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Dear Body: A Letter to Yourself
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 August 30th
...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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Introducing... Eating Disorder Care Package
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 August 30th
...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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Eating Disorder Support Automated Taglist - New
by theriverissinging
Last post
 August 22nd
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Eating Disorder Support Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?30c2f12674c3d76b794a13ccbe111c5a]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” Taglist to be used for check-ins, discussions, events and announcements. ------------------------- we'll be compiling the latest taglist through a process outlined here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/SuggestionsandProblemSolving_383/TeaCakeCompilingautomatedtaglists_291762/] every time we make a post.
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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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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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New here, just need someone to level with me
by EulalioPirozzi
Last post
 May 2nd
...See more I have never sought help before. This is new for me, as a man at a young age its instilled in us to push things down and deal with it. I can't do that anymore. I'm a 38-year-old man in a happy, loving marriage of 10 years, and I have a Binge eating disorder. When I am upset, I eat for comfort, but then I eat until I'm sick, and then I feel awful. The cycle is brutal for me. Some days/weeks are better than others, where I try to stay on track with food and being mindful, but other times my emotions get in the way. 
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BED - new to the forum
by MrNorris
Last post
 April 30th
...See more Hello, Am 59 and new to the forum after binge eating for the last 39 years - would love to hear stories and get on the path to wellness after all this time.
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send help please
by girlonline1816
Last post
 March 22nd
...See more to whoever is reading this, hi!! so i’m a teen and i suffer from binge eating. i think it has something to do with the fact that i have mild depression, but i could be wrong. ive always been a little bigger, and that hasn’t bothered me until the last year or so. i wouldn’t call myself overweight, im just not as skinny as others my age, especially these last few months. it only started to matter to me when i overheard a convo that i probably would’ve been better off not hearing between my parents. they were talking about how much weight ive gained and how i need to eat better. ( im not asking for sympathy or attention here, js telling yall why i think it started) from that day on i havent slept very well and all i do is eat. i do play a sport, but that isn’t even fun anymore. and my anxiety is really high right now because all i can think about is the fact that it’s almost summer and im not comfortable in my own skin.  does anybody have any tips or advice to help me not binge eat? i don’t want to starve myself, but it’s starting to feel like that’s the only option. please send help!!
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Asking for advice
by bl4ckcat
Last post
 February 26th
...See more I am a 16 years old girl struggling with an eating disorder and depression.The last months I just violently overeat and vomit,I gaidened 8kg over the last 2 years,I feel awful,I am sabotaging myself.I am ashamed to ask the people around me for help,because when I have mentioned my hardships they either ignore me venting about it or just give me a pitiful look mistaking the cry for help with attention seeking or venting.i went to a therapist a few times and that did nothing.I really want to speak with people who understand or have a situation similiar to mine.I will strongly appreciate every comment,because I am new here and still getting into it.
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43 years of hell
by SugarFreePlumFaery
Last post
 February 11th
...See more Hello all, I turned 65 last month and this marked 43 years of struggling, fussing, fighting, etc with my body.  I started binge eating as a young college student in the early 80s and it wasn't until I was prescribed Monjauro for my diabetes that things turned around for me.   I do not credit the drug with my total turn around, it is only part.  The other two things that are meaningful for me, are my long daily cardio sessions ( cycling on a stationary bike at home ), long walks and intermittent fasting.   I have spent nearly my entire life, certainly all my adult life dieting, starving, over exercising, in therapy, and I am glad somehow I have gotten to the other side, though my youth is totally gone now.     The struggle and pain of BED is real and can end up lasting decades.     There is hope.   💜
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Binge Eating & Diabetes
by lavendaire0
Last post
 January 13th
...See more I’m wondering if anyone else might be struggling with binge eating & type 2 diabetes? My diabetes landed me in the hospital early October with DKA (diabetic keto acidosis) which was a pretty big scare for me. I was prescribed Glipizide in addition to the Metformin I was already taking and it has helped a lot, but I am into my 4th week of a healthier diet and my need to binge eat is crushing me. I know that in order to actually live, I have to stay on this low carb diet. I’ve not been on this diet for a month before I feel like giving up. I’m struggling to see how it will be possible to live on this diet for the rest of my life and I’m struggling to cope with the need to eat. Does anyone struggle with the same? Any tips or advice? How do you cope?
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Problems
by Ariias
Last post
 November 21st, 2025
...See more I need some help. I am trying to eat normally again, but every time I do eat, I just end up eating more and more. The urges are just too much and I can ignore them or distract myself anymore. I'm trying so hard but it seems eaiser to just fast again. Does anyone have anything that helps them avoid the voices or try to eat more normal?
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Feeling gross
by s3v34
Last post
 August 11th, 2025
...See more I feel really disgusting for having BED instead of any other ED. It's a really strange thing to think but I guess it's because no one ever believes me or supports me just because I'm overweight and not underweight.
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break down or binge and break down
by strwberyjellies
Last post
 July 20th, 2025
...See more Hi, I've been struggling with this for a few years now, and cant seem to stop. Im almost 15 and have been having body struggles since i was 12, i used to starve myself during the day at school and then binge on everything when i got home. Now, I found myself so lost i decided to start homeschooling, which has been much better for my mental health but much worse for my binge ed. Ive been eating so much more. Its like a repetative cycle. I'd binge for days on end and then eat super healthy and try to excersize it all off. I feel stuck on this loop and just want to feel normal. I've been going to therapy in real life, but i don't feel like its working. I just want to recover.
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Binge Eating
by violet228
Last post
 July 12th, 2025
...See more I'm violet, and im pretty young. 13-15 years old, but i have bed, and it sucks. sometimes im not even hungry, and i go and eat a ton of food, and then i feel disgusting after.

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. 

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  • 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.
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