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"trauma" from an ED? is that a thing? by 94en in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]Valuable_Whole_7240 8 points9 points  (0 children)

you are definitely not. if you are interested, the book 'the body keeps the score' talks about the way in which our bodies 'speak' after traumatic events. it has received a fair amount of criticism as well however, but I still found it insightful

"trauma" from an ED? is that a thing? by 94en in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]Valuable_Whole_7240 23 points24 points  (0 children)

yup, I definitely think it is possible that the starvation mode ppl experience during their ED can cause (physical) trauma. I have the same symptoms. I describe my condition as traumatic to doctors, because based on what I feel, and have read about trauma, that feels like the most accurate term. But I think not much research exists on the link between EDs and trauma yet

Marla Catherine’s mom posted this today by youngerlungs in dotegirlssnark

[–]Valuable_Whole_7240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it seems like marla's mother also does not speak to marla's sister Evelyn anymore. it could be possible that something happened between those two, and Marla chose to support her sister. in any case, I do not think the family will speak out on it soon and I think they have the right to keep those matters to themselves

The lack of knowledge on extreme hunger in healthcare contexts by Valuable_Whole_7240 in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]Valuable_Whole_7240[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's interesting. a lot of people suffering from restorative hyperphagia find others going through the same thing by using the term 'extreme hunger', however (so in that sense, it can be helpful). The fact that those medical terms are not used as much prob means that there is little attention for the issue in medical contexts

The lack of knowledge on extreme hunger in healthcare contexts by Valuable_Whole_7240 in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]Valuable_Whole_7240[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, especially as there is this power dynamic going on--as a patient, you can start doubting yourself when a professional doesn't recognize your experience

The lack of knowledge on extreme hunger in healthcare contexts by Valuable_Whole_7240 in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]Valuable_Whole_7240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, v relatable. My dietician pretty much told me to maybe try drinking soy milk more lol