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MemoriesXx

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I guess i need some help..

God keeps telling me its not right, but i dont see anything wrong with it.
I just want to loose weight. Its just a diet.. I really hate myself.

I eat some fruit like half an apple or something for breakfast but if i eat anything else durn the day, I get so so so mad at my self & exercise for ages.

God keeps telling me its wrong to feel like that & to do this, but i cant stop.

I dont even think I want to... I dont really know.

any advice would be great.
thanks.
Katherine.
 

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Hey there sweetie. My name is Rachel and I am a Mod here with the Recovery Team. Welcome to Foru.ms!!

First of all, I am not qualified to say whether you have a problem, but I will say this - I am concerned for you. I would strongly urge you to talk to someone you trust...maybe a family doctor? It says to me that you posting here means that somewhere deep down, you feel you need help with this before it gets out of control. As you said, God keeps telling you that it's wrong.

You can be slim and healthy. You are young and strong. God can and will help you if you ask Him.

Praying for you sweetie. If you want to talk feel free to send me a PM (private message).

God bless xxxxx
 
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Hi Katherine

A big turning point in my ED was when I reaized God didn't want me hurting myself with my ED. I picked up my Bible read the book of Ephesians one night, and it changed my perspective.

We're about the same age, feel free to PM me if you want to talk

Love and best wishes,
--dreamingofasong*
 
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I'm a little confused on this topic myself. I think that an ED as a disease is not a sin, but if you're not yet fully out of control (as horrible as that sounds)... then willfully choosing to destroy the body that is really a gift from God is a sin. You have, in becoming a Christian, acknowledged that your body is His and that He can dwell in it as He would a temple. Your body is sacred. And it's up to you - and you alone - to care for it. Just my two cents.

And that was me totally being a hypocrite... :o
 
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