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Hey, i'm Fleur  i'm 16 and this is the first time i've ever posted on here! I've had anorexia for some time now, and finally made the decision to get help. I've been referred to an eating disorders clinic and i'm waiting on an appointment. I've been trying to eat more but i'm really struggling. It seems so hard sometimes and physically i'm just feeling worse and worse! Every day I seem to end up just going in circles. I don't just want to get better, I NEED to- I'm afraid to go on like this. Can anyone offer advice as to how I can break the cycle? I'm trying hard but I really need motivation to get moving 
Posted on July 03, 2012 at 10:33 PM
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Recovery-so daunting
Hey honeybee,
can't tell you how much i'm in the same position. and with summer just around the corner,everyone going out-and having to be more active is even worse.
At the moment, i'm on a meal plan-which i haven't really been sticking to, but i'm trying harder since i've had to have blood tests and see lots of doctors-maybe try making a meal plan?,with the people at the clinic or by yourself-that way you can put down the foods you actually prefer. This might help add a bit of structure, and if you find yourself in that 'viscous-circle'-at least you have that plan to follow and keep your head straight?
There's no easy way out of this, as many people would say- and im trapped on the same round-about as you. but i think you just need to think that it can either go two ways- either you let it take over, and everything goes downhill-health goes down and a permanent home at the hospital, or you really try and put up a fight-and eat more-and the times when you're sitting there thinking,'i'm fat,i shouldn't have eaten that'- try and think, well,at least yi'm not in hospital, and that you've taken the high road- and you have the freedom to eat what you like,and still enjoy doing the things you like- that's how i see it.
really hope you get better soon:/-i know it sucks-and you feel like you've got so much on top of you and you can't handle fighting this all the time-but,and i say this to myself aswell, if you do-things are going to be a lot easier in the futurexx
Posted on July 08, 2012 at 11:51 AM
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Hey katierose
thank you so much for the advice. Yes, that way of looking at things makes sense to me I have my first appointment at the clinic next wednesday, so I will definitly make sure they help me put together a meal plan that I can follow. Thank you for helping me see a way out How are you? I hope you are doing well xx
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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re: Recovery- so daunting
Hi Honeybee
I've also just admitted I have a problem to and have decided to get help
I read your post and understand completely how you feel, the struggle of it all and letting go of the control, its mentally and physically draining. And I'm finding I'm having more hard days than good days. However I've found some things that do help:
I found that doing things I like help though, I love to write and I'm now writing down everyday, sometimes every hour of how I feel (if I'm having a real bad day). I've also been watching my favourite films and TV and am getting creative with making things to decorate my room. I love sports and have taken up yoga - which is wonderful it really helps and I would fully recommend it.
Don't give up! You CAN do it and like Katierose said it's about thinking positive and turning the bad thoughts and days into good days I try and write down 3 positive things a day.
Posted on August 01, 2012 at 8:08 PM
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re: Recovery- so daunting
Hi honeybee!! Well done on discovering you need help and reaching out for help and support though beat. That is the hard bit, I didnt reliase what I was doing untill my best friend confronted me about it, it can be very scary and lonely, bless you only 16, I know this is all really hard for one person to go thru, but remeber hun there all lots of us who do understand so check ya chin up and keep meeting ppl on here...
My names angie im 23 and currently at college and working. Hopefully im going to uni next year to start paramedical science Im going to move away to hopefully bristol or plymouth. IM in a place atm where im very excited about life and feel much more stronger from my journey so far with recovery and learning about AN and ED's.
My advice to u would be to go see your gp regulary and see what treatment they recommend. I had councelling from 18-21 when I was full blown with AN. I found it really helped and also I could understand somewhat where it stemed from and developed from my childhood. The councellor taught me some vauable information on looking after my own mental health. e.g trying to de-stress and recognise when it is needed.
I find meditation and councelling a good way to de-stress getting outside and finding thrings i enjoy and that are healthy coping mechanisms, for me i have played the paino all my life and just recently got back into it-my dr said i prob did piano over 10 years because it was a positive outlet for me to express myself. Also i love dance and the arts. Find what interest you want to pursue or any goals that you can set for yourself. Everyone is differnt but ive taken this advice from others and believe me it does changed your outlook when you take control of a situation and try to flip it and make it positive.
Its good to keep a positve mental attitude and to learn to understand yourself well so you can spot triggers or when you are getting overstressed or depressed. I have felt very depressed at times but i think it comes with the package of ED's. because it is a horrible thing to go thru but we all have to manage somewhow and keep moving forward. Life is too short to let this affect your whole life. They say on the helpline here that ED's are curable it will take a long time so keep ya chin up hun but we can all do it. My gp is looking for therapies for me actual help so i am really pleased, he said CBT or analiticlal thinking therapy and its meant to be life changing so im going to give it a go when hes sorted it.
How have you been feeling recently honeybee? since youve opened up and relised you need help? do you feel supported??
Hope to hear back from you soon?? and hope any of my advice helps you hun! take care and remember chin up!! x x x
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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