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i am looking for a friend that will help me stay out of anorexia. i am a
recovering anorexic but i am finding all my friends dont support my recovery.

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Hi Melody,

Firstly, well done for contacting me in the first instance as I know how hard it can be to fight the ED thoughts.  I am more than happy to be a support person for you and understand anorexia and thoughts that go through your mind each and every day.  This is something that can't be done on your own so please contact me whenever you feel the need hunni.

Take Care and I look forward to hearing from you soon :-)

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I have a thorough understanding of eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa. Often, it feels like something has changed but you don't know why... there are these thoughts in your mind that control when, how, what food you consume while at the same time isolating you from your family, friends and things you once loved doing. I can help you understand the ED "thoughts" and act as a support person who you can talk to when things get a bit too much to cope with on your own.

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Anorexia dictated and controlled my life for 5 years from the age of 15. It pulled me out of school in my final year, it isolated me from the people I loved, it stopped me from living a carefree life. I know all too well the pain inside and what it is like to wish so desperately to ask for help and to be contolled so much by the "negative mind or "ED thoughts" that you can't seek help. I am here to listen... even if you're not ready to seek professional help, it is a step in the right direction finding someone who you can talk to that understands what you are going through.

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