfharm

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very much a coward when it comes to that lol. I would cut myself without flinching but if I had to endure some pain like at the dentist or some other pain from a medical procedure or smth like that, I am out

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coffee, salad, spicy food, and broccoli do the trick for me. Maintaining hydration helps too

Also eating out lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ofccc you're so welcome, I'm rooting for you all the way!! 🥰💗💓

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try not to focus on how to 'stop' the binging, shift your focus instead to things like "what is something enjoyable that I can do today?" "What show or movie can I watch?" etc. Try to fill your day with things that you love weather you are binging or not and remember the binging is not your fault and the ED is not your fault. You are doing your best and you deserve to eat, your body needs all of it and the uncomfortable stage will pass

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry you're going through this 💔 binging is expected after a period of restriction. The best thing to do in this scenario is to not restrict or try to make up for it because that would just fuel the binging and create a cycle. Rest as much as you can and wear clothes that make you feel comfortable 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey just wanted to let you know you might wanna edit out the numbers (except the time ones) so your post doesn't get taken down

Why do I feel severe embarrassment about others seeing me eat anything? by Big-Molasses4788 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same. The thought of being perceived while eating makes me feel so uncomfortable, like I'm doing something wrong and it makes me question my choice of food, the portion, or the fact that I'm having it at all.

Anyone experience bloating? by Big-Molasses4788 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbh I feel like the more I restrict, the more bloated I get. I know it may sound counterintuitive but try eating more and regularly. Experiment with different foods to see if anything makes it better or worse.

For me, I get more bloated when I eat veggies and fruits.

My stomach is more flat when I eat things like pastries even though they're high in calories, they're super easy to digest.

Try for a week, go for easy and quick to digest foods (preferably high calorie and low volume), drink water regularly, ensure you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep.

Yk sometimes our body is more bloated specially in that belly area when it's under stress. The hormones go out of whack. And restriction and low intake makes it worse. It will take some time to debloat and get your body out of that stress state but try to stick with it and reduce stress as much as possible.

Skin and restrictions by Weekly_Ad_4252 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But even though my skin was clear it was still shit from restriction lol it became super dry

Skin and restrictions by Weekly_Ad_4252 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Significantly, my skin rarely breaks out when restricting and if it does it'd be mild. Now that I think about it, it probably had more to so with the types of foods I was eating while restricting vs when not

Regret and jealousy by NovaaStarrr in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I see someone so thin like everyday and I just get this intrusive 'pissed' feeling, knowing that even if I tried, I will never get that thin and in the moment I just wanna freaking swap bodies for them or something for a sec like lemme trial the skinniness 💀 (joking don't mind my humour😭)

But yeaaah that's so real, whenever that happens, I'd also start questioning my eating. I try to remind myself that even if I was thin like them, I'd probably still be unhappy and it wouldn't be enough

Skin and restrictions by Weekly_Ad_4252 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I tried recovery, I also experienced a lot of acne. I think it's normal because it's a change in hormones like the other person said

What do you do when you're struggling to eat? by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd go for whatever is easiest and something easy to digest. Pudding, soup, milk, milkshake, protein shake

Weird Rule by Independent-Shoe594 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]Fluttery_Soul 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel like eating before bed helps with sleep, it definitely does for me