Eating and Body Dysmorphic Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #33
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- I unfortunately have had Anorexia for almost 2 years now and before the weight-loss I had low self esteem and I thought I didn't look good enough. But now 2 years later, I feel very confident in my body, I wear whatever I want instead of wearing clothes and colors that won't stand out as to not be noticed. I now wear colors other than black and I actually want to be noticed. When the disorder first started I counted calories, but now I don't, I eat when I'm hungry (which isn't often: / ) I don't see a fat girl in the mirror either like how others say they do. I see a girl who can take over the world. Before I didn't understand why my bf thought I was attractive and I used to feel ashamed for him to be seen with me. now I'm so proud of myself and I don't feel out of place. I get compliments all the time, and get stared a lot by both men & women. Also I have set myself a limit to how low I can go so I can pull back up, I look amazing just how I look now and I want to stay this way (In no way do I look like a skeleton, I look more like a model). These realizations made me wonder if I really had/have Anorexia because I hear stories of it being hell and I am waiting to see that? Idk, everyone is different but I feel alone in this. (Basically my disorder has given me a huge confidence boost but I think it'll be short lived) Sorry for the long read, just wanted to share my story. I hope everyone finds happiness & stay hydrated
Date: 2022-04-04
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JoJo
Recently my friend has been trying to loose weight, I'm worried because in quarantine can't see her or check if shes ok. I'm scared it might be the start of an eating disorder, shes always hated her body, and shes is so beautiful yet she cannot see it, she literally doesn't join zoom calls bc she thinks shes ugly. Shes lost weight already, and I told not to starve herself, but I know thats not enough to help someone with an ed, I know how uncontrollable it is, and it's easier for her to hide it when no one can see her. Her family isnt great and I scared. It's only been exercising and possibly dieting, but shes always been insecure and it's so easy to become obsessed with body weight, I don't really know how to react and I hope its doesn't develop into something bad. I dont know how I can prevent her from even the slightest possibility of developing an ed.
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Recently my friend has been trying to loose weight, I'm worried because in quarantine can't see her or check if shes ok. I'm scared it might be the start of an eating disorder, shes always hated her body, and shes is so beautiful yet she cannot see it, she literally doesn't join zoom calls bc she thinks shes ugly. Shes lost weight already, and I told not to starve herself, but I know thats not enough to help someone with an ed, I know how uncontrollable it is, and it's easier for her to hide it when no one can see her. Her family isnt great and I scared. It's only been exercising and possibly dieting, but shes always been insecure and it's so easy to become obsessed with body weight, I don't really know how to react and I hope its doesn't develop into something bad. I dont know how I can prevent her from even the slightest possibility of developing an ed.
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Michi
I'm not sure, because I have no diagnosis at all, but I'm scared that I might have BDD. I can't bear to look at myself in photos and trying to edit my own videos is actively painful. I once started crying after seeing a recording of myself in a play I was in that year. I feel slow, and big and clumsy. I am obsessed with looking better, but I'm too untalented to do make up and too self concious to wear the clothes I actually like. I take my measurements obsessively, and no matter what other people tell me, I can never think of myself as attractive. I always want to lose weight and I'm constantly tempted to eat less than I actually want, but I actively stop that train of thought because I know where it leads. I have very low self esteem, as, I think, is readily apparent, but BDD? I don't know. I hope not.
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I'm not sure, because I have no diagnosis at all, but I'm scared that I might have BDD. I can't bear to look at myself in photos and trying to edit my own videos is actively painful. I once started crying after seeing a recording of myself in a play I was in that year. I feel slow, and big and clumsy. I am obsessed with looking better, but I'm too untalented to do make up and too self concious to wear the clothes I actually like. I take my measurements obsessively, and no matter what other people tell me, I can never think of myself as attractive. I always want to lose weight and I'm constantly tempted to eat less than I actually want, but I actively stop that train of thought because I know where it leads. I have very low self esteem, as, I think, is readily apparent, but BDD? I don't know. I hope not.
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Jazmin
I-ve been on the journey towards a healthy lifestyle. I have a history of bulimia growing up so I-ve been really proud of myself for finally picking up a healthy lifestyle but I notice that as I continue to eat healthy (vegan diet) and working out, I can-t help myself but slowly becoming obsessed with the way I look/weigh. If the scale doesn-t move or if I gain a pound I-ll restrict myself the rest of the day and I-ll work 2x as hard while working out. I know I have goals to reach but I-ve been noticing this small little pattern can slowly turn dangerous. I want to stop but I don-t know how to. I-m becoming very obsessed with the way I look and there-s times I look at my body in the mirror for hours pin pointing all of my flaws. If anyone has some tips, that-d be nice.
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I-ve been on the journey towards a healthy lifestyle. I have a history of bulimia growing up so I-ve been really proud of myself for finally picking up a healthy lifestyle but I notice that as I continue to eat healthy (vegan diet) and working out, I can-t help myself but slowly becoming obsessed with the way I look/weigh. If the scale doesn-t move or if I gain a pound I-ll restrict myself the rest of the day and I-ll work 2x as hard while working out. I know I have goals to reach but I-ve been noticing this small little pattern can slowly turn dangerous. I want to stop but I don-t know how to. I-m becoming very obsessed with the way I look and there-s times I look at my body in the mirror for hours pin pointing all of my flaws. If anyone has some tips, that-d be nice.
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Ms
I had a problem with binge eating. I ended up gaining 70lbs over my healthy weight, and it caused a lot of health issues (joint pain, IBS, cystic acne, bloating to the point of pain, irregular periods, and depression. I-ve been able to figure out my life and help myself stop the binging, and have lost 50lbs. I already feel so much better. Less joint pain, better self image, my skin is clearing up, I don-t feel bloated anymore, and my period is regular again.
If you-re struggling with Binge Eating, please seek help. Just because BE doesn-t kill you quickly, it still makes you miserable and causes health problems. Please take care of yourself, you-re not alone, you are worth it.
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I had a problem with binge eating. I ended up gaining 70lbs over my healthy weight, and it caused a lot of health issues (joint pain, IBS, cystic acne, bloating to the point of pain, irregular periods, and depression. I-ve been able to figure out my life and help myself stop the binging, and have lost 50lbs. I already feel so much better. Less joint pain, better self image, my skin is clearing up, I don-t feel bloated anymore, and my period is regular again.
If you-re struggling with Binge Eating, please seek help. Just because BE doesn-t kill you quickly, it still makes you miserable and causes health problems. Please take care of yourself, you-re not alone, you are worth it.
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Ash
I've got Body Dysmorphia Disorder (used to have Binge eating disorder and realized I had a problem when I weighed 240 lbs at 16 years old. Immediately went to starving myself. Skipping meals. Going days without eating. The longest I've gone is 10 days. I'd survive off of water. My lowest weight was 155) I still think I look like I did when I weighed 240. I'm 20 years old now and pregnant. Afraid of gaining any weight even though pregnant women need to gain weight (according to my doctors, and the only thought that can go through my head is -I can't wait to give birth so I can go back to starving myself-
How messed up is that?
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I've got Body Dysmorphia Disorder (used to have Binge eating disorder and realized I had a problem when I weighed 240 lbs at 16 years old. Immediately went to starving myself. Skipping meals. Going days without eating. The longest I've gone is 10 days. I'd survive off of water. My lowest weight was 155) I still think I look like I did when I weighed 240. I'm 20 years old now and pregnant. Afraid of gaining any weight even though pregnant women need to gain weight (according to my doctors, and the only thought that can go through my head is -I can't wait to give birth so I can go back to starving myself-
How messed up is that?
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Cami
I had bullimia for only two months before I could stop, but it wasn't because I felt wrong with my body, but because it was during a time where I felt numb all the time, and puking made me feel -real- and -organic-. Yeah, after a bit my view of myself started to distort and the eating disorder voice showed up, but it felt more like a consequence. Even after I stopped making myself puke it would still happen when I felt bad, and with time it started to disappear but not yet. So, how did it work? Was I doing it as a way of self harm?
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I had bullimia for only two months before I could stop, but it wasn't because I felt wrong with my body, but because it was during a time where I felt numb all the time, and puking made me feel -real- and -organic-. Yeah, after a bit my view of myself started to distort and the eating disorder voice showed up, but it felt more like a consequence. Even after I stopped making myself puke it would still happen when I felt bad, and with time it started to disappear but not yet. So, how did it work? Was I doing it as a way of self harm?
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Andrea
I remember not eating well being afraid to gain weight eventually i never did, then i started seeing a doctor told me i had anorexia and made my mom force me to eat, i tried to kill myself but never actually did was only mentally. Now im a little overweight and im still in danger of falling into anorexia again and having to go through al the process again. I have my boyfriend who supports me and makes me feel safe and comfortable with my body. Im glad for everything in my life expect that time frame.
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I remember not eating well being afraid to gain weight eventually i never did, then i started seeing a doctor told me i had anorexia and made my mom force me to eat, i tried to kill myself but never actually did was only mentally. Now im a little overweight and im still in danger of falling into anorexia again and having to go through al the process again. I have my boyfriend who supports me and makes me feel safe and comfortable with my body. Im glad for everything in my life expect that time frame.
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Beelzebub
One of my ex friends used to only talk to me when she was relapsing from her anorexia. She used me as a therapist and never realized that I was struggling with my body and eating too. Now anytime I mention it, she gets on my case saying I hinge like - your to healthy to be anorexic-, -Your already thin, you can-t be anorexic. - - stop complaining about your body, it-s much better then mine-. now I can-t eat a bowl of ramen without feeling like I-m going to explode.
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One of my ex friends used to only talk to me when she was relapsing from her anorexia. She used me as a therapist and never realized that I was struggling with my body and eating too. Now anytime I mention it, she gets on my case saying I hinge like - your to healthy to be anorexic-, -Your already thin, you can-t be anorexic. - - stop complaining about your body, it-s much better then mine-. now I can-t eat a bowl of ramen without feeling like I-m going to explode.
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Lotte
This video should be edited. The first story of the girl that is 5'7- and weighs 82 pounds. Could be considered very triggering. It gives her a BMI of just over 12, which is means she would be on deaths door. As anything below 15, is considered extreme. It may give vulnerable watches a target to aim for. It is also a bit stereotypical using a teenage girl as an example. I love your videos, but this worries me. Thank you.
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This video should be edited. The first story of the girl that is 5'7- and weighs 82 pounds. Could be considered very triggering. It gives her a BMI of just over 12, which is means she would be on deaths door. As anything below 15, is considered extreme. It may give vulnerable watches a target to aim for. It is also a bit stereotypical using a teenage girl as an example. I love your videos, but this worries me. Thank you.
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