Posted by B2Chica on November 14, 2004, at 17:44:58 [reposted on November 15, 2004, at 18:57:41 | original URL]
In reply to Re: are eating disorders the same as depression?, posted by partlycloudy on November 13, 2004, at 12:02:15
ok, guess i have ta stick my crazy 2c in too.
for me the ED, tends to be more along the lines of SI and ocd (reminding me of alcoholism-can't stop with one...the urge, the temptation of the act not always the result).
For me i think it's MOSTLY the SI part. i self-injure in many ways. but a while ago i made some pretty bad scars and made S.attempt, since then i've stopped the cutting though the URGES...wow, still there, but i don't cut, but i do take lax instead. though i restrict too. i know if i went back to cutting i would eat more and maybe not use lax as often....dang i need therapy.and sometimes i just want that food OUT of me cuz i don't deserve it.
-well i could go deeper into my neurosis, but....
B2c.
> This struck a chord with me as my therapist had pointed out similarities between EDs and alcoholism. I know that when I concentrate on improving my nutrition - eating balanced meals, taking a multivitamin, and taking some supplements, the craving for booze is minimized.
> I also agree with Racer that it seems to be more to do with anxiety than with depression, at least in my case.
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