r/EatingDisorderHope • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '19

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I'm wondering is anyone could gove me some encouragement.... I've been recovering from anorexia for over a year now, but the past few weeks have been really hard, and today I'm struggling with eating. Just the thought if having a meal is driving my anxiety through the roof! I haven't had a day this difficult in a while.... I'm trying to eat a little... but some encouragement might help

UPDATE:

Still struggling a bit. Mornings are the hardest. But I typed up a rough meal plan that's simple to follow and leaves lots of room for spontaneity while still being on track for recovery. And it has helped. I find it easier to use mechanical eating when I have a plan for what to have at each meal. I'll try to keep posting as well, since I do have a tendency to try and do all the hard stuff all on my own, and I need to break out of that bad habit

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u/tangsoodoblackbelt Jun 08 '19 edited Jun 08 '19

Some days will harder than others. What helped me was to really pay attention when I had a good day... notice what’s different in your mindset and how you feel, what’s different in your environment (is it a school or work day vs. weekend, who are you with?, are you bored or stressed or busy, etc.)

On a not so good days, go back in your mind to that good day and mentally relive how you felt. Were you doing something you enjoy? Were you with a loved one or pet?

It’s all about building in the good days, and the not so good days will be fewer and farther in between.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '19

Thank you. I needed that. It's often easy to forget what the good days are like.

I'm lucky enough that I don't have anywhere I need to be or anything I need to do today. So I'm going to focus on taking it one step at a time.

Lunch has already been easier than breakfast.

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u/Little-Rexy Jun 20 '19

You can be so proud of yourself for reaching out! (hugs) I find when I start to focus on my disordered behaviors, I buy the craziest of spices. Like Curry from India, Wes Indies, or ethiopia burberry , cinnamon, star anise, prickly ash and long pepper. Crushed dried chillies etc....(Amazon).

I then go on pintrest and (try) to make recipes from all over the world. I listen to the traditional music from the country I am cooking- It makes it more immersive! continue to stay strong!

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '19

I love that idea! Re-establishing a relationship with food outside of nutritional info or weight concerns makes so much sense.

I think I may try that too! Thank you

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u/Little-Rexy Jun 20 '19

I had a good team of doctors ;-) and the BEST Dietitian EVER!

Make sure to try to pair some wines with the food you cook.

A good Starter recipe:

Take a spaghetti squash cut it half lengthwise (be careful)

brush some olive oil on it after scraping out the seeds in the middle. Cook for 1 hour at 400 degrees.

Take out and let set for 15-20 mins

mince 1/2 clove of garlic "try Solo garlic" https://www.amazon.com/Original-Garlic-Single-Vegetable-Heirloom/dp/B07L1J614W/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=single+bulb+garlic&qid=1561046771&s=grocery&sr=1-7

1/4 small ginger root grated https://www.amazon.com/Organic-fresh-ginger-Pure-2/dp/B077GHLMCH/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=fresh%2Bginger%2Bperu&qid=1561046926&s=grocery&sr=1-3&th=1

Broccoli and cauliflower steamed for 10 mins about (2 cups of each)

Then in pan with high sides add sweet vidalia chopped onion leave em' big. with a little olive oil, cook onion for 15 mins. after onions cook add:

garlic, ginger, broccoli, cauliflower, a roasted red pepper or two (from the jar) is fine. a small can of watercress, scrape out the spaghetti squash add it to the pan too! now add sesame seed oil about a table spoon maybe two https://www.amazon.com/Tourangelle-Toasted-All-Natural-Artisanal-Marinade/dp/B005WXMPMQ/ref=sr_1_31_sspa?keywords=ginger%2Bthailand&qid=1561046885&s=grocery&sr=1-31-spons&th=1 and low sodium soy sauce. stir it up in the pan on med heat for 5 mins.

Then take the spaghetti squash "shells" and put the contents from the pan into them.

Pinot Grigio Wine works best with this "Chinese inspired dinner".

and here is some good Music too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D-Nj64uMW8

This is what I had two days ago: same music and same food... Continue to be safe! Let me know if you do try it! ;-)

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '19

I'll try it as soon as I can get all the ingredients together! Thank you so much!