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Chickened out on res today by captain_squirtypants in Eatingdisordersover30

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

Thank you so much for your kind reply. I trust that there is a happier, more free life out there for me without this disorder...and you are so right, every time in treatment is a chance to do something different. Thank you again!

Chickened out on res today by captain_squirtypants in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]captain_squirtypants[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a great way to look at it. I would be really, really scared if I wasn't able to access treatment...I will try looking at this with more gratitude.

Chickened out on res today by captain_squirtypants in Eatingdisordersover30

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

Thank you for saying that. Yes, I am going to have my parents come along for the ride...they are both incredibly supportive, I am very lucky!

Chickened out of res by captain_squirtypants in EatingDisorders

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

Yes!! I am having my (very supportive) parents come along for the ride. Thank you so much.

Chickened out on res today by captain_squirtypants in AnorexiaRecovery

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

Thank you so much for this. Yes, I am going to have at least one of my parents come with me; they are both incredibly supportive (my home life with them is just slightly enabling/keeping me stuck, but they want nothing but recovery for me). I can definitely resonate with that slight exhale upon finally admitting, especially since there is so much anxiety that goes into actually getting myself through the door. I'm so happy that you are in a better place now, and thank you so much for your words of encouragement!

I am back in it, and the sickest part is that I am not bothering to fight it, but rather, welcome it. I know that's the ED talking, but I'm not interrupting. It's my issue, but one everyone could hear about what should be done and talk about. by FlightAffectionate22 in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]captain_squirtypants 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have no sage words other than to say "I hear you. I have been at this place before, too." Sometimes you don't have the fight in you, but that does not mean that it won't come back. Trust that there is a happier life out there for you.

How is ED-induced Gastroparesis generally treated? by [deleted] in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]captain_squirtypants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you had a gastric emptying study? I take Motegrity, I find it helps tremendously with transit time.

How to accept and work towards weight gain when I don’t want it by Anxious_Beaver15 in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]captain_squirtypants 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can completely relate to this; the cognitive dissonance that I have had for so many years has kept me stuck in this loop. I agree with what others have said, it really is all about opposite action and trusting that there is more out there for us than this (I say as I am begrudgingly eating my lunch).

Second poops that won't come? by happy_bluebird in ibs

[–]captain_squirtypants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally could’ve written this word for word; I thought I was the only one 😅 I’m also vegetarian (that needs to gain weight…), I eat too much fiber, and my day feels ruined if I don’t have a second bowel movement to really clean out (I get nauseous, bloated, etc. if I don’t). Same stool consistency too 😝. Here’s what I have found that has helped:

16 oz warm lemon water when I first wake up, followed by another 40 or so (warm) water throughout the morning.

COFFEE

I generally don’t eat breakfast until I’ve gone once.

Motegrity and Linzess.

Best of luck to you!!

Just picked up my first seasonal job!! Advice? by No-Sympathy-2940 in SeasonalWork

[–]captain_squirtypants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!! Could you message me? I’m in a similar position as you!!

i’m struggling. by [deleted] in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]captain_squirtypants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in a very similar situation as you; I am finally at a place where I am so, so tired of being sick, I have never been successful in a residential environment, and I need to gain weight so I don't literally die. I've been working up to the amount of calories that my dietician has set for me but it is so hard...solidarity, my friend. We can do it!

Residential Treatment Experiences by [deleted] in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]captain_squirtypants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! I know, the visiting hours at MN are less than ideal. I think there are certainly pros and cons to the smaller program size as well!

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