I have suffered from an ED what feels like my whole life- since about 11/12 I have dieted and restricted and had an unhealthy attitude towards food. I've always functioned, and apart from causing another health related illness (ulcerative colitis) I have had minimal hospital/medical intervention.
When I fell pregnant my periods had only just returned, I was on the pill and it was a total accident. I am 28 years old and had just come out of my worst restricting period and was fully focused on recovery.
I have a very supportive (but relatively new) partner who has been amazing. He understands, he supports, he is there. My last restricting arose after the breakdown of my marriage- it lasted a long time and my new DP and I got together just as I was acknowledging the problem and helped me through recovery- we have been friends for years and now engaged- he knows I'm struggling but keeps me going by saying how fantastic I've been and how proud he is and encouraging me to speak to my food therapist.
I don't really know what has triggered me- I have been fine. My whole body feels swollen. My arms repulse me. I feel like my worst nightmare is happening and I can't control it...and yet, I love my baby so much already. I have really enjoyed lots of the pregnancy and it is all so confusing.
I feel like I NEED to have this baby now, I can't wait, I can't get any bigger. I am so stressed, I can't sleep. I am always conscious of what I'm eating and trying so so hard not to restrict. It's just so hard. I want a natural birth, but have even thought about a c-sec just so the pregnancy will be over.
Has anyone been in this position? I'm going to call my therapist and book an appointment today. I feel like my head is going to explode. All I see is my own fat and other's skinniness. It's like I'm back in my ED nightmare all over again.
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Recovering Anorexic and pregnant 38 weeks and struggling
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ohfunnyhoneyface · 12/02/2013 08:07
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