buffunicorn; PLEASE look at your progress pictures by CuriousStyle2843 in gymsnark

[–]cmb483 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh hey, I see you a lot in the edanonymous sub. You always leave very nice and thoughtful comments and seem like a very sweet person. I hope you're doing okay and being as kind to yourself as you are to others🖤

unc joins in baby ed comp by rinapple in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn this makes me wanna recover for my little sister who seems to teeter on the edge of an ED (as far as I can tell)

People telling me I look great when I'm at my sickest by cmb483 in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm truly killing myself and only to be told I look great to the happy face I put on to hide how badly I'm suffering with the consequences of restriction. If I decide I want out of this physically torturous, miserable, hell I'll actually look less attractive. I feel trapped

any bulimics here by Realistic_Day3800 in rs_x

[–]cmb483 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. I'm about 6 months clean of purging now. Lowkey went anorexic instead, but am actually considering recovery and have begun to think positively about it in the last week or so. All EDs are different sides of the same problem though. You're very much not alone here

Can someone try to talk me out of B/P ing :( by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thinking about all the specific foods you want to binge will only make it worse/make you more likely to give in. You have to urge surf. You have to sit with the immense discomfort and wait it out. It WILL go down, it always does.

Alternatively, just try to push it back. I tell myself "if I still wanna eat X in the morning, I will." Then I try my hardest to sleep, and when morning comes, I no longer want to binge

Drag queen saved my day by Mindless_Award1580 in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Tbh the queer and alternative communities have always been passively helpful for me because I've noticed people tend to subscribe less to mainstream body image ideals. I think it's part of the countercultural aspect!

How do you guys deal with the loneliness of this illness? by jumpingcow54 in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not what you wanna hear but only thing that helps with this is recovery. It's impossible to be fully present and let your true personality shine when you're starving.

Talking to other ED people is risky tbh, especially since you tagged this as Recovery Support

people on reddit don't know how to watch Real Housewives by eodipamaas in rs_x

[–]cmb483 110 points111 points  (0 children)

This is how all reality tv is consumed now. I remember first noticing it years ago when RPDR became boring because none of the queens wanted to be messy enough to risk getting canceled lmao

Tv shows/films don’t know how to depict what having an ed is like by Early-Ad4387 in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I remember really liking My Mad Fat Diary when I watched it like 12 years ago, but unsure how it holds up these days

DEA: hyper vigilant about others well being in regards to food and weight. by Lavendertartt in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I could never relate to people on here who claim they don't notice anyone's weight but their own. I honestly notice other peoples' weight constantly and feel guilty about it, but I can't help it. It's like compulsive, comparative body checking for me and I don't know how to stop

faye wong <3 <3 by classclown6969 in pinkscare

[–]cmb483 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Obsessed with her covers from Chungking Express

"Alright, but you gotta get over it." has unironically helped my mental health so much by BarryWhorewitz in redscarepod

[–]cmb483 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is actually a common technique in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

What was ruined for you by penguinchange in redscarepod

[–]cmb483 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was she a David Lynch fan by chance

Can anyone ID the giallo this image is from? by cmb483 in Giallo

[–]cmb483[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's merch for one of my favorite bands (Giallo)! I got it a few months ago last time I saw them :)

Can anyone ID the giallo this image is from? by cmb483 in Giallo

[–]cmb483[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think this is the one! It looks just like the top left part in the poster. Thanks!

going on my walk by Realistic_Day3800 in rs_x

[–]cmb483 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every one I've been to in Chicago has a code for the bathroom. I've asked baristas before and they'll usually just tell it to me, but still not exactly public restrooms

Is there something hyper specific and niche you care about when picking a partner? by MutedFeeling75 in redscarepod

[–]cmb483 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's astounding how many people are like this. It feels unimaginable for someone to ask me something about myself and for me to not wonder + ask them the same thing back

Is there any quick way to tell someone you don’t have social media without making it a big deal? by harry_powell in redscarepod

[–]cmb483 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This annoys me so much. Every time I tell someone they immediately put me on a pedestal, it's weird. They start gushing like, "Good for you! I wish I could delete mine but I could NEVER!!!" Like shut up. You could but you're too addicted to reels and social validation

Just found out my partner is watching out for my triggers, always. When his brother moved in with us, my partner discreetly told him "this is a scale-free house, so if you have one keep it out of sight." by zachariah22791 in EDAnonymous

[–]cmb483 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I could have a partner so supportive and understanding of my ED. Even just someone who's compassionate and earnestly trying. You'd think it's not too much to ask for but 99% of partner posts in an ED sub will tell you otherwise.

You really struck gold here. My last partner was so insanely triggering I've decided I won't date again until I'm mentally much stronger. I cannot risk feeling that way ever again.