F21 Relapsed with self harm on Tuesday morning. A couple look like they may have pus in them. I know I should’ve gotten stitches. Is it worth going to the hospital or urgent care? Do I need to?
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F21 I self harmed on Tuesday morning and should’ve gotten stitches. I think there’s pus on this one. Is there a point in going to hospital? Or urgent care? I know it’s too late for stitches.
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TW TW TW I relapsed Tuesday morning and some fat is showing. A lot of cuts. It still bleeds a lot when I change the bandages. Will I be ok?
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I chew 10 pieces of sugar free gum a night because of my insomnia and hunger. Is this bad? I space them out through the night but still.
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Holy hell this shit is good it taste like liquified pink starburst (technically not soda but then wtf is it)
Tripping balls off the shroomies. Trying this reign as a regular ghost drinker and boy it’s scrumptious
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I hate anorexia. I hate my life. I truly understand why many anorexics die at their own hands now
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Boss just told me she doesn’t feel ok with me working my physical job with dogs anymore. I’m so stuck on what to do.
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Literally the best coping skill when it comes to my ED and OCD thoughts
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High af and I feel like this flavor bouta buss ass 😋🤤
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My doctor finally messaged me about my lab results… it’s bad
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Insomnia from restriction has gotten insane. One of my worst symptoms. Anyone relate?
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Went in for a blood test to make sure I was ok to work (severely anorexic) AST and ALT levels are very elevated. How concerned should I be?
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Went to the doctor and got labs done. My AST and ALT levels are high. Apparently indicates liver damage. Does anyone have experience with this?
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I have severe anorexia and went to the doctor for a check up and blood test. Concerned about AST and ALT levels. Am I right to be?
Questions, advice and/or support for those affected (& family members of those) with LiverDisease or Cirrhosis
Can a primary care physician force you to go to the hospital? (In the US over 18)
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Intervention is so wrong for this episode description
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Update from the Covid post
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I have COVID and I feel like im dying
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Anorexic with COVID, was prescribed paxlovid. Worried about side effects as I don’t meet the weight requirement for taking the meds
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Got COVID, was prescribed paxlovid. Worried about side effects as I don’t meet the weight requirement for taking the meds
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Night sweats not during refeeding/recovery, but during restriction?
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Mom just came and told me that she and my twin sister are holding an intervention for me tomorrow to get me help
Anorexia Nervosa is a real, serious illness that affects thousands upon millions of people daily. The people that have this illness are not attention seekers, they are not dare devils, and telling us to "just eat" is not helpful in any way shape of form. This is a safe place for those with this illness, and for those that are in recovery. Violating this safe place will end up as a permeant, unappealable ban. This is your warning.