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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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I am needing some support
by BambiMish
Last post
 Saturday
...See more I have had bulimia for over 15 years. I am afraid 
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Binge Eating
by WildflowerAndWord
Last post
 Friday
...See more I am really struggling with binge eating. Its like I can't stop eating. I will eat and not even be hungry and eat until I make myself sick. Does anyone else struggle with this? Any tips/tricks to help stop?
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Eating disorder
by beldy
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hey I suffer a lot because of my weight friends always move me I want to cut down
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Restrictive eating without body image problems
by pastelspring
Last post
 Thursday
...See more I don’t actually have an eating disorder, but I wasn’t sure where else to put this and thought this would be the most fitting forum. Trigger warnings: restrictive eating, self-harm, self-punishment Recently, eating has been a struggle of mine. Skipping meals started out as a simple way of punishing myself. Over time, it has become a pretty significant problem in my life. Once I realized it was becoming more of a problem, not just a one-time thing, I really tried to stop restricting. But so much of the time, I just can’t force myself to eat. It doesn’t feel like a choice anymore. And it just keeps taking over my life. When I hear about people struggling with these things, it’s usually related to body image. But for me, it’s not about that at all. It’s just another form of self-harm. The thought processes that leads me to restricting is very similar to that of self-harming. Both are punishments that make me feel more in control over my life. I feel like I never see people restricting solely for punishment and control, without any care for body image. So I’ve just been feeling really alone in all of this. It’s felt kind of isolating. I came here to see if anyone else has similar experiences
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Hey
by hiIamheretoolisten
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 Thursday
...See more Heyyy
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Hi
by hiIamheretoolisten
Last post
 August 4th
...See more Hi yall !
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Life Without Ed
by jesusredeemedme2425
Last post
 August 3rd
...See more If y'all have an eating disorder, you HAVE to read this book! It changed my view of my eating disorder. This book personifies eating disorders as an abusive, narcissistic partner named Ed. It helps you separate yourself from your eating disorder, which makes it easier to fight back and recover. <3 Read it, and let me know what you think! <3
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Food
by BarBar
Last post
 August 3rd
...See more For some reason I can't seem to stop eating. It's not that I want to stop eating all together (though I have thought about it), I just keep eating even when I'm full. I eat so much that my stomach hurts but then I still keep eating. Help. I don't know why I'm doing this to myself. I feel sick from all the food that I shove into my mouth..
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Honest sharing and seeking some advice
by caramelcoffee1818
Last post
 August 3rd
...See more Hi there! I just want to share my feelings, as it is a place where I can be understood. I have the eating disorder for a few years now, and it makes my life harder, to be honest. I'm always concerned about my weight, and the fear of gaining extra weight scares me more, that death. In the March I had started working with a therapist, but for a few months I gained 5 kg, so I gave up on therapy. I feel completely hopeless. Sometimes I have periods of overeating, then restricting, self-hatred, and desire to harm myself. I hate myself for loving food and not being able to stop eating. I hate how my body looks, it is so disgusting with that extra weight. I just want to be skinny, to have snatched waist, and delicate figure in general. I try to avoid sweets, but I love it so much, so it makes me feel so unhappy - not to eat food you really enjoy. And the worst thing about it is my envy. When I see a skinny girl, my heart is burning. Especially when it is my good friend - she is such a beautiful and gorgeous girl, I love her so much and appreciate our friendship, but I can't help but to be envious of her skinny figure. I don't want to harm her, I don't want her to suffer, I hate myself for these miserable thoughts, but I can't make my heart stop feeling this. I just want to be like her, but it brings me so much shame, guilt, and pain.  This total concentration on my weight and body image totally consumes my joy, my happiness, my life. And I don't know how to help myself. I will be really grateful for any advices and commentaries. Thank you;)
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Tips and tools please
by decisiveMaple9561
Last post
 July 26th
...See more I feel like I can’t control my eating again. Ugh I don’t know if this will stop. Any tips or tools anyone has for binge eating or overeating
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i hate tracking calories and weighing my food
by pablo219
Last post
 July 26th
...See more just want to share my thoughts in hopes someone has a situation like this or a similar one.  it's been about a month since I've stopped aggressive dieting. I was doing this for months in my second semester of school just to binge and redo it again. Wasn't even worth the 13 pounds lost, didn't look lean, didn't look "jacked" just puny with a tiny belly that I'm still insecure about. it just felt weird eating at my maintenance calories after eating so little. Even after that I still avoided eating out with my family, eating at events, and overall still being so restrictive. Few days ago when I reached my daily calorie goal, my brother gave me a piece of cake he made. I couldn't resist and just ate it. I felt so guilty the only way to cope was to binge. Then the following day I binged again. I just wished I would eat intuitively and make good meals without seeing numbers in food to build a solid physique in the gym. I'm so dependent on my food scale and calorie tracking app because without it I wouldn't know how to portion my food without getting the fear of how many calories were in my meal and fear of gaining weight. I just want to stop being so restrictive, and eat normally for once, and eat out without worrying about what im eating
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very tired
by peachcherubim
Last post
 July 24th
...See more im not going to disclose how long, as i know eating disorders are contagious and competitive. i dont want to hurt anyone. but i started a fast and i cannot stop and im so exhausted. i wish i could change. i tried and i clearly didnt do so well. i know eating disorders take a lifetime to heal but all i seem to care about right now is getting worse and losing weight, and all the logic i was able to provide myself in active recovery, i am not now. i just feel like im in too deep again. 

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!

Family and Friends of Individuals with Eating Disorders: Watching a loved on struggle with an Eating Disorder? Discuss it here.

Introductions, Fun & Games: A place to introduce yourself and take part in a variety of fun, games and icebreakers.

Recovery & Moving On: Recovering from an Eating Disorder? Share your story here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


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Eating Disorder FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help! I still have a question! 

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you!


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.
  • Avoid overly graphic content and mark potentially sensitive posts with a ‘Trigger Warning’ at the top line of the post.
  • Pro-eating disorder content will not be tolerated.
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