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Re: Progress :) -
September 12th 2011, 09:14 PM
That's great! Congrats! 
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September 19th 2011, 05:58 PM
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One Year In -
September 24th 2011, 11:39 AM
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share my exciting news form yesterday. As of yesterday (23 September), I have been in recovery for EDNOS for one year. I'm just super excited that I actually made it this far and am looking forward to how much more I have to go. Just wanted to share my excitement.
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Re: One Year In -
September 24th 2011, 12:40 PM
This is great news! I am so glad for you. :)
I wish all the best for you. You've come so far! x
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Re: One Year In -
September 24th 2011, 02:45 PM
Congratulations. I'm proud of you. You've come so far and there's many more years to come where you can say you're in recovery. Great job.
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Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
October 23rd 2011, 11:03 PM
I ate breakfast and a real lunch today feel scared dont wanna gain weight but I did ate anyway
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Re: Recovery Support and Achievements! -
October 25th 2011, 10:40 PM
Congratulations! Keep eating, alright? It'll be worth it.
And I also have an achievement. I reached out and yesterday saw a professional about my eating disorder for the first time. I'm starting treatment soon. ;w;
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November 5th 2011, 08:48 AM
I ate three meals today for the first time in a while. I couldn't finish two of them, but it's a step! I've had a rough few weeks.
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I'm as sane as I ever was.
 I can't get enough
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November 7th 2011, 04:43 AM
Congratulations everyone! You're all making such great progress. Just keep looking forward to the day when your eating disorder will officially be in the past! It's going to be awesome when you can say you overcame it. I'm so proud of all of you! Keep it up!
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
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November 7th 2011, 06:39 AM
Orange juice for breakfast. I usually never drink juice. It's hard, but I've drank some of it.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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November 7th 2011, 06:44 AM
Good job Hester!  I'm always here for you beautiful. You're doing so great, just take it in baby steps. It really is an accomplishment.
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November 8th 2011, 01:59 PM
Congratulations everyone! Keep up the amazing progress
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November 8th 2011, 02:12 PM
You all are so great! I know things get tough, but you can do it! Small achievments like these will get you to recovery!
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November 11th 2011, 04:35 PM
Ate pretty normally today. Had a mini binge, but I'm proud of controlling myself and stopping.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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November 11th 2011, 07:09 PM
Great job, Hester! <3
I didn't binge today. Ate a normal breakfast AND lunch. I feel healthy.
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November 12th 2011, 12:29 AM
Well I guess some progress is I'm eating at least sometimes. But I still keep myself hungry. 
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November 15th 2011, 07:56 AM
I ate today. Progress slowing. I can do this. Ugh.
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November 15th 2011, 07:42 PM
I'm proud of you all for working so hard to get better. Keep up the good work!
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November 18th 2011, 04:56 PM
I'm proud of all of you.
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Skype support? -
December 10th 2011, 11:17 PM
Is there anyone who will be willing to begin a skype support thing with me? I'm looking to find a few members to have a support system with. I'm not able to find any support groups around me for my ED, and I don't have the money to go to any support gorups/counseling.
She's an artist of sorts,
With her brushes and paints.
But she doesn't use canvas,
It's opinion she taints.
Around certain "friends"
She paints on a grin,
So she can be popular,
So she can fit in.
With other friends,
She's loud and obscene
It's the aim of the game,
To be rowdy and mean.
Close to her family,
She's quiet and shy.
They hardly take notice
If she is nearby.
When she's with the guys,
She's a tease and a flirt.
She gives and she gives,
Ignoring the hurt.
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Re: Skype support? -
December 11th 2011, 12:52 AM
I would love to after I get my cam fixed
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Re: Skype support? -
December 11th 2011, 01:43 AM
I would love to, my UN is singbakerepeat, Skype me whenever you need to.
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Re: Skype support? -
December 11th 2011, 04:15 AM
Hey there,
My Skype is traci.ayub I'm not on a whole lot, so if you ever need some guidance, give me a PM, and I can log on if you need! You're also always welcome in this forum for not live, but at least some support from messages. The chat in S&A is also a great place to receive some live support. I'm sorry you do not have one nearby, maybe you can start a club at your school, just a support club for people of all kinds of problems? I've heard of schools doing that as well.
I'm moving this thread to Support and Achievements. If anybody has an issue with this, please send me a PM.
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December 18th 2011, 01:02 PM
I've been eating normal meals recently. Not sure how long I can keep this up for but hey.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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I'm as sane as I ever was.
I can't get enough
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January 2nd 2012, 06:59 PM
This year, I'm deciding to lose weight the healthy way. I'm deciding to lose weight, not to feel better about myself, but to feel better. No unhealthy dieting, no starving, no purging. Just healthy eating and exercise.
I know there was really no point to posting this. I'm just proud of myself for making the decision to do things the right way. 
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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January 2nd 2012, 07:18 PM
Eating normally today and from now on.
Haven't binged or purged today.
I'm proud.
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I'm as sane as I ever was.
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January 4th 2012, 05:05 AM
Great job, Brittany! I'm so proud of you.
As for me, I ate a healthy amount of calories today. I ate 2 full meals!
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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January 4th 2012, 05:31 AM
Congrats Sammi and Brittany! I ate two complete meals as well today.  Yaaaay!!
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January 4th 2012, 11:57 PM
I haven't forced myself to throw up in just over 2 weeks It's been tough and I have urges but I haven't. Thanks to all of you guys, the best support system I know
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I'm as sane as I ever was.
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February 4th 2012, 11:30 PM
Congratulations Cheye! I'm proud of you.
As for me, I've been able to keep myself from purging and I've been eating relatively normal amounts.
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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February 8th 2012, 07:04 AM
Back to day one, but I completed day one. I ate all three meals, no binging or purging. Just got to get back on track. Happy Body Pride Week from my school... 
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I can't get enough
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February 8th 2012, 11:10 PM
Traci, I'm really proud of you for eating 3 full meals today. I'm sure it was tough and the fact that you didn't binge or purge is a fantastic accomplishment!
As for me, I ate 1 meal today and I'm going out to dinner with a friend, where I will eat more than the free bread and water.
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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February 9th 2012, 02:51 AM
I have gone one week without trying to starve myself of food. I still get those self-conceous moments but they are coming less and less.
"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return. "
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February 9th 2012, 09:29 PM
I ate one full meal today without binging/purging.
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February 10th 2012, 08:45 PM
So far I've kept to my New Year's resolution & have been eating every day.
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Normality, my friends.
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February 11th 2012, 03:41 PM
Soooo. You all are fantastic and I loved reading these.
You're all doing such a good job. And I know it's tough, but you can all beat this.
I've been eating pretty normal.. but I don't know how long that will last.
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February 12th 2012, 01:19 PM
I ate something for pudding today at lunch.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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February 14th 2012, 01:45 AM
It's been almost two months guys! But I thought I would let all of you know that I was gone at a rehab center for eating disorders. I just got out today and am doing much better! Still a little anxious when it comes to food, although I'mgetting stronger each day! I love you all! Happy valentines day!
<3 Ella Rose <3
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February 14th 2012, 02:16 AM
I'm glad to hear you're doing better!!!
all i want is a place to call my own and mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone, woah, you know to keep your hopes up high and your head down low.
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February 14th 2012, 07:53 AM
Umm... I haven't tried to force myself to puke in around a month, but I have slipped up... But yay for not puking again... so far....
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