ED Finally beating my anorexia nervosa

[Astrid_Shadow]

Hey guys.

Its been 8 years I've had anorexia nervosa restricted type. I'm finally beating the sickness.
I have been struggling so long the doctors didn't think I'd make it by December.

If anyone has any tips on how I can gain weight and keep it, it would be really appreciated.

I just wanna be healthy for once in my life.

Am I asking too much...?

 

[The Albatross]

Plant food sources are good carbs. Rather than gain "weight" I'd pause to consider that you've likely lost a lot of muscle mass as well... so sound nutrition with some exercise to rebuild muscle?

 

[Astrid_Shadow]

I'm willing to try anything at this point.
My bmi is at 17.57 thats the highest its ever been in my life.

 

[The Albatross]

I imagine, though don't know you've studied up on appropriate nutrition?

 

[Astrid_Shadow]

I was hospitalized for a while when it was really bad so yes I am aware of the appropriate nutrition. I learned all about it in the eating disorder clinic but honestly its a lot harder than I thought especially when my body didn't want to cooperate with me.

 

[The Albatross]

Practice, patience, persistence, and if you have the knowledge, then 21-28 days becomes a habit... 6 months is a new behavior.

 

[Pakadlangitok]

Hey guys.

Its been 8 years I've had anorexia nervosa restricted type. I'm finally beating the s...

(((((((((((ASTRID))))))))))))))))) I had a terrible bout of what seemed to be anorexia. I have a genetic duplication that causes all kinds of troubles, one is eating. I also did well to get over that . It took decades.......but then I had a terrible accident that affected my mouth, so after decades of trying to feed myself and winning the battle against starving to death (literally) now I cannot eat even if I want to. Very ironic.

HOWEVER, I never give up. I am one of those people who others think I should just end it but f*^ck them.

Here are real concrete tips I do to keep weight on.

#1. PRotein bars. I get the ones with whey but also the ones that are plant based. I cannot eat much more than these (and sardines and apples if I cut them up), so I had to get a good blender to make my own. Honestly , not having to eat is not so bad. Food makes me literally sick to my stomach now to even see it, after all the torture it has caused me. So I really like my bars. I buy protein powder, dates, almond butter and whip it up. A blew up three blender and a Ninja so you HAVE to get a good one .

#2. Orgain drink. It is like Ensure but healthy. Ensure is just junk now. Plus when in hospital they made me drink that (Ensure) and I HATE IT now!

#3. Lift weights. This may seem weird but when you starve you lose so much muscle!! Look up the Minnesota Experiment which details what happens to the body not only when we starve but when we gain back the weight. It is very problematic and Eating Disorder Centres never address this. Anyway Alb is right. You have to rebuild muscle.

#4/ I can't eat veggies now which makes me sad and not good. So I got a juicer and juice or if I am too tired I buy the green drinks to keep veggies in.

There are some tips I use and I ccan't even eat right now and once they do surgery on my mouth it is even going to be harder. Then I might just stop eating and die because I have had enough of the battle with food. Then again, maybe I will just say I will never give up again......hard to tell and I am scared.

Let me know if this helps!!!!!!

 

[Astrid_Shadow]

I will try my best and follow everything you said. :) thank you.

 

[VioletButterfly]

@Astrid_Shadow - If possible, have you thought of getting an ED nutritionist on board to help steady you, and to be a source of support and guidance? If you don't have one in your area, there are nutritionists who Skype whom I have heard are pretty good.

I'm not sure how it works in Canada, but in the States when you are discharged from IP treatment, they usually want you to have a team (Primary, therapist, nutritionist) for support as you transition into living outside of the facility. Just a thought as I know it can be costly. Best of luck to you. VB

 

[Astrid_Shadow]

When I was hospitalized I ended up getting discharged because I wasn't gaining weight fast enough so I've decided to do it on my own. I also learned that on my grandfathers side everyone in the family is naturally short and skinny so I guess it runs in my blood.