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Feeling alone

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TW: eating, body image, food
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Hey guys. I've been absent from the community of late but really wanting to come back. I've just not been in the best headspace lately, and at the moment I think I'm in need of support rather than being able to give support. Over the past few months I've developed some disordered eating which has taken a toll on my mind and body. I'm a bit conflicted about trying to "get better", because while this is my way of coping at the moment, it's messing up a lot of things. I can't think properly, I have zero energy, I am irritable all the time, among other things. I feel incredibly alone so that's why I'm coming on here.

(I have professional supports and people checking up on my physical health so am safe, just looking for some support)
Lost_Space_Explorer5
Lost_Space_Explorer5Posted 20-03-2023 02:24 PM

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ruby_t
ruby_tPosted 25-03-2023 05:28 PM

Hey @Lost_Space_Explorer5

I feel incredibly alone too. It's a real struggle,

I'm really sorry that you are struggling right now and that it has caused more problems. But your not alone, I have been the same too. Even with eating, my weight has been going up and down like crazy and i can really have a hard time with it, like you.

And i get not being in the best headspace, especially for not being able to give support. I understand that completely.

But you are capable (more than you know) to work towards getting better even if it'll take a while because of becoming used to this way of coping.

I am here for support

If you ever need to talk I'm here

 
Sally_RO
Sally_ROPosted 20-03-2023 03:48 PM

Hi @Lost_Space_Explorer5 it's nice to hear from you again🙂

I am sorry to hear that you haven't been in the best headspace lately. It is great to see you reaching out to the community for some support. Dealing with disordered eating can be distressing and overwhelming, not to mention emotionally and physically draining. 

You mentioned that this has been your way of coping at the moment. Would you feel comfortable to share a little bit about what it is that you are trying to cope with? 

We did a Weekly Wellbeing that touches on things like disordered eating here, if you're interested in having a read through.

Though it sounds like you have a great support system helping you through this, I thought it might be worth sharing the Butterfly Foundation. They have resources that might be helpful to you. 

And if you are ever wanting to chat with someone, Lifeline are avaliable 24/7. 

Remember that you're not alone in this, the community is here for you. 

Welcome back!

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