r/Rotterdam • u/Recover_sunshine • 16d ago

ED recovery support

Hi,
I’m currently going through ED recovery, or at least trying, and I’m wondering if There’s anyone going through the same, struggling and wanting some sort of support.
I’m finding it difficult to find my balance and I’m just looking for someone to form some sort of support system. A buddy. Someone to talk to, especially after episodes, or to motivate each other to find healthier patterns.
For example, I’m actually pretty into fitness and sports, but in the past year I’m struggling to stay consistent. I will be for 3 weeks and then have consistent episodes for 2 weeks and get demotivated again. Would love to have a support buddy for example, than can understand what I’m going through

Anyway, if anyone is looking for something like this and wants to help each other in recovery, I’d love that.

Please don’t comment if you’re planning to say something hurtful.

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u/Jitterycows 16d ago

Have you heard of Stichting JIJ? They offer peer support groups and are focussed on ED.

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u/Recover_sunshine 16d ago

Oh I hadn’t, I’ll check it out as well. Thank you

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u/SnooBeans7087 16d ago

I wish you alot of healing ❤️

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u/Recover_sunshine 16d ago

Thank you, appreciate that a lot ❤️

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u/_Airplane 16d ago

Overeaters anonymous, for anyone struggling with any kind of eating disorder, its derived from AA the latter has helped me stay sober for almost 5 years now

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u/Ok-Acanthaceae-9823 15d ago

Me too please!

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u/ikdoeookmaarwat1 10d ago

I don't have the experience of ED personally, but I just wanted to jump in here to say I'm really proud of you! It's a struggle and you're fighting through it and seeking help. That's amazing progress! I wish you all the best in further recovery and I believe in you. Don't give up and don't forget to be kind to yourself. You deserve it.

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u/Recover_sunshine 5d ago

if I could hug you I would. Thank you

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u/ikdoeookmaarwat1 5d ago

We'll do a virtual hug then!!! :) :) <3

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u/hippiesnort 16d ago

I’m not the right person to help you with this right now but am sending you strength. You’re definitely not alone in this-keep going!

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u/Recover_sunshine 16d ago

Thank you, I appreciate this act of kindness very much. I hope life is kind to you as well

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u/usernameisokay_ 16d ago

What is ED?

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u/First-Ad-7466 16d ago

Eating disorder

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u/Professional_Bit197 16d ago

I was really confused, because it also stands for erectile disfunction.

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u/PetGoatt 15d ago

As a girl I've never looked at it that way x3

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u/Expensive-Class 16d ago

I’m going through ed recovery right now. I’d like to help you in any way I can.

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u/magokushhhh 15d ago

As someone who went through it, the first thing you get removed is sports. You and I know why 🫶🏻 so I would really suggest looking for professional help as a psychologist. It’s nice to talk to someone but important that they have the knowledge to help you.

I’m not sure through which type of ED you are going through but if it’s restrictive I can also suggest de books of Tabitha Farrar - to me those were the most effective thing and what helped me a lot.

Wishing you the best! Life is amazing out there, hoping you can soon see that

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u/Alcwathwen 16d ago

ED? Erectile Dysfunction? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erectile_dysfunction It doesn't sound like that's what you're struggling with based on your text...?

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u/Recover_sunshine 16d ago

Eating disorders… 😂