Posted by Deneb on October 31, 2006, at 21:22:10
In reply to Re: I *do* have a problem, posted by ElaineM on October 31, 2006, at 12:19:59
((((((((Elaine)))))))))
You're very supportive. I value your thoughts on this.
> What would feel supportive to you? I want to help Deneb but can't figure out how. I've tried my best to write sensitive replies but I think I need you to tell me what *you* need.
I'm not sure what I need. Maybe I want people to comfort me. I don't seem to take well to "tough love".
> I guess I've been confused because I can't tell if you want to improve upon whatever disordered behaviours you have, or if you want to figure out how to engage in them betterI want to stop purging and I want to stop overeating. I want to lose about 15 pounds. It's mainly the purging I have a problem with.
> If you've found my posts offensive then you may tell me straight out :-) For real - I wouldn't be mad.
(((((Elaine))))) Your posts are very caring. I don't find them offensive.
> Would you appreciate actual concrete symptom-controlling strategies instead?
That might be helpful. I came up with a few myself:
- Hide my "puke" bucket
- Get rid of plastic bags
- Go for a walk
- Journal> I can't appoligize for having a strong stance on the destructiveness of disordered eating and behaviour
You're right to have a strong stance, considering how destructive EDs can be.
((((Elaine)))) I know you care. You spent a lot of time and energy writing to me.
Deneb*
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