How to Use This Forum

[SFishy]

Hey All,

Yup, another new forum :winky

"Creative and Fun" was getting a little out of control, so we've done away with that forum and started two new ones. For poetry, stories and other creative stuff, head over to the Creative Fishtuff forum.

What you can post in this, the Getting to Know You forum...

:bluefishy introduce yourself

:pinkfishy share your hobbies and interests

:bluefishy share things that motivate and inspire you

:pinkfishy a good place to share something about yourself that maybe doesn't fit in another forum (like: hey! I just won the nobel peace prize!)

:bluefishy and any other chit-chat the pertains to who you are personally.

:pinkfishy wish a fishy a happy birthday.

This forum is NOT:

:bullet a place to kill time

:bullet a place to stay online even though you've already been on for six hours straight

:bullet a chatroom for back and forth "hey you bored?" type of posts. It's also not your own personal e-mail.

:bullet mindless games, lists or surveys that have nothing to do with who anyone is

:bullet like any other forum on this site -- it's not a place to further isolate, to seek negative attention, to try to fall further into your ED, or to use as an escape from reality.

Just like in other forums, there will be times your post could be moved if it is better suited for one of the other forums -- a good example is talking about your religion, or your self-esteem. Posts like those would be moved to the Spirituality Forum or the Self-Esteem & Identity Forum.

Take care of YOU

[Millificent]

Reminder: Unlike other boards, discussion of food and drink is not permitted here. This is to keep everyone focused on the OTHER parts of our lives! I edit ALL food and drink questions out of "survey" posts.

:dragon Millie

[Virgovictoria]

Hello All,

I am Victoria. I am ********y/o and am a defense consultant in Arilington, VA. I have had EDs for ******** years and have gone through a couple of stints (one at each) Renfrews. I am currently working on getting into St. Joseph's in Baltimore, MD. My hobbies include growing herbs, gourmet cooking, watching DVDs and reading. I isolate quite a bit, so my hobbies fit into my lifestyle. I would like to find others that live close by to initiate new friendships. I hope you all are well!

Victoria

[trayc-rae]

Hi! I am not good at share alot of stugg about me. But for some reason this feels good. Being a wife and mom is my life and I stirve to be good at it. Sometimes its so hard to put it all into balance. If you can relate, talk to me.
Trayc-rae of Va Beach

[mkate]

Hi I am Mary. I am not very good at introducing myself but wanted to give this a try. I am a speech-language pathologist in a ped rehab hospital. I love to read and make cards/stationary. I also dabble with writing poetry. I have recently agreed to try running - but am starting with walking. I have a dog, Abby.. who keeps me company. I too can chose to isolate but am trying hard not to do that too much.

Victoria, I have been an OP at St. Joseph's in Baltimore (where I live). It is a highly recommended place. I am currently OP at Johns Hopkins. I would be glad to share my experiences with you, Victoria.

[Feak]

Hey huns, if you post in the forum more people might see and reply :shy Click "New Thread" instead of "Reply" :winky

Welcome to the :bowl

[Stella Blue]

trayc-rae said: Hi! I am not good at share alot of stugg about me. But for some reason this feels good. Being a wife and mom is my life and I stirve to be good at it. Sometimes its so hard to put it all into balance. If you can relate, talk to me.
Trayc-rae of Va Beach :

Hi Trac-rae,
I am new to this site, this is my first chat ever. A little scary but I can relate to being a mom, and striving to be good. It becomes difficult to put things into balance sometimes, because it requires a lot of focus and attention to detail. I also work full time, and that takes mega effort. My kids are **** and ****.

[Delerium]

Greetings

I am in central Virgina and it sounds as if we may have things in common.

I have a BA in psychology and neuroscience and worked in research, but at this point I am pursuing my real dream (to be a poet.)

I was first diagnosed at fourteen and spent many years in treatment. I would say that I've been in remission for four years. If you email me, I'll tell you how old I am and lots more.

I am married to my best friend and "my kids" are two dogs and a cat.

I feel very committed to this website because it was here for me while I was recovering. At this point, any support I can give others would be my blessing.

You can email me at sarahcapri@hotmail.com

Make sure you put Fishy in the subject line so I don't delete your mail.

Best wishes, Sarah

[almondsunshine]

Hey-I am Harmony. I live up in cold Minnesota. I have a cat that is my life and he is having surgery in a week. He was abused by his previous owner and he has saved my life. I love school and learning and wish I could go to college for the rest of my life. I am really lonely at night and got my internet to talk to people then. I am very friendly, energetic, and understanding. One of the first things people notice about me is my contagious laugh. Don't make me laugh or I can't stop.
Harmony

[bluebabe]

Lauren
Penn State student
my cat, Henry, an orange tabby, kept me safe for most of my life, and lived a long life until this past Labor Day weekend. Now I have a new baby, Cuddles! He's a little white fluff ball with a tiny strip of black on his head and is FULL of energy and love!
SICK OF THIS ED
love children and art

[almondsunshine]

My cat has kept me from doing stuff that wouldn't be good. They truely are better than family and I don't know what I would do if I lost him. He is having surgery in a week too.
Harmony

[nancybenz]

Hello out there,
I'm very new to this whole thing and I am looking for a buddy who can relate. I'm ********, well ******** this month and in the past **** months I've gone from a ******** to a ****, stress and depression is to blame. I have so many things going on my life,. Married, one daughter she's ****, Since May I have had a relationship with a man I worked with, he's married, no kids, smart, intelligent, very much like me and it's comforting but this relationship has taken it's toll on me emotionally and physically. For the first time I'm so in love, I've stopped eating over ****/**** of what I used to. I feel bouts of suicide because I can't deal with anything anymore. So much more involved but I don't want to bore anyone, I just need a starting point to figure out what I'm doing to myself. I think I'm a beautiful sexy woman, don't look my age (everyone thinks i'm in my ********'s, God bless'em all) My lover tells me so and he is hurting because he's knows I'm hurting. He can't say he loves me, although he knows I do. He doesn't want to stop seeing me but he feels awful that he's hurting me. This all sounds so selfish I know but I don't know where to turn. Please Help!

:bug

[nature_chick]

Hello Fellow Fishy's,

My name is Mary, i'm nineteen years-old and currently live at home with my parents in Burlington, Ontario. I attended university last year but am taking this year off to focus on getting my life back together.

I have been struggling with both anorexia and bulimia for six years now, and I find this website super supportive and helpful.

I enjoy running, although I haven't been at it with any consistency for about the past year now because I've been way too depressed. I also enjoy hiking, camping, traveling, reading, drinkin' green tea from my wee little teapot, and socializing with friends.

I'm really hoping to get to know some of you gals and guys. Looking forward to meeting you!

[virgocat]

Hi everyone.. I'm thirty-five and have three beautiful kids, a dog and a cat. I've been divorced for approx seven years, but have been seeing someone on and off for approx five years. Maybe we've finally gotten it together, who knows. I've been a receptionist for a very busy pediatric practice for almost fourteen years, although it feels like an eternity. But like they say, better the devil you know than the devil you don't. I'm planning to win Power Ball soon so when I do they can all kiss my hiney.... I don't have very many hobbies. I'm learning how to crochet, so am in the process of making a scarf for one of my daughters. I like camping,hiking,gardening,playing softball, and shooting pool, although I don't do those things very often. Oh yeah, I also LOVE manicures, but can't ever afford them. Anyway, that's me in a nutshell. Nice meeting you all....... :flower :flower

[EllaBella]

Hi everyone!
My name is Ella and i, too am from VA (i've noticed that a lot of people here are) I have had an ED for only about two months now, but it's starting to catch up with me already. But off that horrible topic, I love theatre and writing and singing!

[VinyeTie]

Hi everyone,

I'm new, so I'll share a bit about myself. I'm in college right now studying archaeology, which I love. Although I go to school in CT, I'm originally from CA. I love to write poetry and am working on a novel, so I was glad to see the poetry board on this forum. I also love the outdoors, especially mountains, trees, and the sea, and one of the ways in which I can truly escape from my demons is to take backpacking trips with my family or friends. In high school I ran for the cross-country and track teams, which in some ways was the root of my ED, but I still enjoy running. I've been suffering from binge eating disorder for several years but only realized I had a problem after it escalated into bulimia briefly about a year ago. In other aspects of my life, though, I am very happy. I can't wait to get to know you and be a part of this supportive community.

[Wanna be actress]

Hello guys and gals,

Um, where to start......
My name is Tammy, i'm ******** years old (though i don't look it! look younger).
I had a brain hemorrhage when i was ********, which has left me unable to use my right arm, i can use my right leg now, though it shakes when i'm tired.

i'm not going to talk about the other stuff thats wrong with me, just hobbies etc.

I want to one day make it as an actress, hence the username, i also want to be a singer.
I live in a small town near the sea in Hampshire, UK.

My hobbies, um, i like The X-files, and have met Gillian Anderson.
I like Stargate SG****, and have met Teryl Rothery.

I work with a charity called The Neurofibromatosis Association (NfA), which is one of Gillian Anderson's main charities also.

I am hoping to go to drama school at some point.

Thats pretty much me, i don't go out often and don't have any friends where i live.

Tammy.

[CharityRose]

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Hi Everyone:

My name is CharityRose and I am new here. I am currently in remission from my eating disorder but the struggle still lifts it's ugly head once in a while.

I live in Washington State, the state of rust :muhaha. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I drive a school bus :challenge and I love it. I drive mostly for special needs children, but also drive regular school and charter bus.

I love helping others, especially because there was nobody there for me when I was growing up and the pain and suffering that I endured should never be endured by anyone. I especially love my own grown up children and my grandson, they are the joy of my life, along with my husband.

I am ancient in age, but feel as if I am just beginning to live. I love fishing, sorry fishies :bounce but it sooths my soul and gives me time to reflect.

I like to chat, and my pet peeve is people that think they know what is best for you and that they never do anything wrong. My family was always perfect except for me the blacksheep. I could never do anything right for anyone.

I hope to meet all of you, and as I look, there are many people here to meet that are suffering much of the same things that I suffered as I grew up, so there will be alot of things that we have in common. I look forward to hearing and chatting with all of you.

Please remember to always do something good for YOU, and to take care of yourselves.

Sincerely,

CharityRose

[yeaux-yeaux]

I just started here yesterday and am encouraged. I've had bulimia my whole life and only just recently admitted it. I'm checking out all the threads. I, too, am a mother of grown children, and have a grandchild. I feel ancient when I read some of the chats with the younger members. I wish I had dealt with this ******** years ago and wonder how much damage I've done. Can anyone tell me what flaming means. I'm trying to follow all the rules, but I don't know what that word means in this context. Thanks.

[Courtjester]

I am......years old (over ********). I love to read. I have **** dogs, an austrialian shepard and a Yorkshire terrier and **** cat. I was recently an inpatient in California as I was in denial for a long time :challenge . I have anorexia. I am a wound care specialist, I lecture and teach others including physicians how to care for chronic non healing wounds. Like bedsores and leg wounds. I love it! Which I am sure makes me a bit strange. I am married to a wonderful man for ******** years and have **** children ******** and ********. My ******** year old is married and my ******** year old starts college in the fall. I am currently struggling with my ED and would love ot chat with others for support. My email address jjones****************@hotmail.com. If there is anyone out there that would like the same please email me.

[frenchie_jen]

hey!

My name is Jen and I live in WA state. I'm a college senior here, but I am originally from California. I have a passion for travel, and I also like to play guitar, scrapbook, sing, do sports, or do whatever. And like any true California girl, I LOVE the sun :)

I've struggled with an ED for five years, and I'm holding on to hope for a better future. I just began treatment for it recently, and it's been interesting. All I know is this didn't happen for nothing, and something good will come from it, so we'll see.....

[summerstarz]

Hi - I'm not sure that this is posted in the right place but I guess I'll go for it anyway! I've been trying to recover from my ED for about two and a half years now. I've been hospitalized and never want to go back- especially because of how much it hurt my family. I'm kinda confused and frustrated with my recovery at this point and was hoping to talk to others so I didn't feel so lonely as I go through it. I love to figure skate, read, and cook and I will soon be starting my sophmore year at college. I'm looking forward to being part of this support group!

Dena

[White Fairy]

Little bump :bounce :bounce

[TenderMe]

Hi everyone. I just joined today. I found the site while looking for affirmations. I had no idea such a wonderful community of people existed. When I surfed the site, I was so impressed with the intelligent, authentic and tender responses. I'm learning my way around and this is the first place I stopped. I am a writer, have played w/poetry (no sales) and a speaker. I enjoy cooking, I hope thats all right to share. And I love animals. I have two cats that are so cherished. I am married to a wonderful man. Oh, and I love good quotes. I think they can change my entire mindset in moment. A favorite: "It's never too late to be what you might have been". George Elliot. As a babyboomer, that's encouraging. :winky

[kolleenmcg]

Hello all! My name is Kolleen and I am new to the messageboards here but not new to browsing the site. I hail from MA and am a wife and mother of a **** year old who is the best thing in the world to me. I have been eating disordered for a long, long time and also suffer from bipolar II, so its been a long and bumpy road.

Things I like to do.... hmm... i write a lot, and I write a zine called Why Build that focuses on my ED and Bipolar... I love to make mixx cds, write poems, fiction, etc, watch horror movies, try to knit, watch tv and movies, laugh, look at clothes I can't afford, and basically just try to get through every day.

Anyway that's me :)

[irinete]

Hi,
this is my first time to attend such a forum so I will need some help. I also want to tell you that I am from Europe so my English are not that well.

[KASSANDRAL]

i just got home from an inpatient treatment center six days ago. I feel strong in my recovery but im scared as hell. Every day brings a new joy and a new terror. The world is so different to me since coming out of treatment and i still feel slightly disoriented. Can anyone relate? I seem to be trying to isolate a lot but im fighting it every step of the way. it s hard to know what my hobbies and interests are at this point some days its all i can do to drag my self out of bed and follow my meal plan. I used to dance i used to love music i used to love to just hang with my friends but everyone is in an addiction. All of my old pasttimes just remind me of the relationship im grieveing with my eating disorder. I used to feel alienated in my disease and now i feel alienated in my recovery. I m sad and i miss all my friends in inpatient its really difficult for friends and family not to understand you. i know im not alone but every second my disease lies to me and tells me that i am. :sleepy

[amandaloves]

Hi everyone! I'm sort of new here (I was on this site a lot a few years ago) and am looking for support and buddies who understand what I'm going through. I briefly struggled with b/p, but have spent a huge chunk of my life restricting and am now attempting to recover. I'm a midwestern California transplant and am obsessed with books and art and music. I'm seeing a treatment "team" but am currently trying to get into a free ed support group in San Francisco. It's harder than it sounds, but I will keep trying. Nice to meet you...

p.s. I am also a former dancer.

[tranzbabe]

My name is Lyssa and I'm new here. I have been struggling with anorexia for some time now, and I also am a trans woman. So I've had an ED in a male body and as a woman as well.

I'm just now at the point where I can talk about this. Dealing with it is what I need to do to be the healthiest woman that I can be. Now that I've finally gotten around to doing puberty right, I don't want to ruin it.

[vikta]

Hi I'm Vikta...
I think you'll mostly find me posting in COE threads. That's my home I'm afraid. Been a sufferer for a few decades now. I've got a teenage son and a dog. I like scifi and roses (but no-one give me any so I grow my own).

Special Hi to Transbabe

You must be really feeling your way... Good luck

[tranzbabe]

Wow, that's cool! I grew my own roses too!

Is your recovery going well? I hope so.

Lyssa

[saralynn]

My name is Sara

I love art, school, learning, reading, working out, meeting new people, learning about people

I am motivated by truly happy people who aren't afraid to be themselves, I hope to be like this one day, I love peaceful places like somewhere quiet with water or in the mountains, I love helping people and hearing of people who have overcome their demons

I just barely got married and moved ****,************ miles away from my home, all my friends and family. My husband has a great job here and I plan to continue school and get a job. I want to go into psychology and specialize in eating disorders.

Before I can move forward I need to find myself and happiness, I am putting my heart and soul into this right now.

[Whiplash]

Hi everybody,

I decided to come on here tonight because I was feeling lonely, and this looked like a nice, welcoming place.

I'm twenty-one and will be a senior in college this fall. I'm double majoring in journalism and psychology with a minor in criminal justice. I like reading, writing, movies, music, animals, taking walks, sometimes playing video games, the beach, traveling, shopping, and spending time with my sister. At the moment I don't know how I'll get through the next few days and weeks. I broke up with my boyfriend tonight. We were together off and on for four years, and I love him with all my heart. I know it's really over this time. I disappointed him beyond repair. I felt like he was everything to me, my life, and now...I'm lost.

Anyway, I don't know where to turn to for friendship and support, when all I want to do is stay home and hiberate, hiding away from people. So here I am. My sister has been recommending that I come here for a while, since I have issues that this website addresses.

I hope to get to know you all soon and maybe find a new place for me to belong, since I left the previous forum I spent a great deal of time at because I'm trying to forget everything associated with my ex.

I'm sorry I'm such a downer and so self-absorbed. I'll try to be more interesting.

Have a good weekend, all.

[scintilla]

Hi, I'm E
I have ED-NOS, and have been on a binge-diet cycle since as long as I can remember it got pretty bad about **** years ago. I started going to therapy last fall and in two weeks they will discharge me. I know I am ready to do this on my own but I relapsed tonight with a major binge. I just can't stop thinking about losing weight now. I am already overweight and during the course of therapy I put on more weight. Weight obsession triggers binges for me, and I have been so fixated on losing weight now that they are discharging me. I really love the idea of these forums because I need support though not as much as before. I really just need people to talk me down when I start obsessing about weight loss, weight gain and beating up on myself. I hope to make some wonderful friends!
Please feel free to email or message me, I would love to hear from you.
best,
E

[eatingalone]

hi. this is my first time posting. i dont know if this is where i am supposed to post this but here it goes....i guess the reason i joined here was because i am sick of feeling alone. my stuggle with food/weight. it began when i was the fat girl in junior high and i got sick of it until my soph year of highschool. i starved myself and ran/biked/walked all summer and barely ate at all. i lost almost sixty lbsXXXX and looked great. i got good feedback and i kept on doing it. i stayed around one twenty-thirtyXXXX till i got to college and the stress was too much and i played college basketball and i didnt have a lot of energy so i started eating alot. piggin out! from college till now i stay around one fiftyXXXX. i am disgusted with myself. i hate food but i have to have it.

i graduated with a degree in health and now i overeat and work out a lot. i look normal but i am very unhappy. i feel depressed alot. i dont understand why i dont stop eating when i am full. i get in a little funk or i feel fat and if i am over the edge of feeling bad i just go home and eat.

i want to stop. it affects everything i do. sometimes i dont want to dress up because i dont want to look in the mirror or wear clothing that i think i will look bad in. my husband thinks i am beautiful but i dont. i have a problem. i just dont know what to do about it. i just came home from work and ate too much to even write here. now my stomach hurts and i feel like i have no control of my life. i need a friend that is going through this to talk to about my stuggles.

any replies would be appreciated.

[steell]

It is nice to meet someone else from Iowa. Having a ED causes us to only think about our bodies and food. Living in the food belt does not help. Can you help me with finding a good ED therapist in Iowa? I travel the entire state so it does not matter where this person is. I have gone to **** therapists and have not been adequately treated. In turn if there is anything I can do for you please ask!

steell:

[Millificent]

If you reply to this thread as your introduction, it is very likely that your post will not be seen and therefore you will not get any responses. This thread is ONLY meant to let people know the purpose of this forum.

If you would like to introduce yourself to the :bowl, please start a new thread. If you are introducing yourself specifically to ask for support, it is best to post on the forum that you feel best suits your particular disorder.

[TLC]

I am married with two teenage sons. One just started driving Sunday, which Mom is not ready for!!!

I live in Kentucky and love country living.

My dogs are also my babies. I have two rat terriers that have no clue they are dogs.

I have been singing since I was a child. I sing in the worship team at my church. Music is one of my favorite therapies!!

I also love to read and do crafts. I especially love to sew dog clothing which sells very well. Only pet lovers find this rational: everyone else thinks dressing dogs is extremely crazy!!

I love to shop when I can afford it. I am very good at finding bargains and have turned shopping into an art. I especially can not seem to stop buying shoes. I am very addicted to shoes!!

I am also bipolar and have PTSD, which is making life very challenging.

I have had an ED for over two decades but was only diagnosed **** weeks ago so this is very new in my life.

I am looking forward to meeting others that can be helpful to my recovery.

TLC

[A Mummy]

Hi,

I am a thirty two year old female who stumbled across this site yesterday :)

I am married, twelve years, have a four year old son and am due my second in January.

I live in England (so hope no one minds a foreigner ;-) ) enjoy listening to music, dancing, reading, love my cat, who was adopted when I lived in Asia. I love learning about other cultures, have lived abroad twice, Sweden was the other place.

I don't work, as I am a stay at home mum, well due to start round two next year, but all my work in the past has been with families/children.

Last year I completed a business course for women wanting to start their own business, though plans are on hold for now.

Compulsive eating/depression has been my past, been a year since I made huge progress, but recently with the pregnancy those old habits appearing and I am determined to work upon.

Hugs to all
x

[Kensington]

Hi A Mummy,

Welcome to the :bowl!

I recommend you copy this post over into a brand new one so that more people will see it & respond to it. Responses to a sticky thread like this one generally don't get many replies.

We have lots of British fishies so don't worry about that! :uk

[greengriffin]

hey all-

My names Ed and I thought I'd just do a wee introducing post just to say hello. There are all these forums here and its taking a while to get to know them and find my way around.

But here I am. I'm ******** and live in Edinburgh, Scotland. I'm a studying for a degree in pyschology. I live in a wee flat that I would love to decorate but my flatmate disagrees with me about everything. He likes carpet, I like floorboards; he likes plain things, I like patterns and colours and pictures. We have two cats who I love, a floppy old black lady cat and a bouncy bitey ginger kitten.

I love all creative things and don't have much time for real life stuff like politics and wars, but i do feel a bit guilty I don't keep up with all that stuff. I love reading and watching movies, I love knitting,I try to make things by hand as much as possible, and customise clothes. I love cycling and running too- one of the few times I feel whole and good.

thats enough now i think. Looking forward to getting to know some of you out there. Ive been having a really bad time for the last eight months or so now [I remember when it was just "a bad month", now its dragging on and on] and I keep forgetting that this miserable person is not really me.

take care everyone, Ed

[addielea]

:yayAddielea

[addielea]

Hello I am addie, from the midwest. needing some friends to talk. I have two children and like crafts and music. been strugglin for a while. open to whatever

[Strawberry Hills]

Hello there:) I have been to this site first several years ago and found it very in-depth and helpful. - i've been ed'ed for years now with anorexia and bulimia.. I didn't search enough i guess to find a forum though so i found it and joined yesterday! :) i'm very glad i found this site as it is very supportive! :) :) :)

i'm twenty-three years old and i'm a college student but behind due to my ed.. but i've learned a lot along the way, about myself and life although i do really want to get on with my education. i live in the usa.. i luv summer and swimming, the beach, and i haven't traveled much but i hope to one day travel the world!!! i luv learning about different cultures! i also luv neuroscience!! it's a passion of mine:) and brain evolution. i find it soo fascinating:) reading and learning are so exciting to me:) i'm not too into sports.. but i luv music too - especially colbie caillat, tori amos, sarah brightman, greenday... my sister is about my age and has always been my best friend and i'm very close to my family and spending time with fam. and friends is very important to me:) i'm blessed to have a family that has always treated me well etc..

i wanted to write some things that motivate and inspire me... : Knowing that every step, no matter how 'big' or 'small' it may seem to you, every step toward recovery, even if there are slips, makes you *that* much closer to recovery.. :) :) You will *always* have that moment forever, it will *always* be yours! ;-) I love early mornings and time to think to myself.. nature's beauty and getting in touch with my inner self, thoughts and reminding myself how special and unique a human being i am, as is everyone.. that we are all beautiful inside and out. :) I recently started journaling more.. And try to find 'treats' for yourself like bubble baths - may sound silly lol ~ but you're worth it!!! Also, when i look at photos when i was a child, i find i care so much about her - and i realize i'm still 'her' - it helps me to care for me.. right now i'm searching deep within myself to find reasons to recover for *me* instead of for external reasons.. maybe this can help inspire someone.. ? :)

ooooh and i luv arts and crafts as well!!!!!

have a happy day fishies!!!!!! :)

btw - LOL i was searching my brain for a username and i was listening to a Beatles CD and "Strawberry Fields" was recently on... Silly me though! I thought it was "Strawberry Hills" - ahhh but now i'm Strawberry Hills hehe!! :-P "Strawberry Fields" is a lovely song btw ~ :) :) :)

[APrincessInside]

My name is Amber. I'm twenty years old and I'm a junior in college. I love everything about gymnastics! It is my life. Gymnastics is also like my peaceful ocean I go to when things get stressful. I'm studying biology, pre-med type stuff because I really want to go work at St. Jude's Children's research hospital. I'm a very caring person and I found this site and thought it would be a good place to come for support. So I'm lookin for friends and a support group!!

[MacKenzieEileen]

Hey, My name is Mackenzie, I'm fifteen years old.
I just signed up for these message boards in serch for some support and community and i'm a little excited about it.
Ive just been discharged from an inpatient hospital in orlando and im getting back into "real life"
I was gone for about ****months and have been struggling for almost a year.
I like to write, I have my whole stuggle practically on paper.
I love dancing..however, dancing is part of what pulled me into my ED.
Most of all i love talking with people because i havent done it in forever.
Im a dual-enrollment student at my community collage. and i want to major in english

[swireral]

I have relapsed into my eating disorder, after about **** years or so of recovery. I am a psychology and social work graduate ready to start my career. I love activity, especially hiking with my boyfriend, reading. I work with seniors and am a little board with this job but will be moving on soon. I am scared and do not want to go through this struggle again;however I feel as if I do not get some control over this disorder, I will only sink. I have worked very hard to get where I am and now I just feel as though I can't and I need this disorder to make me ...can-However this id a fantasy that is only making me sink.

[Kelli-Ann]

Hello everyone, I'm new here so I'll try my best to introduse myself I am eighteen years old. I am hooping to find friends here to talk to to help me even more and so I can help them also. I am a freshman in college trying to major in child development and minor in bussiness because i want to run my own daycare someday. Yeah i love kids :happy. I volunteer at my local animal shelter on saterdays I am also a lover of animals and I belive that all animals deserve a second chance at life. In my spare time I love to scrapbook, and hangout with my friends. This is kind of randome but I'll throw it into the mix also. I am a HUGE taylor Swift fan!! Well thats all I can think of. Bye