Eating Disorders Poll: Rewards On The Road To Recovery

Fears and doubts can be overwhelming when recovery is being contemplated or newly begun. Despite the obstacles and emotions that may arise, RECOVERY IS WORTH IT and POSSIBLE. Many have taken that first step, seen it through, and reaped the rewards at the other end. What rewards have you found on the road to your recovery?

Please take a moment to participate in the poll in the sidebar and share your experience with others.
  Feel free to add answers to the comment section that are not provided in the poll. 
Thank you.
MrsM


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Poll: Should The Door Be Closed To Pro-Ana Sites?

There are arguments for both sides when it comes pro-ana websites and the role they play in eating disorders. Are they dangerous for the health and well-being of those with an eating disorder, those teetering on the border, and those struggling with recovery? Or, do they play an important role, offering positive support for some? Should the door be closed on sites that promote anorexia? What is your opinion? What is your experience?

Please participate in the poll located in the sidebar and share your opinion/experience. If you'd like to elaborate on your choices with an explanation or discussion, please feel free to do so in the comments of this post.
Thank you.
MrsM


Looking for an alternative to pro-ana sites? Check out We Bite Back: Post Pro-Ana Has Finally Arrived

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Eating Disorder Poll: Are You Talking About Your ED?

Are You Talking About Your Eating Disorder?

Are you talking about your ED? Are you keeping it a secret? Are you selective about who you tell?

This poll is closed.

Poll Results:

When it comes to my ED, I ...

(choose all that apply)

speak openly	29 (19%)
am afraid to tell anyone	46 (31%)
want to tell but haven't	30 (20%)
am ready to speak up	23 (15%)
have told friends	77 (52%)
have told family	62 (41%)
have told therapist	62 (41%)
only tell other pro ED	14 (9%)
have told no one	10 (6%)
want recovery	60 (40%)
do not want recovery	44 (29%)
am in recovery	54 (36%)

Votes: 148

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Eating Disorder Poll: Thanksgiving Day Feelings

While so many happily look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving Day with their family and friends, how does it affect your feelings? Please take a moment to participate in the poll located in the sidebar and share your feelings with others.
Thank you.

This poll is closed. Thanks to all who participated.

Poll Results:
Eating Disorders and Thanksgiving Day Feelings

Anxious	71 (63%)
Fearful	53 (47%)
Grateful	18 (16%)
Afraid I'll Relapse	22 (19%)
Afraid ED will B discovered	25 (22%)
Happy 2 B with loved 1s	22 (19%)
Indifferent	12 (10%)
Afraid I'll binge	63 (56%)
Afraid I'll purge	39 (35%)
Not attending TG dinner	12 (10%)
Preparing TG dinner	15 (13%)
Attending TG dinner	44 (39%)
In recovery	40 (36%)
Not in recovery	24 (21%)

Votes: 111


More poll results can be found here.

Poll: Socialized Medicine And The Treatment Of Eating Disorders / Mental Illness

What is your experience with socialized medicine when it comes the treatment of your Eating Disorder and/or Mental Illness? Have you gotten what you need to ensure your health and recovery? If you're in the United States, do you think a federal based health care system would help or hurt you getting treatment for your ED/ mental illness?

Poll Results:

What is your experience with socialized medicine and the treatment of your ED/mental illness? US citizen: do you feel a federal based health care system would help or hurt getting the care you need for your ED/mental illness?

it's been a great asset	2 (11%)
received all I need	0 (0%)
difficult to get treatment	4 (22%)
had to wait (long)	1 (5%)
had to wait (short)	0 (0%)
refused treatment	3 (16%)
seen in a timely fashion	1 (5%)
US: feel would not be asset	6 (33%)
US: feel would be asset	6 (33%)

Votes: 18


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Thanks to all who participated.

Eating Disorders Poll: What Are Your Favorite Recovery Tools?

Are you recovering/recovered from your eating disorder(s)? What are your favorite recovery tools? Please take a moment and participate in the poll located in the sidebar and share what tools have been most helpful to you.

Poll Results:

What are your favorite recovery tools?

(choose all that apply)

Journaling	24 (72%)
Art/ Creative Activities	16 (48%)
Inspirational Quotes	18 (54%)
Affirmations	7 (21%)
Group Meetings	10 (30%)
Therapy/Counseling	19 (57%)
Positive Self-Talk	8 (24%)
Supportive Friends	19 (57%)
Supportive Family	9 (27%)
Helping Others	9 (27%)
Websites	12 (36%)
Books	11 (33%)
Music (listening)	18 (54%)
Music (performing)	5 (15%)
Recovery Videos	7 (21%)
Meditation	9 (27%)
Physical Activity (non-obsessive)	11 (33%)
Blogging	12 (36%)
Religion/Faith	10 (30%)
Other	3 (9%)

Votes so far: 33

Additional polls and results can be found here.

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Eating Disorders And Seasonal Changes: Polls

Do the seasons affect your Eating Disorder in any way? Please take a moment to participate in the 2 polls located in the sidebar (one below the other) and share your experience. Choose all that apply.

*If the polls are lacking answers you feel you'd like to add, please feel free to add them in the comment section of this post.

Thank you.
MrsM


Completed Poll Results:

Do The Seasons Affect Your Eating Disorder? How has the arrival of spring made you feel? (choose all that apply) * please see additional related poll below
votes: 47

Yes, somewhat	12 (25%)
Yes, very much so	18 (38%)
Not that I've noticed	3 (6%)
Not at all	3 (6%)
Sometimes	10 (21%)
For the better	9 (19%)
For the worse	14 (29%)
I feel empowered	3 (6%)
I feel optimistic	9 (19%)
I feel anxious	16 (34%)
I feel renewed	7 (14%)
I feel depressed	15 (31%)
I feel hopeful	12 (25%)
I feel desperate	11 (23%)
I feel stronger	6 (12%)
I feel weaker	11 (23%)
I am bulimic	14 (29%)
anorexic	15 (31%)
compulsive overeater	8 (17%)
EDNOS	13 (27%)
Combination of EDs	14 (29%)

Which Season Makes You Feel Better/Worse? (choose all that apply)
votes: 43

Best in SPRING	17 (39%)
Best in SUMMER	9 (20%)
Best in FALL	12 (27%)
Best in WINTER	9 (20%)
Worse in SPRING	4 (9%)
Worse in SUMMER	20 (46%)
Worse in FALL	6 (13%)
Worse in Winter	15 (34%)

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Eating Disorders: Art Therapy Poll

Have you tried art therapy to help you in your recovery or are you considering giving it a try? Was it/is it a useful tool or was it not something you found helpful? Please take a moment and share you experience by participating in the poll in the sidebar.

Would you like to have your ED Art and/or your experience with it featured here, on Weighing The Facts? If so please email me at mrsmenopausal@yahoo.com.

Thank you for participating.

Completed Poll Results:

Have You Used Art Therapy To Aid Your Recovery?
(choose all that apply)
Votes: 57

Yes, in therapy	20 (35%)
Yes, on my own	20 (35%)
It's helped me	26 (45%)
I didn't like it	7 (12%)
I do it regularly	8 (14%)
No, never	10 (17%)
Don't want to try it	4 (7%)
Know someone it helps	6 (10%)
Others' art helps me	9 (15%)
Love it	14 (24%)
I doodle in my journal	22 (38%)
Thinking about trying it	3 (5%)
I find it triggering	6 (10%)
Uninterested	2 (3%)
Yes, recently	14 (24%)
Yes, a long time ago	10 (17%)

*See more poll results here.

See also:
The Use Of Art Therapy In The Treatment Of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders And Art Therapy
Relapse Prevention: Eating Disorder Recovery

What Are You Doing For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2009?

It's day 2.

Are you doing anything for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week?

I'd like to invite you to leave a comment about your plans or links to your posts that relate to NEDAwareness week.

Please also take a moment and participate in the poll located in the sidebar.
Thank you.

Completed Poll Results:

Are you doing anything for National Eating Disorders Week, and if so, what are you doing?
(choose all that apply)
votes: 46

Yes 23 (50%)

No 6 (13%)

Undecided 2 (4%)

Uninterested 1 (2%)

Journaling 10 (21%)

Blogging 9 (19%)

Spreading the word 20 (43%)

Educating others 17 (36%)

Educating myself 23 (50%)

A scheduled event 10 (21%)

Helping others 8 (17%)

Working on my recovery 23 (50%)

Taking first step/recovery 2 (4%)

Reaching out for myself 15 (32%)

Reaching out to others 16 (34%)

Sharing my story 15 (32%)

I don't know what to do 10 (21%)

Nothing 2 (4%)

More Poll Results

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2009

Poll: The New Year And Your Eating Disorder

How Does The Arrival Of A New Year Make You Feel About Recovery And Your Eating Disorder?

New Year's brings with it different emotions for different people. Some view it as new beginning and find strength and encouragement in the possibilities it holds. Others feel remorse for the year that has passed and the opportunities that slipped through their fingers. Some feel neither encouraged or remorseful. How do you feel about your recovery and/or eating disorder with the arrival of the new year? If you'd like to participate in the poll it is located in the sidebar.

If the poll is lacking words you find important to your Recovery and /or Eating Disorder please feel free to add them in the comment section of this post.

Completed Poll Results:

How does the Arrival of a New Year make you feel about recovery and/or your eating disorder? (choose all that apply):
votes:77

Hopeful 32 (41%)

Renewed 16 (20%)

Fearful 25 (32%)

Anxious 29 (37%)

Excited 11 (14%)

Angry 8 (10%)

Depressed 22 (28%)

Strengthened 12 (15%)

Ready to try again 22 (28%)

Stressed 21 (27%)

Encouraged 6 (7%)

Pressured 24 (31%)

Inspired 13 (16%)

Despondent 2 (2%)

Proud of my recovery 10 (12%)

Hopeless 14 (18%)

Thrilled 5 (6%)

Nervous 30 (38%)

It has no meaning to me 6 (7%)

I'm not in recovery 11 (14%)

I'm in recovery 17 (22%)

I want to recover 31 (40%)

I don't want to recover 21 (27%)


The results of additional completed polls can be seen here.

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