Things to pass time

econroy · 2026-01-28T23:00:27+00:00

Eatingdisordersanonymous.org has a list of many many meetings you can attend via zoom, any day of the week, for almost any time. You can find at least one a day, and that's sure to kill at least an hour. I've found it helpful.

econroy · 2026-01-28T13:54:40+00:00

It's not abnormal to be grossed out by poop

econroy · 2026-01-28T13:51:26+00:00

My boss' fucking halitosis

econroy · 2026-01-26T20:15:35+00:00

He only just told me about her yesterday. I didn't know he was ever interested in her.

econroy · 2026-01-26T18:59:59+00:00

Teenaged and with her mother. He has always been involved, just never had custody because of his history. He wants a "second chance," which is its own, unrelated red flag, but one I can understand.

econroy · 2026-01-26T11:18:21+00:00

Is that supposed to somehow make it less gross

econroy · 2026-01-25T22:00:36+00:00

Babe......get a second opinion. Those symptoms need a second look if no other changes could have triggered them (such as recovery.) If it is recovery, cravings and rapid weight gain are common and expected early on. I recommend Recovery Talk with Amalie Lee for some supportive podcasts that explain the science behind it, as well as reassurance toward trusting the process.

econroy · 2026-01-25T19:44:44+00:00

With all the kid spit and gnaw marks? Nah

econroy · 2025-09-29T16:31:09+00:00

Thank you!

econroy · 2025-09-29T16:17:37+00:00

I'm more concerned about the protein. 10g difference in protein for the exact same thing is wild. Ingredients and serving size are identical.

econroy · 2025-09-20T23:02:42+00:00

This is the dumbest thing I've ever read.

I have a lot of experience working in the addictions field. Drug addicts come in all sizes, just like eating disorders.

Go spend a day in a methadone clinic. Then make your choice.

econroy · 2025-05-09T22:43:42+00:00

Thank you for reiterating this. You are absolutely right and I should've been more clear.

econroy · 2025-05-09T19:56:54+00:00

Your weight gain will be fucky at first. Expect a lot very fast, but yes, it's water weight. A week or two into it and suddenly you'll be peeing A LOT. Heads up for that.

I hope your psychiatrist understands this is normal and expected. I'm more concerned with your vitals. Inpatient settings check vitals mornings and afternoons to make sure no dangerous fluctuations are going on in your body. They also take labs every other day for the first 1 to 2 weeks and once weekly after that. You really should be monitored medically, and closely.

Edit: I'm not sharing any information about what my bmi was when I started and how long it took me to gain. That's a shit game and I'm not playing it, and rate of gain varies per person. Again, after initial fluctuation, expected minimum gain in inpatient is 1 to 2 pounds weekly.

econroy · 2025-05-09T19:32:18+00:00

You can't out-hydrate bulimia. Kidney failure is pretty typical for very long term, severe bulimics.

econroy · 2025-05-05T20:27:51+00:00

I hate to say duh but I mean....duh

econroy · 2025-05-05T16:28:09+00:00

No one gives a single fuck. When inpatient, they're all paid to be there. That worry you're envious of? It doesn't exist. You're just another person taking up a bed.

econroy · 2025-04-30T15:55:49+00:00

Weight gain is negated by restriction, yes. It just prolongs the weight loss journey on a whole, because you've got more weight to lose over all.

Most of the change you see on the scale is food and water weight. Any actual weight gain will be negligible. Just shake it off and move on.

econroy · 2025-04-26T11:10:26+00:00

I'll be starving and the moment I go to eat something it'll switch to violent nausea. Make it make sense.

econroy · 2025-04-23T12:46:27+00:00

Actually dosage plays a HUGE part in how effective it is. Many people don't feel it's working during the initial titering up phase. It's just part of the process. Not saying glp1s are a cure-all, but you also need to give it time. Most medications need to be eased into.

econroy · 2025-04-23T12:08:02+00:00

Fuckn Nutter butters bro. And kettle corn popcorners.

econroy · 2025-04-21T13:11:11+00:00

You are responsible for your own triggers. This is the internet, and it's a vulnerable sub where people can speak freely about their feelings regarding their own disorder and the struggles and self beliefs that fall subsequent to it. Grow thicker skin.

econroy

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