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The Butterfly Room- ED support

The Butterfly Room- ED support

I have for a long time felt very alone on the forums with my battle with my eating disorder. I didn't really see anyone else talking about EDs, at least I didn't see any threads, maybe a missed them? Perhaps it's the deep shame that we feel and the feelings of being dismissed and misunderstood.

But in the last couple of days I seen a couple of conversations started, you are so brave for sharing some of your story...

I wondered if it would be helpful to create a space to mutually support each other? Yes we have all have different types of eating disorders and our struggles are so complex and individual, but there is something in being able to come together and have real understanding. To break the silence of the noise that is inside our heads.

I know that we need to be mindful of the language that we use around posting about EDs, perhaps @Daisydreamer could provide some guideline?

I have for a while longed to be part of a real life support group, I want that mutual understanding.,, perhaps this could be a start? just tagging @Eden1919 @BlueBay

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Hey @Eden1919 really sorry to hear you're struggling. You are 1000% enough, even when you can't seem to believe it.

Here if you wanna chat 💜

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@Bow @Jynx thanks I just dont know what to do anymore i am trying so hard all the time and nothing is ever enough i am exhausted and sick of constantly having to suffer physically and mentally because of something that is supposed to be fun and enjoyable and a staple part of life. sometimes i wish my issues was with drugs or something because at least with drugs you can stop and not have to face being tempted everyday 3 times a day. like i mean if you dont eat for long enough you dont survive so you are constantly having to do the thing that is destroying you idk if i am making any sense and sorry if i said anything wrong i am not able to explain myself well today.

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Nah I hear you @Eden1919 ED has so many complex layers that I think most people couldn't even fathom. Like, food is necessary for survival, it's a super social thing, it's a daily need, so then to also have it be a huge source of pain and distress is truly awful. I imagine that would really get to you, and so I can understand your immense frustration and feeling quite defeated about it. Sounds like it feels there is no escape.

I'm not sure if there's something I could say that would help but, I want you to know I hear you, and I'm sending big hugs.

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I get it @Eden1919 … it’s constant torture. That’s how I see it and I don’t think people without an ED truely understand how painful it is. To be constantly having to face the monster.

im in a shit place tonight too.

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Here with you as well @Bow 💜

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Ta @Jynx

me bodies taking a beating this week

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@Bow 😥 Sounds super rough. Have you had much on this week?

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Some days have been busy.., others just at home, smashing myself with exercise @Jynx

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@Bow Mm always keeping busy hey. I hope you've had a chance for some rest as well

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Sending lots of love @Bow @Eden1919 💕💕💕

Hello @Jynx

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