ampersand
12-11-2008, 04:10 AM
Hello everyone :)
I guess I should do a quick summary of my food issues:
I was anorexic for about three years. I became "better" through the Maudsley approach. However, I was discharged from the psych unit and not given much mental support. Since I was at healthy weight, they reasoned, my mind would become rid of anorexic thoughts automatically.
Idiots.
Anyway, I was pretty happy for a while with my weight but continued to have serious image problems. My ideal weight is 49kg. (I'm a shortie, so it's not that little really). However, I was struck with appendicitis, glandular fever and a ruptured internal cyst all at once halfway through this year. During my recovery I ate junk and my weight ballooned. it now hovers around 56kg. I really, REALLY want to get back to 49kg. I have problems not bingeing. I know exactly what I need to do to get to my weight but get no dieting support at home and struggle to not eat badly, especially at night.
I know you will all understand and help and support, and I'm really glad to be here!
Just by way of info, I love music, have an Arcade Fire tattoo, live in Australia and just finished high school. :)
I guess I should do a quick summary of my food issues:
I was anorexic for about three years. I became "better" through the Maudsley approach. However, I was discharged from the psych unit and not given much mental support. Since I was at healthy weight, they reasoned, my mind would become rid of anorexic thoughts automatically.
Idiots.
Anyway, I was pretty happy for a while with my weight but continued to have serious image problems. My ideal weight is 49kg. (I'm a shortie, so it's not that little really). However, I was struck with appendicitis, glandular fever and a ruptured internal cyst all at once halfway through this year. During my recovery I ate junk and my weight ballooned. it now hovers around 56kg. I really, REALLY want to get back to 49kg. I have problems not bingeing. I know exactly what I need to do to get to my weight but get no dieting support at home and struggle to not eat badly, especially at night.
I know you will all understand and help and support, and I'm really glad to be here!
Just by way of info, I love music, have an Arcade Fire tattoo, live in Australia and just finished high school. :)