ANAD

pinkskies

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Registered: 2012-04-01

Posts: 2

Control

I've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and  anorexia since fall of last year. My family doctor says the reason is because of the self-induced stress I put on myself. I'm always in constant fear of every little thing that happens in my life. I always feel I have no control over anything that happens and everything in my environment is out to get me. I'm always afraid and scared. I try so hard to change my thoughts but I can't. Therefore, the only way for me to regain a sense of control is to control what does inside of me. In other words, my family doctor said my anxiety is fuelling my eating disorder. Does this make sense? I don't know what to do. I feel so unsure with everything I do now. I can't even make simple decisions without feeling fear of doing something wrong. Does anyone else feel the same way?

Margaret53

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Registered: 2012-01-23

Posts: 19

Re: Control

Hi pinkskies! Thank you for sharing! What your saying makes total sense! A majority of people unknowingly develop eating disorders because they feel like they have no control in their life. Everyday we encounter so many things that are completely out of our control. Food intake is one of the easiest things to control. Do you have a younger sibling or have you ever babysat? What's more frustrating than a kid who refuses to eat their dinner?? They have total control in the situation... just an example showing you that food intake is something that we personally can control. And eating disorders are often an unhealthy way to cope with stress. So what you're going through is completely understandable! Have you met with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders? By talking to someone who can tackle the issues going on that are fueling your eating disorder, 100% recovery is possible!! Stay strong, pinkskies, you can do it!!!

pinkskies

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Registered: 2012-04-01

Posts: 2

Re: Control

I sometimes wish I had a sibling. Maybe I wouldn't feel so alone in this world and I would have someone to talk and share my feelings with. I hope I can fully recover from my disorder and start living life to the fullest again! Thanks for your support!