Eating Disorders

Try to be more verbal in your want to help her. Do some research on bulimia and try to get a better understanding of it so you can give her more In depth help. It’s hard to stand by and watch someone deteriorate so the only way you can do anything is by supporting her and really wanting to help. Recommend seeking help and if she refuses just try to love and care for her. And I know that’s shitty but if she doesn’t want help then that’s the best you can do. Em

There are certain things that a therapist isn’t required to tell your parents. I would look into specific things that your state/country requires them to tell. I know discussing your disorder isn’t a required thing to talk about in NJ just specific things that would cause physical harm to you or others pretty much (ie self harm or the threatening of others etc). Trying to talk through it with a therapist would be best especially if you don’t have a parent figure. I also am empathetic to the language barrier as my fathers side is Hispanic and no one really understands the culture or problems that we face due to the society we’ve been put in. I hope everything goes alright. Em

runawaylon3r: Bulimia isn’t a long haired pretty girl bending over a toilet with a tragically beautiful face on. It’s a puffed miserable face with vomit dripping from it’s chin and a fucking nose bleed. Anorexia isn’t a slim figure shyly refusing a cupcake. It’s hair growing over your freezing malnourished body. Depression isn’t a model with running mascara staring into the sunset. It’s staring at the fucking ceiling at 4 in the morning with burning eyes because you can’t even find the motivation to close them. Self harm isn’t lovely boys kissing your arms telling you you’re still beautiful. It’s nasty fucking scars that will be there forever and showers that sting. Panic attacks aren’t burying your face into your lovers chest and them telling you everything …

I am so proud that you tell yourself not to purge. This is the best way to deter yourself. If the feeling persists, try to go for a walk, call a friend, watch a movie, draw, etc! Distracting yourself is the best way to stop a purge. And some people can start like this but everyone’s experience is unique to their own situation. Em

Although a technical requirement for a specific eating disorder is a specific BMI, having other symptoms qualifys you as well. Try not to focus on things like BMI or it can make your disorder worse :/ Talking to your parents is the best option you have if you feel comfortable with them. Try telling them how you feel, what causes the purges, etc. maybe ask to see a nutritionist. Personally I wrote a letter to my dad which helped me get my thoughts in order and allow it so he didn’t have to see me cry. Em

Everyone feels differently after purging. There are no right or wrong feelings to have, everyone has a unique reaction. Personally I would be sad and then shower and be fine. Em

hailedloco:maccabeez-eh:hailedloco:can we just like, all agree to boycott tumblr for 24 hours to show the staff that we’re pissed about the update? because they have to track usage and stuff like that, and I feel like it would send a pretty big message if enough people did it. like nothing fancy, just don’t use tumblr from 12:00am to 11:59pm, one whole day of nothing, not even mobile blogging. maybe set up one queue’d post explaining why you’re boycotting (so anyone that doesn’t get the memo would know what’s up) but other than that maybe even stop queues (just for the day) to help send the message. I’d propose Wednesday, September 9th as the day. That’s one week after the update, one week to give …

whispers-of-the-rain: I am strong. I am mighty. I am beautiful. I am brave. I am loved. I am needed and important. I am not a burden. I’ve gotten through tough situations before; I will get through this, too. I will cry when I need to. I will stand up for myself. I will fight hard for what I want. I will not fail. I deserve good things. I can do this!