~ Anorexia, Bulimia & Eating Disorder Support Thread ~

[Groovychick]

Its a worry I have too hun.

 

[aubreee]

I am more worried that all the time i wasted with my anorexia could have impaired my fertility.

I'm still WTT since OH is not ready and we need to get things more stable, but i'm so scared that it'll be difficult. i hope i didn't mess things up too much.
i decided this whole control thingy i had going there is just not worth ruining things like my fertility. I have one anorexic and one bulimic friend that have been told that they will never have children because of this

 

[shocker]

I am more worried that all the time i wasted with my anorexia could have impaired my fertility.

I'm still WTT since OH is not ready and we need to get things more stable, but i'm so scared that it'll be difficult. i hope i didn't mess things up too much.
i decided this whole control thingy i had going there is just not worth ruining things like my fertility. I have one anorexic and one bulimic friend that have been told that they will never have children because of this

My sister was told she couldn't have kids due to having bulimia/anorexia and she now has a beautiful little girl and is recovered. I also didn't think I could concieve since I suffer from bulimia and lost af for quite a while when I was younger but I did aswell. There's always hope just try and get yourself as healthy as you can x

 

[Groovychick]

I've often wondered whether or not I'd be able to have children because of my bulimia. All too often my periods have skipped months at a time for no apparent reason. I don't like periods but know without them it affects your bone density. Fortunately, in the months I spent TTC they arrived on time and without any problems. I consider myself extremely lucky that I have conceived and pray that any damage I may have inflicted on my body through my eating disorder will not affect the pregnancy.

 

[aubreee]

shocker, I'm glad to hear stories like your sisters!

i always try to be as confident as possible but then these moments come when all the past bs comes creeping in and i start wondering. I am healthy now and been having my periods thanks to BCP for the last 5 years. this month i am coming off BC and i hope my cycles are ok.

and groovychick i hope you can get thru this pregnancy without any problems!
How are you doing? I know our bodies are miracle makers, they take all they need to bake a healthy bubs in there

big hugs to all of you

 

[Noodlejuice]

Try not to worry too much - it is important to be healthy, but when i found I was pregnant with my daughter the doctor initially thought my missed period could be due to being underweight; I had to do another test. It is possible to conceive even after years of EDs.

That said - it is very important to get and stay as healthy as you can; with my daughter I tried harder for recovery once I found out I was pregnant, I was referred to an ED clinic etc, but I still had to be under consultant care, have extra appointments and a few growth scans to make sure that she was doing ok.

I know how hard it is, I really do; professional help really does go a long way to learning how to control behaviours though, and nobody will judge you if you ask for some assistance.

Hope you're all ok xxx

 

[Groovychick]

Thanks hun. I really hope so too. Its good of late that my ED behaviours are becoming less frequent, but they are still there. I'm really trying hard to eat healthily and think positively.

 

[Sarachka]

The way I see it - if Nicole richie can get one in the oven when she was at her LW, anyone can lol. I also think that way abt giving birth. If she can manage it, so can anyone!!

 

[Noodlejuice]

The way I see it - if Nicole richie can get one in the oven when she was at her LW, anyone can lol. I also think that way abt giving birth. If she can manage it, so can anyone!!

Still, while it is possible to conceive and give birth at a low weight it's not good for baby (hence why I was under consultant care throughout/had to have growth scans etc) so it's worth trying for recovery BEFORE ttc. I didn't expect to fall pregnant when I did, or I would have tried to get better first for the sake of the baby.

Honestly; thinking "if Nicole Richie can do it at a low weight so can I" would maybe be better replaced by finding someone who has recovered - if they can do it, so can you!

Good luck to everyone who is trying to recover; it's hard but possible (even if you are stuck with the thoughts for ages)! xxx

 

[Sarachka]

No sorry you misunderstood me. Id in no way advocate someone who needs help physically and mentally actively ttc as I think it's a recipe for disaster. I just meant for those of you who ARE recovered, try not to worry to not too much about your fertility if that little noodle can get pregnant.

 

[Phantom]

I just found out my Grandmother has cancer in her bones. She can no longer move and is dying. I'm worried because I was diagnosed with osteopenia at 16 from my anorexia. My bones are already weaker than most. I would never forgive myself if I became like my grandmother.

The worst thing about recovering is being broke... a lot of my old kids clothes don't fit anymore but I can't afford to buy new clothes. Getting dressed is horrible.

 

[jen1604]

Oh honey,I'm so sorry I didnt respond to this sooner,I missed it somehow i'm so sorry about your grandma sweetheart.

And can you get any cheap clothes on Ebay?xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[aubreee]

I'm sorry about your grandma!!

For the clothes issue, what i did was sell my tiny clothes that were still good to second hand stores or on ebay and then get some new ones. also my friends and i organize cloth-swapping parties, i get a lot of stuff like this plus you get rid of things you never wear anyways.

 

[futuremommy91]

I'm so sorry about your grandma

Had a bit of a scare last night as I was b/ping like I was in a trance, over and over again. And my chest started to hurt Really, really bad. Scared the hell out of me and lasted for an hour or so. Tried eating a banana and slowly sipping water, which really helped. But it's still worrying. I have a physical on Monday so I should be able to see what I've done to myself, and I've decided to tell my psychiatrist about my bulimia (no one knows).

 

[Groovychick]

 

[louandivy]

Hello, Im glad there is a thread on this. I had my baby in July this year and would still consider myself a 'recovering' anorexic. Thankfully I managed to eat healthily throughout my pregnancy and am keeping it up as I'm breastfeeding but its so hard sometimes! I was anorexic for most of my later teen years up until I became pregnant and I am constantly having thoughts of restricting again, and I am so scared that Ivy will end up like me. Is anyone else still struggling post baby? I really don't want to slip back, I know how miserable and distracted i was when I was ill, there is no way I can be a good mother if I fall back into old habits.

 

[jen1604]

Hey :wave: I think I commented on your thread in the introductions section!!

I still struggle after 2 babies,I think for most of us its a constant journeys,you will have bad times,and better ones but its always there.

Breastfeeding is an excellent reason to stay healthy though!!

 

[Groovychick]

I have been struggling too . . .

 

[jen1604]

Want to talk about it Groovychick? x

 

[Groovychick]

I have such a strong urge to b/p at the moment. It is driving me crazy. The last thing I want to do is hurt myself or the baby, but the desire is so strong.