Support buddies

[leila]

I'm happy to talk to anyone on an email/phone basis. If someone is in the NYC area it can be in person as well. PM me for my contact info.
I don't have all the answers! (obviously) But I'm in my mid 20s and have personally struggled with lots of things that I am happy to discuss and offer support for, these include: EDs (anorexia as well as binge issues), self harm (cutting), anxiety and panic disorders, other miscellaneous mental health problems and ongoing food problems.

[romanticism]

Hi girls,

I'm wondering if there is anyone in the forum who would like to be my support buddy?

I've never had an eating disorder (though, my sister had one all throughout and after high school), but I did suffer from dysthymic disorder during high school and a few years after, leading to a major depressive episode. During my depression, I went to about 3 therapists (I eventually found the right one, thank god) and took anti-depressants for a couple of years before I felt like myself again. My weight plummeted during that time, and I also spent most of my final year of high school at home in bed refusing to go to classes, or in the counsellor's office (where she ended up calling my mom to come get me and take me home anyways because I was too upset to be at school). That was probably the worst time of my life, but I am happy to say that it is well behind me.


I am currently really struggling with body image issues, and pretty much have a love/hate relationship with food. I've currently been venting to my boyfriend about my issues, but I'm starting to feel really bad and guilty that he has to listen to me be upset about it all the time (plus, I think he has a hard time understanding why I feel the way I do). I am constantly thinking about my weight, and get really upset to the point where I'll have a long cry about it. For example, yesterday, in my Kinesiology lab, we had to measure the girths of our arms and legs, as well as skinfolds from various areas (this requires pulling the fat and measuring it) like the abdominal, arms, legs, thighs, etc., as well as weigh ourselves (which was not so bad, but still, I would prefer to do it in the comfort of my own home). Anyways, I was anxious about the lab prior to doing it, and then it just turned out to be a really bad experience for me overall. I ended up getting really upset about it in the evening while I was talking with my boyfriend, and crying and crying and crying. That breaking point has led me here.

I am a 21 year-old university student, and I live in Vancouver, Canada. I am looking for someone who would be willing to exchange emails/phone numbers with me who feels like they can relate and be supportive (and I will also be supportive right back!). If you think you can relate and/or would like to help, please PM me and tell me a little bit about yourself!

Thank you, and much love!

[fatfreefitchick]

I am more than happy to listen to anyone that needs support, I am in need of it myself these days. I have a history of psychiatric problems like anxiety, severe depression, ADD, etc. so I find it easy to relate and empathize with other people who are dealing with similar things as well. It is so much easier when there is someone supportive to talk to.

[Apple]

Originally Posted by pinkblackbluered

Love to talk to anyone who has been through, is going through, or is feeling urges relating to an eating disorder or self harm of any type.
I had BED, EDNOS, and bulimia at different points in my life. I've also been a chronic cutter/burner, suicidal, and am a brutal insomniac. If anyone needs a buddy relating to those things, I'd love to be there for you as well <3.

BED, burner (not anymore thank goodness), brutal insomniac = my life

My biggest problem right now is my daily binges, social anxiety and depression. I also can't make decisions to save my life. I change my mind every hour which stresses me out.

There are quite a few girls that I have pm'd with so if anyone ever needs to chat, I am around

We also have the chatroom now for immediate support if you need a friend!

[fatfreefitchick]

Originally Posted by Apple

BED, burner (not anymore thank goodness), brutal insomniac = my life

My biggest problem right now is my daily binges, social anxiety and depression. I also can't make decisions to save my life. I change my mind every hour which stresses me out.

There are quite a few girls that I have pm'd with so if anyone ever needs to chat, I am around

We also have the chatroom now for immediate support if you need a friend!

I suffer from insomnia as well its AWFUL. being on stimulants makes it worse, I feel all strung out during the day I don't know what time zone you're in, but I'm in the chatroom at night usually

[SatelliteEyes]

Hi lovelies I'm currently going through some issues with depression, insomnia, and anxiety; I've struggled with self-harm and eating problems in the past (I was never diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia and don't think I suffered to the extent that I ought to have been, but I did heavily restrict for the wrong reasons and purge).

I'd be happy to talk to any girls who just want to vent with somebody who's gone through similar stuff, PM me if you need a chat! <3

[ZeroDiet]

Originally Posted by SatelliteEyes

Hi lovelies I'm currently going through some issues with depression, insomnia, and anxiety; I've struggled with self-harm and eating problems in the past (I was never diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia and don't think I suffered to the extent that I ought to have been, but I did heavily restrict for the wrong reasons and purge).

I'd be happy to talk to any girls who just want to vent with somebody who's gone through similar stuff, PM me if you need a chat! <3

Msg/text me if you ever need to talk. I know you're in the Toronto area and I have unlimited texting... so yippee!!

Adding onto the list: previous experience with EDNOS > bulimia (non-purge) > BED. Never formally diagnosed with depression and to some extent, I've "gotten over it"... so I guess I didn't suffer that badly. Sadness + anxiety seem to go hand in hand with food issues though.

[grapefruit]

Hi Ladies!

This summer I struggled with bulimia and my last relapse was about 2 weeks ago. Now I'm focusing on staying in good health but my teeth are just ruined, so I need to fix that situation up.

But if anyone needs a support buddy, i'm losing weight slowly but surely, and trying to stay healthy and avoiding any purging. PM me if you have any questions, i'm a younger member in California

[WhisperThin]

I need a support buddy, especially one that understands bulimia. My only issue is that I'm afraid of bringing someone down with me. I need some serious support, but I don't know how much I can give. I can at least be a good ear for someone if you have texting, because I work nights so I'm available when other people might not be. I'm just not the peppiest pepper. Take care girls

[jbeyes]

Originally Posted by romanticism

Hi girls,

I'm wondering if there is anyone in the forum who would like to be my support buddy?

I've never had an eating disorder (though, my sister had one all throughout and after high school), but I did suffer from dysthymic disorder during high school and a few years after, leading to a major depressive episode. During my depression, I went to about 3 therapists (I eventually found the right one, thank god) and took anti-depressants for a couple of years before I felt like myself again. My weight plummeted during that time, and I also spent most of my final year of high school at home in bed refusing to go to classes, or in the counsellor's office (where she ended up calling my mom to come get me and take me home anyways because I was too upset to be at school). That was probably the worst time of my life, but I am happy to say that it is well behind me.


I am currently really struggling with body image issues, and pretty much have a love/hate relationship with food. I've currently been venting to my boyfriend about my issues, but I'm starting to feel really bad and guilty that he has to listen to me be upset about it all the time (plus, I think he has a hard time understanding why I feel the way I do). I am constantly thinking about my weight, and get really upset to the point where I'll have a long cry about it. For example, yesterday, in my Kinesiology lab, we had to measure the girths of our arms and legs, as well as skinfolds from various areas (this requires pulling the fat and measuring it) like the abdominal, arms, legs, thighs, etc., as well as weigh ourselves (which was not so bad, but still, I would prefer to do it in the comfort of my own home). Anyways, I was anxious about the lab prior to doing it, and then it just turned out to be a really bad experience for me overall. I ended up getting really upset about it in the evening while I was talking with my boyfriend, and crying and crying and crying. That breaking point has led me here.

I am a 21 year-old university student, and I live in Vancouver, Canada. I am looking for someone who would be willing to exchange emails/phone numbers with me who feels like they can relate and be supportive (and I will also be supportive right back!). If you think you can relate and/or would like to help, please PM me and tell me a little bit about yourself!

Thank you, and much love!

I get what you mean about those breakdowns. I've never been diagnosed with anything although I know I've had a big amount of those over my life.
My feeling was always that no one in my circle of friends or family could ever understand what happened to me, I've always had lots of pressure from my family to be or try to achieve perfection, so I always dealt with it some other way. I remember being in the shower once crying just upset over my body issues and other things, having a big mental breakdown and my mom was in the next room, and I kept telling myself "call her and ask her for help, just do it and it will be better" but could never get myself to do it.
I suppose that my way of keeping the pressure off my mind off me was always self harm, which I've been dealing with for almost 7 years now although luckily this has been a pretty good year for me (haven't really done anything since march). So yeah, I may not understand a lot, but I know it can get very lonely.