Struggling to find the support I feel like I need

Mental Health Eating Disorders & Body Dysmorphia
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I just wish I felt unconditional support and that someone out there really cared...I'd really like someone to sit here with me, someone who knew my secrets and doesn't judge, someone to hold me and tell me it's gonna be ok.

I have been finding it hard to find the support that I feel like I need. People that are invested in my life and that I feel like care about me, don't have eating disorders that I am aware of and in past experience I have not found it helpful talking about my ED with those that don't "understand"

But then those who do "understand" and know or have had or have an eating disorder, I haven't been able to connect with. Maybe I just haven't found the right person to talk to...I don't know, but I'm just feeling really discouraged...

Part of the problem is I have a really hard time articulating my feelings, and it takes serious patience and some that I really feel comfortable around and really connect with for me to feel understood and not get defensive when they tell me things that I may have a hard time hearing...

Anyway...my computer is having issues, so I need to send this post, but yeah...anyone out there struggling to find the support that they feel like they need?

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Needing Support,

We all need to connect with others. It's part of the human experience. :) It takes time. And yes, it's much easier to connect to others that have shared similar feelings. Be patient with yourself. Continue sharing. We'll all get to know you as you will get to know us. And then you'll have formed a deep connection. ♥ I know that you want that with people in your life, too. And you will get it. I believe that. Start here. It's a good place to start. :)

Love to you,

Jen

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I too get frustrated when I have no one to talk to about my eating disorder. The only friend I have with an ED doesn't talk about it, so I can't broach the subject with her. I guess that is why these online forums are so important during recovery-so you can find people going through the same thing, and others who have made it to the other side.
Do you have anyone in your life, such as a therapist that knows what is going on? If not, maybe a professional would be helpful, it id their job to be non-judgmental! You can also message me if you want to talk.

Mallory