Ptsd And Ed Together.

[FashionablyFlawed]

I was just wondering if I'm the only one. I can't imagine that I am but maybe i could be. Does anyone else have an Eating Disorder that developed from their PTSD?

I think the shame I felt for years suffered alone and in silence lead me to hate my own body. Plus the whole control aspect of and ED plays right into the out of control feeling of PTSD. I think one feeds the other. It is really awful.

 

[Sazza]

Hi i don't specifically have a diagnosed eating disorder but have had alot of eating issues over the years. So i can relate partly to the control aspect which food gives you, i go through phases where i restrict my intakes as its the only thing i feel i cqan control and at other end spectrum i comfort eat cause of emotions out control and everything feels out control.

My eating issues were present before recent development of PTSD but i can see the link between stemming from the PTSD and having control. My hate for my own body has worsened since my PTSD because before events took place i lost alot weight and asked the questions of if things would have happened had i been bigger. At moment im battling with control of food even. So i can understand some of your issues even if not on the same level.

 

[pi314159]

I've been diagnosed with both. I've been told the eating disorder is a coping mechanism for the PTSD.

 

[seeking serenity]

I have been diagnosed with both as well, and they do feed off each other. I have about 5 years recovery from ED. My ED started at an early age, I was about 9 when it began. I was sick with it for about 10 years. You are not alone!