Anyone know of alternatives to purging/anorexic
I've tried Googling this but nothing really comes up. Today has been really hard and I feel like I could relapse again. So I was wondering if anyone knew of any alternatives to purging and or starving myself. Are there any alternatives that will make me feel starved or like I'm puking or had just thrown up. My eating disorders aren't so much I'm afraid I'll get fat. It's the feeling. When I purge or starve myself I feel high or euphoric. Does anyone else feel like that or is it just me?
Hey there,
first of all, it's a good decision that you made, looking for alternatives to restricting or puking, since both can become really dangerous.
You mentioned, that the main thing you are kind of addicted to is the feeling you get, the euphoria you experience, after you threw up or starved yourself.
I always feel "high" after a good work-out, like, going for a run or a swim, preferably outside,since the body releases endorphins when exercising. I guess this is the closest you can get to that feeling. Or maybe you find other things that make you happy that you could instead - like, every time you want to purge you call a friend instead or you meditate, take a bath, write down what you feel... whatever works best for you and makes you forget your urge to do something harmful to your body.
- Good Luck :)
My therapist always say my eating habits are how I cope with stress from the lack of control in my life. Maybe find something that relieves stress and still gives you that feeling of control? I think meditation is great for stress and I also feel it helps ground you and make you feel more in tune with your body.
Ik this may seem silly but try coloring in a coloring book or making a friendship bracelet this has helped me several times with self harm and eating disorders it distracts you makes you concentrate and when you finish you have an accomplishment you can physically see