eating disorder

[Vanessa33]

I am constantly thinking about what I eat and counting calories. I am so worried about gaining weight it seems to be all I can think of. It feels like I don't have any control over my life and this is one aspect I can control. I am so irritable and sad all the time. What steps can I take to become happier and less stressed and anxious all the time?

[6026]

you could try working out?
I always have an ED  (eating disorder) if I am not exercising.
Foods are broken down into macro nutritents for us (machines) to work.
When a machine doesn't work, it doesn't need food... (fuel).

IM not sure where im getting at.. just try exercising it helps me with this lol

[Chris_B]

Hi Vanessa,

Thanks for joining the forums.  You can find some information about coping with anxiety on our youth website here:  http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/get-help/for-anxiety/ (please copy and paste the link)

There is a fact sheet on that page called  'Changing your thinking – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy' - it has a worksheet that helps you examine your negative thoughts and start addressing them.

This is also a very effective therapy type that is used in face-to-face counselling with a psychologist, which you can access through your GP.

If you've got time for a longer read, there are a lot more therapies and coping strategies in our booklet 'A guide to what works for anxiety' >  https://www.bspg.com.au/dam/bsg/product?client=BEYONDBLUE&prodid=BL/0762&type=file (please copy and paste the link)

Please also check out the Headspace website information page about eating disorders: http://www.headspace.org.au/what-works/research-information/eating-disorders (please copy and paste the link).

Hope this helps.

best
CB

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