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I know this is weird, after I said the other day I don't read (and watch) ED related stuff that could be triggering, but right now I'm kinda in a funk, so I can't stop myself from watching stuff I know might be triggering.  Anyway, I just caught the end of this program called True Life on MTV and the topic was eating disorders.  My digital cable says it's going to be on again from 6:30-7:30 am -that's central time in the US- saturday morning (got a VCR?, I'm not outta bed by then....)  It looked at 3 people (2 gals-one anorexic, one bulimic; and a male bulimic, all early 20's enmeshed with their families).  Just thought I'd mention it if anyone is interested.

I watched this twice and it almost brought me to tears.  I knew one person w/ an eating disorder...well kinda..and ex gf's sorority sister, so I didn't know what was up w/ it.  I felt so bad for these people...especially the bulmeic two, their parents didn't event support them, it was disgusting.  Better parents could have made it much better.  It was so sad I just wanted to give them a hug.  Anyone who is struggling with this has so much courage. judah

hello all, i stayed up till 12 the other night to watch it and it made me sick to know that i purge my food exactly as they did. it also made me scared to get help even though i need it because i saw how much their parents didnt support them and i feel they would be the same way with me. i wish there was a way to just stop but there isnt. i feel as though ill have an eating disorder now until the day i die. ive only been bulemic now for almost 4 months and i feel as though it is never going to end and its the only way that i will stay skinny. Im 93 pounds, with a goal weight of 85. Only 8 more pounds! wish me luck guys. Talk to you later -Rebecca

I watched this twice and it almost brought me to tears.  I knew one person w/ an eating disorder...well kinda..and ex gf's sorority sister, so I didn't know what was up w/ it.  I felt so bad for these people... Would you please just go away now? So whoopee, you knew one person with an ED but I'll bet there are a lot more than you had no clue about....   We do not really appreciate being referred to as these people and we don't need your false sympathy, We sure don't need your wacky diet plans, either.  Just go away.  Thanks.

its the only way that i will stay skinny. Im 93 pounds, with a goal weight of 85. Only 8 more pounds! wish me luck guys Sometimes I wonder what  people are thinking.  You just came and posted to an eating disorder recovery support group.  Why in the world would you ask us to wish you luck in losing your last 8 pounds through bulimia?? Did you think we'd all sing a cheer for you or what?  I'm not trying to be mean, but how can you express your frustration with this disorder in one thought, and in the next thought be asking us to cheer you on in losing more weight? Come back when you are ready to get well, K??  We'll cheer you on in your recovery, not your weight loss. Koosh <