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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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my teeth are SO screwed
by Iliveonbooksalone
Last post
 Sunday
...See more i only started purging like a month ago (maybe a month and a half) and i used to restrict before that the thing is i haven't even LOST any weight but my teeth are yellow and i used to have "perfect" (i don't like that they're called perfect that isn't how it works but yeah straight and white) teeth other than maybe staining from CAFFEINE but now ??? i'm so scared because my mom's a dentist she'll definitely know and also they don't grow back this can't be fixed it's not worth it none of this is worth it but i can't STOP
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I’m new
by Moth127
Last post
 Sunday
...See more Hi I’m new to 7 cups and *tw* but does anyone have any advice for how to stop purging so much? I’d really appreciate advice and/or support so if you have anything to add I’d be really grateful.
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How I cured my 20 year eating disorder
by Monistewart
Last post
 Friday
...See more I had anorexia when I was 14 which then developed into serious, ruining my life bulimia for over 20 years. I tried many different things, therapy, willpower, travel, work, healthy eating, exercise but the compulsion would never go away. Then I met a lady who was a Dianetics counsellor and she explained to me about the reactive mind and how compulsions and destructive impulses stem from that mind. I took a series of counselling sessions with her and within 20 hrs, I found the cause and completely handled it. The obsessive compulsion blew and disappeared and for the first time in over 20 years I could start living my life. I was really amazed and wanted to see if this was a stable win. And after some weeks, I could truly see that the compulsion  was really gone and now I was in control of my life.  So I want to give hope to anyone struggling and know that there is a solution 
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healthy method for help my bulimia
by aquaSky2649
Last post
 September 8th
...See more hey, im a 17 years old boy, i lost 30 kg, i had 90 kg before everything, ive been struggle with bulimia, laxatives abuse, dizzines and body image, no one cares about my health since my parents think boys cant have eating disorder, its 3 years since i have it, i forced myself to believe that im not allowed to eat because im queer, i thought i escaped it, but always come back, i need some healthy method to manage distract myself for cope with it, without harming my body, thank you!.
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food obsession
by pioneeringSkies2115
Last post
 September 8th
...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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Bulimia Method Question
by passionateSea5531
Last post
 June 21st, 2025
...See more TW - purging method Hi everyone, I was just curious if anyone had any information surrounding 'Tube Vomiting' and where I can find more information about this. 
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What do I do?
by DarkAsNight33
Last post
 June 9th, 2025
...See more I don't know how much longer this can keep going on. I was purging 4x a day for a little over 3 months, until I told my mom & therapist (who tried to hospitalize me). Now my mom keeps an eye on me all the time, and doesn't believe me when I say I don't purge (I'm lying). I still purge daily, only now in the shower so she can't find out. I know I should tell her, I know she just wants to help, but I can't. I don't know what to do. I just started an IOP but no one in the group really struggles with this so I can't discuss it there, and I don't know my therapist yet. I'm just so tired, and I don't know what there is left to do. 
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Struggling with bulimia
by Crankymom
Last post
 January 28th, 2025
...See more Struggling with bulimia, after a long time I've finally admitted to it. It's been really difficult dealing with self hatred. It's also very hard because the truth of the matter is, I am overweight and do need to loose weight because it's effecting my health. But Im struggling with doing it in any form of healthy way. I keep going back and purging because I hate myself and I hate my body. I don't know what to do.
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Hi do you know how I can find an Ed group chat?
by LolaThePineapple
Last post
 November 18th, 2024
...See more ?
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oopies
by twerp
Last post
 January 15th, 2024
...See more I can't stop shoving things in my mouth after I get sad it's so annoying bru what a bunch of hippy dippy baloney 🥸
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Can't lose weight :(
by ambitiousFriend32
Last post
 October 25th, 2023
...See more I'm very frustrated that I'm not losing weight even though I'm eating well and exercising a lot. Idk if it's the new birth control (implant in my arm) or the stress from my financial trouble and my recent break up. Now that my bf and I broke up, I don't really need the bc anymore. Should I have a doctor take it out and see if I can lose weight?
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new topics
by PawsomePaws
Last post
 October 18th, 2023
...See more Hey is there any new topic you would like me to host here i have bulima and anorexia 

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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