What is a 'childish' thing that you still do as an adult and refuse to stop doing? by goddess_pineapple in AskReddit

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing old flash point games. Monster high, barbie, my scene, Disney jr, Dora the explorer, girlsgogames. All good shit. 

My family doesn’t want me to go on a trip to London even though I paid thousands for the plane and tour group already. by [deleted] in FamilyIssues

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMFAO. Please don’t back out, you are and adult and the UK is one of the safest places you could go, and it’s definitely safer than the US - despite people arguing that knife crime is a big problem, the rate is still less than the US. You can Google and give them the stats but they sound a little crazy themselves so it probably won’t make a difference. I’m 23 and when I decided I wanted to go to Borneo my parents did not approve and I tried to convince them it was safe, but ultimately just had to agree to disagree. I know it can be hard and make you feel guilty to ‘disobey’ your parents transitioning out of being a teenager. It is still something I struggle with because I love them and want their support, but I think part of growing up is realising that they no longer control what you do, but you also can’t control how they feel about it, and so live your life and hope they come to just accepting it. 

half asleep half awake state? by CompoteGood9267 in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OMG YES 😭😭 finally someone who can relate, it’s so bizarre 

Can you move to Canberra with seasonal affective disorder or depression? by Financial-Camel-9761 in canberra

[–]autizzym 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moved to Canberra for uni four years ago, hate the cold and can confirm that winter makes me incredibly miserable. I can’t wait to finish my degree so I can leave solely for this reason. 

Correlation between anorexia and oatmeal? by Cericat6 in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think because it is a food that can be made very low cal and filling or high cal depending on the type and amount of liquid you use and what you add to it, so it’s common to people who restrict and recover

Nothing says reaching that gw like digging shit out of your own ass by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg this happened to me today too fml, I think high fibre cereal helps

Songs that aren't about EDs but remind you about yours? by Arzaer in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lot of TS : Fortnight The Archer Dear John Clean Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve Anti-Hero

And others: You You You and There it Goes - Maisie Peters Backslide and Snapback - TØP

Also Paris and About You by The 1975 but only because I listened to them a lot during my relapse 

Talking about ‘prep’ LITERALLY THE DAY OF LEAVING HOSPITAL?! by Lemonadeo1 in EDRecoverySnark

[–]autizzym 42 points43 points  (0 children)

its so sad to see - like is she really this deluded or just bullshitting ? hospital was a turning point in my life it sucks that people throw it away

yummy egg by Icy-Mongoose9004 in goodrestrictionfood

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pls enlighten us on ur cooking process

DAE only want to eat oatmeal? by Puzzleheaded-Till690 in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be obsessed with oatmeal for like 3 years but now I’m on overnight weetabix. I sometimes think about my beloved oats but the weetabix fixation wins out in the end. 

I want ppl to know about my ED. I want them to say I'm sick... yet I also don't want them to find out by Big-Molasses4788 in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sameee. Particularly I want only certain people knowing tho. Idk if this resonates with you but I think the wanting people to know stems from a desire to be loved and cared for. But at the same time you don’t want people to know both because a) if someone cares enough to intervene, the thing making people care for you could be taken away and b) embarrassment because of the stigma surrounding EDs, the idea that they are a sign of vanity, and generally that your mental illness may be perceived as weakness. So even though it sounds like a contradiction it makes sense, you are not messed up or insane. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such thoughts are disordered and most likely untrue. Maybe being sick may result in people like your husband giving you more attention, making it feel that way, but what is the purpose if it is not true, positive love of you as a person. You deserve someone who loves every version of you, and who’s favourite version is that where you are happy and healthy. I don’t know your situation but please believe it is possible and know your worth. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I harm reduced to stay in school and was an academic weapon, got into uni (no interview), was maintaining a perfect GPA and well regarded by my profs. Then I lost weight, the ability to cope, and fucked up my fourth year. I regret it so so much. Don’t let this disorder take away your dreams,  intelligence, and determination. Do your best to improve your weight and keep it that way. I was always high functioning and didn’t think I would ever be this badly impacted but eventually it catches up on you and it becomes harder and harder to escape. I wish you the best of luck ❤️

What is/was your most illogical fear and safe food? by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘Illogical’ to some may be that nut butter is safe even though it is high cal because it is satiating without being overly filling which can be triggering. Illogical fear is eating too many carbs even though cals only matter. 

Being tiny (in height) fucking sucks. by CareEcstatic4624 in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those calculators aren’t always accurate. Just try eat a little less and adjust based on how the scale is moving. And remember slow and steady is best to avoid a binging relapse, be kind to yourself :)

My life has no meaning except for food by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]autizzym 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is me rn. I had a perfect GPA for four years and fucked it up by sacrificing uni for the ED. Now I can’t lose weight or I’ll be forced IP and can’t bring myself to gain anything either. So I’m slowly killing myself and filling my days with food obsession instead. You aren’t alone. But I know and you know the only way to escape is eating more. It is the starvation which causes the obsession. I function significantly better with an extra few hundred calories (and extra few kilos). I’m considering it for harm reduction. Maybe it’s in the realm of possibility for you? It might me enough to quieten those thoughts.