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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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Awesome post @Bow !

I love to walk in the mornings

I love to ride by bike on a cool, sunny day

I love to run (when my middle-aged body allows it 🤣)

I love to do some light weights

I love to walk on the beach

All of these types of movement bring me joy ! ❤️

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Hi @Bow @Former-Member

i enjoy to walk along the beach track, breathing in the fresh sea air. And sometimes just stopping at the beach and watching the seagulls!!! LOL

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What movement brings me joy?

This might sound strange, but just getting up and pottering round the house and garden doing tidying brings me joy. This is because I've had so much bad depression in my life which has kept me in bed.

@BlueBay I'm jealous you live by the beach, and @RedHorse I'm jealous you have a horse! 🙂

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Oh my @RedHorse, I've always thought owning a horse would be amazing! Does she take a lot of work physically? I imagine just tending to their coat (is that the correct term?), cleaning their stable etc would be a fair amount of physical exercise in its own right.

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Hi @Former-Member 🙋

I don't have my horse at home with me at the moment as I am not capable of giving her the attention she deserves due to my MH.

She's being agisted at a lovely local horse farm until I'm back to 100% and able to care for her properly.

Sorry I can't answer your questions about horse care and exercise but I'm just not feeling up to it.

I'll try to remember to come back to you when I have the furry beast home again.

Take care,

RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Oh @RedHorse big hugs for you 💓 Whenever you're ready for a chat about your furry beast we'll be here.

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Hi all,

So I'm new here to the forums and it was suggested that I check out this group due to my experiences with an ED.

Needing some support and strength to get through the next few days... Just starting recovery and it's really hard... and I'm so tempted to self sabotage as well as being scared I'll "fall off the wagon"...

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Good to see you on this thread, @Ausgirl 🙂

We are here to support you as best we can.

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Hey @Ausgirl welcome 🙂 and glad that you found this thread. Great that you are stepping into recovery, it’s a rough journey at times and can often feel like it’s not even possible. I’ve been on the journey for a couple of years and don’t really have any magic words other than to say your not alone and to keep fighting!

🎀

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Well, I'm psychic lol..... It was just as I thought- I failed and fell off the wagon with my ED.. Now I feel so freaking weak, am totally disgusted at myself and tempted to curl up into a ball and disappear...

Recovery is overrated....

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