The part about bladder and bowel struggles just reminded me of the times I've actually pooped myself because of my eating disorder. I never had bladder troubles, but bowel troubles for me are extreme thanks to my ed. Also, shaving, that was so relatable! It can be so annoying
This was actually helpful for me because I'm still stuck in the grips of this but not underweight I know how awful it is I idolize an extremely low weight I just can't help craving it and it's really nice to hear people talk about how horrific the actual reality of living with it really is is kind of helps snap me out of the delusion a bit
Thank you for your educational experience from anorexia. I have experienced all of this as well and appreciate the truth in this video. I wish you the best in your recovery.
Hands susceptible to burns. I've to wear protective gloves and had to get childrens ones as my fingers got too thin. I also have 2 use takeaway two coffee cups as heat of one will burn to the bone. The ceramic mugs also hurt my hands. Rings were very hard to find.
Hi bex. Wow,this was really fascinating,and eye opening. Thank you for being honest about the awful side of this. I'm glad ur getting well,so you never have to deal with these ever again. 💕🌹😊
A lot of people don’t know about the more ‘obscure’ side affects, and because it involves us not being able to do basic / ‘normal’ activities, us as the sufferer feels too embarressed and ashamed to talk about it. Every sufferer experiences different things and there is no right or wrong way to recover, but I think the more open we are, the less alone we will feel - for example with me just a minute ago: I was absolutely floored when you talked about the armpit shave issue, because OMFG I have been thinking that for years and it was so confusing. I didn’t really even think it was underweight related because we don’t think of our underarms as having lots of fat / muscle etc. It was such a light bulb moment and made me feel a little less lonely x
When I was at my lowest weight struggling in my 20s with Anorexia my worst symptom was horrible muscle pain in my back. I found out it was my body cannibalizing my muscles. Really hit my between my shoulder blades. 24/7 pain.
Such an interesting vid that no one talks about! I’d started to think I was odd, well that’s an ongoing but with the bath...I’d always preferred a bath and it started to get so painful and I began to dread them but live on own and was worried if I fell when showering so bought a full body bath pillow from Amazon. It’s brilliant! Bathing has been resumed 😌 🛀🏻
Thk u very much for Ur video Thk u as lso for sharing Ur experience and providing helpful hints or things that could occur with anorexia I didn't realise I had it till I went home fromuni for a break and my best friend didn't recognise me. She said I was just. Bone and skin I really related to Ur blog as I experienced not all the things u did but my life was tot a ly consumed with running ,exercising , counting cal, measuring food. To cut story short it was pretty horrible time in my life . I just wanted to finish by saying that watching this has given my a timely reminder of how Ur life can go south if it all gets out of hand . I certainly don't want that again Thk u so very much
So good that you have shared these facts Bex, I actually cut myself extremely badly when shaving my legs, as I cut myself deeply on the ankle bone, I actually stopped getting hair under my arms during the time that I was very ill, but like most people with anorexia, I developed lanugo ( fine peachy hair) on my body. I found having a bath difficult and sitting down in general was very difficult , and keeping warm was anything thing that I found hard, I was always cold and winter months were particularly hard for me .
my biggest one even today is how my lower ribs hurt when sitting and how hard it is to fall asleep because i can't lay in the same position for too long cause my bones hurt...
Bex I didn’t have a good childhood. I started with bulimia, but I was also suicidal. I then went to anorexia. I never had trouble with shaving because my arms were short and chubby. I think I did this because it was the only thing I could control. I loved baths and I took one every day. It made feel better. It gave me energy. Please, I want you to have a wonderful life and I know you will because you want to live. You wouldn’t have gone through all of what you went through if you didn’t. I believe that you are going to help others with your story, so something good came out of this. Be happy and be safe. ♥️🤍💙🌹💐🌹💐🌹
The part about bladder and bowel struggles just reminded me of the times I've actually pooped myself because of my eating disorder. I never had bladder troubles, but bowel troubles for me are extreme thanks to my ed. Also, shaving, that was so relatable! It can be so annoying
This was actually helpful for me because I'm still stuck in the grips of this but not underweight I know how awful it is I idolize an extremely low weight I just can't help craving it and it's really nice to hear people talk about how horrific the actual reality of living with it really is is kind of helps snap me out of the delusion a bit
Shaving my armpits is THE WORST! it’s nearly impossible
Wow. These are all experiences people typically don't even think about it take for granted. 😞
So brave of you to share your experience and side-effects of anorexia
Suffered from " anorexia" in the early 80ies and it took me about 6 years to get out of it.Did it all by myself.
hey I am proud of you! I know it wasn't easy, but rooting for you :D
Same here. it took me years to realize i was dealing with a demon and needed God to take that sin away from me. I am delivered of it. Glory to Elyon.
Yes! Shaving l, especially armpits, is quite challenging. I've never heard anyone else complain but me. Love your vlogs
Thank you for your educational experience from anorexia. I have experienced all of this as well and appreciate the truth in this video. I wish you the best in your recovery.
Every single one of these I struggle with. Thank you for sharing and helping me not feel so alone 😢
Hands susceptible to burns. I've to wear protective gloves and had to get childrens ones as my fingers got too thin. I also have 2 use takeaway two coffee cups as heat of one will burn to the bone. The ceramic mugs also hurt my hands. Rings were very hard to find.
Hi bex. Wow,this was really fascinating,and eye opening. Thank you for being honest about the awful side of this. I'm glad ur getting well,so you never have to deal with these ever again. 💕🌹😊
A lot of people don’t know about the more ‘obscure’ side affects, and because it involves us not being able to do basic / ‘normal’ activities, us as the sufferer feels too embarressed and ashamed to talk about it. Every sufferer experiences different things and there is no right or wrong way to recover, but I think the more open we are, the less alone we will feel - for example with me just a minute ago: I was absolutely floored when you talked about the armpit shave issue, because OMFG I have been thinking that for years and it was so confusing. I didn’t really even think it was underweight related because we don’t think of our underarms as having lots of fat / muscle etc. It was such a light bulb moment and made me feel a little less lonely x
When I was at my lowest weight struggling in my 20s with Anorexia my worst symptom was horrible muscle pain in my back. I found out it was my body cannibalizing my muscles. Really hit my between my shoulder blades. 24/7 pain.
Such an interesting vid that no one talks about! I’d started to think I was odd, well that’s an ongoing but with the bath...I’d always preferred a bath and it started to get so painful and I began to dread them but live on own and was worried if I fell when showering so bought a full body bath pillow from Amazon. It’s brilliant! Bathing has been resumed 😌 🛀🏻
Interesting video Bex, well done 👍
Very interesting; I've wondered about some of these issues myself.
Thankyou so much for your honesty. I wish you a happy and healthy future 💟
Thk u very much for Ur video
Thk u as lso for sharing Ur experience and providing helpful hints or things that could occur with anorexia
I didn't realise I had it till I went home fromuni for a break and my best friend didn't recognise me. She said I was just. Bone and skin
I really related to Ur blog as I experienced not all the things u did but my life was tot a ly consumed with running ,exercising , counting cal, measuring food.
To cut story short it was pretty horrible time in my life .
I just wanted to finish by saying that watching this has given my a timely reminder of how Ur life can go south if it all gets out of hand .
I certainly don't want that again
Thk u so very much
I can relate to the bath and shaving.
Interesting point about shaving-- I have the same issue.
Im so happy you are ok now ❤
Thank u BEX its so good to see u . Bex is our Doctor
So good that you have shared these facts Bex, I actually cut myself extremely badly when shaving my legs, as I cut myself deeply on the ankle bone, I actually stopped getting hair under my arms during the time that I was very ill, but like most people with anorexia, I developed lanugo ( fine peachy hair) on my body. I found having a bath difficult and sitting down in general was very difficult , and keeping warm was anything thing that I found hard, I was always cold and winter months were particularly hard for me .
Omg yes to the shaving!! I couldn't understand the arm pit and what it was
thank you so much for sharing this, jr made me feel less alone. i love your honesty ❤️
Hate to go threw this. Much love 🥰😊
my biggest one even today is how my lower ribs hurt when sitting and how hard it is to fall asleep because i can't lay in the same position for too long cause my bones hurt...
Continue your journey 💜💜💜
Such a fascinating video! Really want to wish you a lot of strength for your recovery and future! 🧡💛
I have such bad bowel control now too. That and I’m constantly freezing. Even when it’s 90 outside…I will wear jeans and a sweatshirt. It’s awful.
Sounds like pure hell with this disease
Aw ur so pretty😭❤
I'm too weak to make it to the toilet sometimes, and I've "soiled" countless underpants, blankets, and the carpet
I just put towels on the bathtub and lay on them. And have some towels set aside just for epsom baths
Ramadan.mobarake..kouraji💪🌹🌷🌹
Bex Why a person cant follow their dreams while suffering from anorexia . I cant understand this
Hi Bex 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Salam.alkome.ربي.شافيك.👏🌹🌷🌹
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GOD BE WITH YOU DO NOT STRESS YOUR SELF PRAY DAYLY BEFORE YOU SLEEP, EATING, YOU BE HEALED DO NOT THINK ABOUT YOUR SICKNESS GO TO CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY.
have you relapsed?
Bex I didn’t have a good childhood. I started with bulimia, but I was also suicidal. I then went to anorexia. I never had trouble with shaving because my arms were short and chubby.
I think I did this because it was the only thing I could control.
I loved baths and I took one every day. It made feel better. It gave me energy.
Please, I want you to have a wonderful life and I know you will because you want to live. You wouldn’t have gone through all of what you went through if you didn’t.
I believe that you are going to help others with your story, so something good came out of this.
Be happy and be safe.
♥️🤍💙🌹💐🌹💐🌹