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Supporters for the Eating Disorder Community Wanted
by KristenHR
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Join in and Help our Eating Disorder Community! We are in need of regular members and listeners who wish to commit regular time to supporting our community.  There is a need for Forum Supporters, Room Supporters and Moderators.  Here are descriptions of the roles and what is needed for each role as well as how to apply.  Please let me know if you are interested in joining our community team in any of these roles or have additional questions about these volunteer opportunities. ------------------------- Forum Supporter Role Description: A forum supporter is a leader who focuses on 1-3 communities and maintains engagement in the forums by posting and replying to threads with compassion and support. Requirements for members: 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Member Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/Welcome_27/7CupsofTeaMissionCoreValues_207/MemberOathAllEncouragedtoParticipate_7447/1/] Requirements for listeners: Verified Listener 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Listener Community Guide [https://www.7cups.com/listener-community-guide/] & Listener Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatResources_61/ListenerOath_117/1/] Click here [https://forms.gle/fbgWYJRPZ4fVfvtV7] to apply! ------------------------- Room Supporter (Members) Role Description: A member leader who creates the desired environment they feel comfortable in and make the room more welcoming for both members and listeners. Responsibilities: To take part in community building with members, listener room supporters, and moderators of the room. To create a kind, compassionate, and supportive environment in group support To support members in the room through active listening skills adjusted for a group support setting To communicate with the rest of the support team To offer feedback and suggestions to team leaders Requirements: Friendly Face Badge Been a member for at least 4 weeks Have completed the Compassion Course [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbuGsqFMbaKWtCoC1WHaCJfaKfwfI8YZ62CsqTI2BzqVNwDg/viewform] Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply! ------------------------- Room Supporter (Listeners) Role Description: A room supporter is a listener who has been trained to support members in a group support setting and is integrated into the support team. Responsibilities: To take part in community building with members, listener room supporters, and moderators of the room. To create a kind, compassionate, and supportive environment in group support To support members in the room through active listening skills adjusted for a group support setting To communicate with the rest of the support team To offer feedback and suggestions to team leaders Responsibilities: Listener in the community for 4+ weeks 1 written review + star rating of at least 3 Be willing to send at least 50+ messages per month in your chosen group support room Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply!
Eating Disorder Support Automated Taglist - New
by theriverissinging
Last post
 March 20th
...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.
Introducing... Eating Disorder Care Package
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 February 28th
...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
I struggle to eat
by considerateOcean4178
Last post
 6 hours ago
...See more Hello everyone, whenever I eat something I feel guilty and end up crying or I just won't eat and will give my food to my friends because I can't bring myself to eat can someone suggest some support I should go to
Struggling advice
by justbeingm3
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi I'm 16 rn and I have had problems with my habits and since i was really little (constantly underwight). Up until recently I had been feeling really comfortable with my body at a healthy weight but still had to deal with comments from my parents about being too fat. My doctor assures me that I was not because I still only weighed 53kg and i am 170cm tall. Anyway, I just got diagnosed with ADHD and as part of my treatment i take stimulant medication that suppresses my appetite. I am really starting to get nervous because i have lost the better part of 10 kg which i thought okay I can start gaining that back at Easter with chocolate and stuff (including more healthy options as well) bit I just have been feeling horrible about it. My parents have also been making comments that I should eat less as well. I haven't been Excercising either and lost this without trying. If anyone wants to chat about this or has any suggestions please let me know
i cant stop overeating
by niceOwl5018
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I am obese at 17 5'2 and <edit> . I always feel bad after consuming junk food. and I carry on doing so, repeating the cycle. each day, after which I make an effort not to eat Either put it in writing why I shouldn't eat, or quit doing this, that, etc. But it's all for nothing. I just can't stress myself out to not eat whatever is available, after all, I live with my family. I've been training for the past two years, but despite this, I haven't noticed any really big changes—overeating is still a problem. I'm exhausted from these sugar and junkie cravings, and I can't stop my mind from storing them. however, if I had no money I give shoplifting a shot and then regret it. I have no idea how to stop my cravings, and none of the media's advice has ever been able to help. I feel like I'm failing myself right now, and I'm not sure what to do. Is there anyone who has been in a similar situation as me but has succeeded? If yes, tell us how you think Yaal overcame it.
when does sick become sick enough for recovery?
by almondgirly
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi I'm 18, recently moved out of my house, and instead of moving on and growing up from my ED ive had since I was about 13 I feel I latched onto it even more when I started living alone. I suppose it's comforting to have something with me here in this new city, house, and life that is familiar.  I am so done with losing all of my hobbies, passions, and honestly I feel like my whole personality is being stolen from me because of this ED. I can't enjoy time with friends, go out to eat, drink, party, do anything without experiencing at least several ED symptoms. I'm 18 and I feel like I am stuck inside the mind of my 13 year old self still.  Yet, even with all of this in mind, I can't justify starting all in recovery because I haven't achieved my ED's main goal yet. I don't look the way my ED has always wanted to, I haven't gotten the attention my ED craves. I feel like all the struggling and effort I have put into my body will all be pointless if I recover now.  I don't feel sick enough to recover, but will I ever? Isn't one of the biggest hitters of an ED that the disorder will never be satisfied? Even if I was as thin as I want to be, even if I had the validation of a man telling me I'm thin and wanting to fix me, even if I look sick? 
Supporters for the Eating Disorder Community Wanted
by KristenHR
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Join in and Help our Eating Disorder Community! We are in need of regular members and listeners who wish to commit regular time to supporting our community.  There is a need for Forum Supporters, Room Supporters and Moderators.  Here are descriptions of the roles and what is needed for each role as well as how to apply.  Please let me know if you are interested in joining our community team in any of these roles or have additional questions about these volunteer opportunities. ------------------------- Forum Supporter Role Description: A forum supporter is a leader who focuses on 1-3 communities and maintains engagement in the forums by posting and replying to threads with compassion and support. Requirements for members: 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Member Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/Welcome_27/7CupsofTeaMissionCoreValues_207/MemberOathAllEncouragedtoParticipate_7447/1/] Requirements for listeners: Verified Listener 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Listener Community Guide [https://www.7cups.com/listener-community-guide/] & Listener Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatResources_61/ListenerOath_117/1/] Click here [https://forms.gle/fbgWYJRPZ4fVfvtV7] to apply! ------------------------- Room Supporter (Members) Role Description: A member leader who creates the desired environment they feel comfortable in and make the room more welcoming for both members and listeners. Responsibilities: To take part in community building with members, listener room supporters, and moderators of the room. To create a kind, compassionate, and supportive environment in group support To support members in the room through active listening skills adjusted for a group support setting To communicate with the rest of the support team To offer feedback and suggestions to team leaders Requirements: Friendly Face Badge Been a member for at least 4 weeks Have completed the Compassion Course [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbuGsqFMbaKWtCoC1WHaCJfaKfwfI8YZ62CsqTI2BzqVNwDg/viewform] Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply! ------------------------- Room Supporter (Listeners) Role Description: A room supporter is a listener who has been trained to support members in a group support setting and is integrated into the support team. Responsibilities: To take part in community building with members, listener room supporters, and moderators of the room. To create a kind, compassionate, and supportive environment in group support To support members in the room through active listening skills adjusted for a group support setting To communicate with the rest of the support team To offer feedback and suggestions to team leaders Responsibilities: Listener in the community for 4+ weeks 1 written review + star rating of at least 3 Be willing to send at least 50+ messages per month in your chosen group support room Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply!
**Eating Disorder Check-ins** Month of April 2024
by KristenHR
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more April is here tomorrow.  As the graphic says, Do Recovery at your pace.  You know your needs. ------------------------- Check in with us this month and keep us updated on how you are doing and what you would need.  Let your voice be heard.
i need help??
by notharinn
Last post
 April 15th
...See more hey guys?? i feel so *** rn and im crying as i write this. so i used to suffer from anorexia and i dealt with a lot of health issues due to undereating. i lost my period and my doctor told me to start eating more. but ever since i started my recovery, i’ve been binging so often. it’s been a few months now and recently ive been binging almost everyday. i just had the worst binge of my life. i used to be so scared of ice cream and i hated it, but just today i had a whole pint of ice cream even tho i have fever! i can’t believe this keeps happening to me, how much ever i try to stop it just happens anyways. but this time it scared me, i dont wanna do this anymore. i feel like now that i’ve given myself freedom to eat, im so overwhelmed that im obsessed with food and i cant stop eating. how do you guys deal with binge eating? does it ever get better? 
When and how do I ask for help
by rationalGrapefruit13
Last post
 April 15th
...See more I'm a 17 year old and am on a trip abroad and my roommates keep talking negatively about body's and body weight I've been in recovery for 3 years now but am finding it much harder to eat and find myself body checking myself the issue is that I don't know how to know if I should ask for help because I don't want to over react but also want to protect myself the roommates comments aren't the only cause but it's definitely making it worse and they jokingly call there friends fat for getting more food I find myself unconsciously slipping into old habits that are not healthy but I don't want to worry my tour director I lied on my paper and said I've never had an eating disorder because I thought I had it under control but I don't know if I do anymore
Small Victories that Mean a Lot to Me
by JarofSeeds627
Last post
 April 13th
...See more I struggled with binge eating disorder for years and this week I had a can of icing in the fridge but we didn't have any cake mix. I kept wanting to just eat the icing can itself, all of it. But I kept myself calm and waited a few days until my partner bought a cake mix to use with it. Then we made a cake and I had a slice. The next day when he went to work with the rest of the cake at home I was soo scared I was going to eat the whole thing while I was at home but I didn't!!
Help?
by fairmindedCherry7809
Last post
 April 10th
...See more Hi, I would just like some advice on what I can do when I was like 4 years old it all started with me overeating literally eating sugar just because when I was 14 there were days when I didn't even taste the food I even fainted and got dizzy, now I am. 21 years old and I can't stop overeating, especially if they are sweet. I recently ate more and the same thing happens to me. I always try to stop but I can't. It's affecting things like my skin. It causes me acne, I know it's wrong but I can't stop.
my teeth are SO screwed
by Iliveonbooksalone
Last post
 April 3rd
...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
I’m not sure if I have an eating disorder
by JusticeLashay
Last post
 April 2nd
...See more hi guys, so I am not really sure if I have an eating disorder but lately I just have been feeling very guilty whenever I’m hungry or I noticed that whenever like eat I’m like scared to eat because I feel like I’m eating way too much even if I probably haven’t maybe eaten anything that day, my friends always pick on how I always eat and I think it’s really affecting me a lot and I don’t really know what to do. Does anyone have any advice or anything that would help or maybe I could get answers to. I’m just not sure if I should go to the doctor.

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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Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our tag list to be notified whenever there is a new discussion or update within the community!


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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