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Introducing... Eating Disorder Care Package
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 November 21st, 2025
...See more We are excited to announce a new initiative: Small Steps and Support Care Package for individuals on their journey to recovery from eating disorders. This care package is filled with handpicked information and resources aimed at promoting self-care, mindfulness, and encouragement. They're not a replacement for professional treatment, but a small token of support to let someone know they're not alone and their journey is recognized.  What's included? * Coping Skills  * Relapse Prevention Plan * Steps to take care of yourself * Various resources and links You can view/ download the Eating Disorder Care Package here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MnhQnwjxpFnJ3aiK0j9d5OAE1eK7epEX/view?usp=drive_link] Feel free to bookmark, or share it with anyone who might need it. Your care and support would make a difference in someone's recovery journey!  @heather225 @KristenHR @dancat1128
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Dear Body: A Letter to Yourself
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 20th, 2025
...See more Hello everyone, Have you ever paused to take a moment to think about your relationship with your body?  We often have complex feelings about our bodies – sometimes love and appreciation, other times frustration or even dislike.  I guess it is all part of the journey. This exercise is part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/JoinUsforEatingDisordersAwarenessWeekFebruary24thFeb28_347433/].  As we celebrate the EDAW [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/JoinUsforEatingDisordersAwarenessWeekFebruary24thFeb28_347433/], we are inviting you to participate in a meaningful exercise: writing a letter to your body.  It is your safe space to express *any* feelings you have, whether positive, negative, or somewhere in between.  Maybe you want to thank your body for its strength and resilience, or maybe you need to express some frustrations.  You can even share your hopes for your body's future. Please know there are no rules here.  You need to be honest, be vulnerable, and be you.  It is more about connecting with yourself and fostering a more mindful and kind relationship with your body. You can do it two ways:  1. Take a piece of paper and pen and write a letter to yourself. And let us know if you did it here in this thread and how did it make you feel.  2. If you are comfortable sharing your letter with us, you can share it here in this thread and we all can reflect and further discuss it as you feel comfortable.   3. Anyone can do this exercise and not limited to the ones who struggle with ED.  Whether you choose to share it with us or keep it private is entirely up to you.  We are simply here to encourage and support you on this journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Who's ready to write their letter?  Let's begin
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Eating Disorder Awareness: Blast from the Past Series
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 February 26th, 2025
...See more Hello everyone,  Welcome to our "Blast from the Past" series for the Eating Disorder Awareness Week [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/JoinUsforEatingDisordersAwarenessWeekFebruary24thFeb28_347433/]. We are sharing a list of insightful and thought-provoking discussions and resources from our community archives. These threads offer a unique glimpse into past conversations, shared experiences, and collective wisdom surrounding eating disorders. Check them out and participate to share your thoughts and experiences.  Some threads and discussions related to the Skills  S.M.A.R.T goals [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/RecoveryMovingOn_1200/SMARTgoals_72205/)] Setting goals is crucial for recovery, but unrealistic goals can hinder progress.  Use the SMART framework to create effective goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.  When setting goals, ask yourself: How specific is it? How will I measure success? Is it achievable? Is it relevant to my situation? Is the timeframe realistic and healthy (especially important for eating disorder recovery, where rapid changes can be harmful)?  Recovery Skill: Self Soothe [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/RecoveryMovingOn_1200/RecoverySkillSelfSoothe_74064/] Self-soothing involves using your five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste) to create enjoyable experiences that signal to your brain that you're safe and everything is okay.  It helps regulate emotions by signaling safety to the brain. This can reduce stress, anxiety, and other difficult emotions, promoting a sense of calm and well-being. Recovery Skill: Behavior chain analysis [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/RecoveryMovingOn_1200/RecoverySkillBehaviorchainanalysis_74077/] Behavior chains help us understand our past coping mechanisms and their triggers. By mapping out the sequence of events leading to a "troubled behavior," we can identify points where intervention might be possible, allowing us to change the chain's course before reaching the undesired outcome.  The questions prompt reflection on the chain's practical application, benefits, and challenges in personal use. Wise Mind - Recovery skill [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/RecoveryMovingOn_1200/WiseMindRecoveryskill_73019/]  The Wise Mind recovery skill, rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), is a powerful tool for individuals with eating disorders (EDs). It helps them find a balance between their emotional and rational minds, enabling them to make healthier choices that support their recovery. Some threads and discussions related to the Tips & Resources Friends & Family - How to Respond [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/FamilyFriendsofIndividualswithEatingDisorders_2046/FriendsFamilyHowtoRespond_324628/]  Supporting someone with an eating disorder requires careful communication.  It's crucial to validate their struggles and offer encouragement, focusing on their strength and progress rather than food or body image.  Asking them directly how you can best support them is helpful.  Avoid comments about weight, body shape, or food intake (how much or little they eat), as these can be triggering and reinforce disordered behaviors.  Understanding the underlying emotional issues connected to eating disorders is also important.  Sharing personal experiences from those with eating disorders can help loved ones understand what is helpful and hurtful to say. Tips for helping a loved one with an Eating Disorder [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/FamilyFriendsofIndividualswithEatingDisorders_2046/TipsforhelpingalovedonewithaEatingDisorder_59024/]  This forum post discusses eating disorders, offering warning signs, advice on how to help someone struggling, and what not to do.  It emphasizes the importance of approaching the topic with empathy, avoiding judgment and ultimatums, and focusing on the person's feelings rather than their weight or eating habits.   Recovery Jukebox! [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/RecoveryMovingOn_1200/RecoveryJukebox_174973/]  It shares a jukebox of recovery-themed songs. Share a song that inspires you, or record yourself singing it on Vocaroo and share the recording. ED Care Package [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/General_2454/IntroducingEatingDisorderCarePackage_324611/]  It is a "Small Steps and Support Care Package" for individuals recovering from eating disorders. This free, downloadable package offers self-care tips, mindfulness exercises, a relapse prevention plan, and helpful resources.  It is designed as a supportive gesture, not a replacement for professional help, to remind people they're not alone.  Share it with anyone who might benefit! Celebrate the Small Victories [Click here] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/eds/General_2454/EDAWeek6CelebratetheSmallVictories_324608/] It is a space to offer compassion and encouragement to those struggling with eating disorders.  This thread is dedicated to celebrating all victories, big or small, as crucial steps forward in the recovery journey. Explore these threads and join to share your insights, thoughts, and reflections. If you know of any thread or discussions related to Eating Disorder awareness or coping, please do share the link in the comments. 
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To eat or not to eat is the question
by brenbird
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 1 day ago
...See more I haven't eaten in 24 hours and I want to eat but omg I'm so skinny and my belly stays flat but the second I eat that's not the case anymore all I've had is ice water 
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TW: SH and ED
by lovingCranberry7956
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I have diagnosed depression but I don't have anything else diagnosed. I know I'm just doing all this for attention, but I honestly don't like being confronted about it. I used to cut only because other people told me to and to post it in a group that encourages that stuff. I also used to starve myself or restrict, but it was never for very long. Like a bit ago, I really didn't want to eat because I was trying to restrict and I thought I ate too much. Even when my friend came over, I didn't eat. Whenever anything mental health related happens to me, my sister always calls me an attention seeker and to just stop. After my friend left that time, my sister told me "now you're starving yourself for attention?" Or something like that. It really just made me want to restrict more, I don't know why. Maybe to make my sister feel bad I'm not sure
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Can't lose weight
by sunnyStrawberries4807
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I was skinny a year ago because of a strict diet, but last winter, I gained weight because of the cold weather. Now, we are in summer, and I can't lose weight again. I was avoiding fats and carbs completely for 6 days a week so I was skinny and fainting a lot. Now, I ate fats and carbs every day but with limits as it is healthier, but I gained weight then. I tried to limit my calorie intake three months ago and I didn't lose weight until I made it very strict for a week, but I got back to eating a lot again the next week. There is a specific limit in which when I follow, I lose weight, but I fail to follow it because I take anyipsychotics that make me have high appetite and low calorie burn rate. I did some changes today in my plan. I decided to reduce the calories of the day after the day I mess in eating, and adjust my workout burn count, and keep walking every day. I hope I come after a few weeks talking about how I succeeded.
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Please
by brenbird
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more 2 school years ago was when it started. I guess you could call it disordered eating idrk. but I would eat 1 meal or 2 meals a day or js snacks. and that carried on into last year and I don't remember the last time I had breakfast. I eat no more than 2 meals a day and I've lost pounds slowly but then I thought I was finally able to eat normally. but now I cant get myself to eat or I want to eat but I get nauseous when I try to or I'm too sad to eat or I don't have the food I want to eat
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saw someone post this
by goldenFriend9441
Last post
 Monday
...See more I don’t want to see anymore posts about “glow ups.” Your body is not a home improvement project. Society pressures you to change it to sell products and services.
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not eating
by vexs2008
Last post
 Sunday
...See more TW-idk if this would be an eating disorder i never talk about this but genuinely i never feel hungry. i haven’t eaten in 3 days but i just don’t feel the need to and can’t get myself to because the thought makes me sick. on the other hand though there can be the odd rare day where all i can do is just eat snacks none stop.
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food obsession
by pioneeringSkies2115
Last post
 June 30th
...See more I think my worst problem is food being too important in my life. Eating is the highlight of my day and also a source of shame. if I'm not eating food, I'm thinking about food and vice versa. its reallly sad to realize during friends hangouts that u done really have anything to say.
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Not sure
by reii1
Last post
 June 28th
...See more I feel unsure about whether im going through arfid or just a picky eater, but recently theres been a lot of new side effects and such like my appetite is at an all time low as well as my nausea when eating is heightened. And I dont really know how to go about this because I want to know what's going on, but I dont want to get it diagnosed with my parents knowing.
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TW:This poem is strictly for people thats going through a hard time please dont read it if you are going through alot
by discreetPomegranate1970
Last post
 June 22nd
...See more TW:ED F*t,it's all i see F*t is all on me No matter how ski*ny people may see me I will always be that girl who's begging for a waist Scale numbers dropping at a rapid pace But my mind will not be fooled by such lies Scale numbers are a devil in disguise It makes my heart bleed knowing it will never be enough But i can never get over the disgust The numbing feeling of being thin The emptiness of nothing filling me to the brim The addiction is overwhelming Yet i crave more So yes, fat is all i see But i rather be starving than actually be me.
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Ed
by courageousSummer186
Last post
 June 22nd
...See more Hi everyone I been recently struggling with and Ed and idk what to do I always count the calorie and I don't go over 600 or 800 idk if any of this is tw
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Ed
by courageousSummer186
Last post
 June 21st
...See more Hi everyone I've been struggling with and Ed for the past few months and idk what to do about it I only eat Abt 500 to 600 calories a day and I constantly count the bites of food intake the sips of water I drink and how many steps I take idk what to do
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Fear
by discreetPomegranate1970
Last post
 June 21st
...See more Im completely terrified when i go a couple days with eating "normally" or i think my face is getting a little chubby or bloated. It makes me think im getting fat or recovering. Then i start comparing myself from old photos when my ed first started to now and it makes me depressed.

Eating Disorder Support

Welcome to Eating Disorder Support! We are welcoming you with open arms and hope to be part of your recovery journey. All are welcome to participate, whether you are a family member watching a loved one struggling or struggling yourself. 


What are the different forum topics for Eating Disorder Support?

Anorexia Nervosa Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Anorexia Nervosa. 

Binge Eating Disorder Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Binge Eating.

Bulimia Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Bulimia.

Discussions & Check-ins: A place for general discussions and regular community check-ins.

General Support: Need any other support that doesn’t fit within another topic? Post it here!

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Community Guidelines

The following are some guidelines specific to the Eating Disorder Sub-Community that we request you to follow along with the general Forum Guidelines. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure a safe and supportive space for everyone, within this sub-community.

  • Refrain from mentioning specific weights or calorie counts to avoid triggering others.
  • Remember this is a support community - we should all be supportive of each other’s stories and struggles.
  • Everyone’s struggles are different; please avoid encouraging anyone to lose or gain weight.
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