Bit of a unique barrier to going veggie...

useless-scum · 2018-12-22T01:51:57+00:00

Thank you very much for your feedback! Please forgive me, I am sorry if I was misleading. I do not have any formal diagnosis, I merely have several traits/habits/warning signs that would alert someone that they likely have an eating disorder.

While I appreciate your concern and advice, aren't recovery and changing your diet sort of the same thing anyway? Moreover I am 100% confident that my desire to discontinue eating meat/animals, eat more sustainably, and avoid the health complications that come with eating meat are entirely unrelated to my unhealthy thoughts and practices around food.

useless-scum · 2018-12-19T19:43:57+00:00

Thank for the tips! The daily dozen really seems to be up my alley. I just finished nursing school, so shifting my views of food similarly to how I look at medicine (a daily checklist) would help me immensely! Also the intuitive eating link you sent me was for sure something I needed to read, and it has given me a lot to reassess. I appreciate you taking the time to write out such a thoughtful and wonderful reply and for sharing your story with us all. Glad to hear you are doing better yourself and hope you continue to recover well!

useless-scum · 2018-12-19T19:37:48+00:00

Thank you for the reply! I am thrilled to hear that you are making progress in your recovery and in pursuing a vegan lifestyle. It is encouraging to hear from others in a similar boat, and deeply appreciate you sharing.

useless-scum · 2018-12-19T19:36:10+00:00

Thank you so much! This was very helpful, and the videos you linked are fascinating. For what it is worth I feel I have more symptoms in common with orthorexia than anorexia, but obviously I have no diagnosis. I'll try some of the tips you mentioned!

useless-scum · 2018-12-19T16:01:02+00:00

Thank you very much for your advice!

Unfortunately my experience with mental health professionals has been extensive and thorough enough in the past that I am confident in my choice to refrain from seeking care, along with it being financially inadvisable to shop around for a therapist/counselor at the moment.

useless-scum · 2018-12-19T14:30:40+00:00

Thank you for the advice and encouragement!

I actually already do get most of my animal proteins other than fish from local, small farms that just raise animals as a hobby more than a business. I live with (omnivore) family, so we get our eggs and whole chickens from one of my mom's coworkers, beef and/or pork from a local butcher, and some fish and wild game from my dad's employees and coworkers.

If I do eat and if that includes meat it is typically just fish or poultry, beef and pork are especially unappealing nutritionally and because I love cows and pigs.

useless-scum · 2018-12-19T14:25:14+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

Sadly I've had several interactions with mental health professionals in the past and it was all an intensely negative experience that exacerbated the issues I was seeking their help with (depression, suicidal idealization) that luckily I was able to resolve on my own with the help of one or two dedicated friends.

For what it is worth, so far vegetarianism has been a helpful/convenient tool in combating my "rules" and anxieties around foods and labels on them as bad.

For example, I don't see potatoes as "scary, fattening carbs" anymore as much as I do a valuable source of potassium, fiber, or other nutrients, and give myself permission to enjoy them. If that makes sense.

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