
*This post will be updated and polls added to the beginning as they are completed.
Anxiety and Eating Disorders
| 
  120 (80%) | 
| 
  58 (38%) | 
| 
  76 (50%) | 
| 
  52 (34%) | 
| 
  55 (36%) | 
| 
  14 (9%) | 
| 
  26 (17%) | 
| 
  74 (49%) | 
| 
  56 (37%) | 
| 
  62 (41%) | 
| 
  37 (24%) | 
| 
  39 (26%) | 
| 
  43 (28%) | 
| 
  79 (52%) | 
| 
  19 (12%) | 
| 
  23 (15%) | 
| 
  24 (16%) | 
| 
  17 (11%) | 
| 
  43 (28%) | 
| 
  32 (21%) | 
| 
  51 (34%) | 
| 
  52 (34%) | 
| 
  47 (31%) | 
| 
  71 (47%) | 
Votes: 150
The New Year Makes Me Feel... (choose all that apply)
| 
Hopeful | 
  75 (61%) | 
| 
Anxious | 
  65 (53%) | 
| 
Determined | 
  55 (45%) | 
| 
Fearful | 
  43 (35%) | 
| 
Confident | 
  17 (14%) | 
| 
Brand New | 
  18 (14%) | 
| 
Excited | 
  30 (24%) | 
| 
Depressed | 
  34 (28%) | 
| 
Happy | 
  26 (21%) | 
| 
Scared | 
  63 (52%) | 
| 
Strong | 
  24 (19%) | 
| 
Defeated | 
  17 (14%) | 
| 
Eager | 
  28 (23%) | 
| 
Renewed | 
  17 (14%) | 
| 
Nothing Different | 
  27 (22%) | 
Votes so far: 121
Poll closed
| 
Support from family | 
 16(45%) | 
| 
Support from friends | 
  15 (42%) | 
| 
Support from (other) | 
  15 (42%) | 
| 
Courage | 
  21 (60%) | 
| 
Self-Esteem Improved | 
  18 (51%) | 
| 
Peace | 
  14 (40%) | 
| 
New sense of self | 
  17 (48%) | 
| 
Sense of purpose | 
  17 (48%) | 
| 
Sense of security | 
  9 (25%) | 
| 
Clearer mind | 
  18 (51%) | 
| 
Joy | 
  13 (37%) | 
| 
Happiness | 
  21 (60%) | 
| 
Zest for life | 
  15 (42%) | 
| 
Helping others | 
  13 (37%) | 
| 
Excitement | 
  16 (45%) | 
| 
Hope | 
  24 (68%) | 
| 
Appreciation | 
  15 (42%) | 
| 
Creativity | 
  9 (25%) | 
| 
Calmness | 
  15 (42%) | 
| 
Determination | 
  16 (45%) | 
| 
Spirituality | 
  13 (37%) | 
| 
Energy | 
  17 (48%) | 
| 
Trust in myself | 
  16 (45%) | 
| 
Trust in others | 
  9 (25%) | 
| 
Stronger relationship(s) | 
  19 (54%) | 
| 
Renewed | 
  10 (28%) | 
| 
Unstoppable | 
  7 (20%) | 
| 
Capable | 
  14 (40%) | 
| 
Inspiration | 
  15 (42%) | 
| 
Found myself again | 
  12 (34%) | 
Votes: 35
Should The Door Be Closed To Pro-Ana Sites? Do they provide needed support to those struggling with an eating disorder or are they harmful to health and well-being? Do you/did you visit pro-ana sites? Did they hurt/help your ED? (choose all that apply)
| 
Definitely close them | 
33 (30%) | 
| 
They should be illegal | 
19 (17%) | 
| 
They're harmful | 
57 (52%) | 
| 
They're harmless | 
7 (6%) | 
| 
They're all bad | 
19 (17%) | 
| 
They're not all bad | 
38 (34%) | 
| 
Keep them open  | 
28 (25%) | 
| 
They're needed | 
15 (13%) | 
| 
Undecided | 
12 (11%) | 
| 
Made me aware/dangers | 
22 (20%) | 
| 
Encouraged my ED | 
45 (41%) | 
| 
Sparked my restricting | 
24 (22%) | 
| 
Turned me off to Anorexia | 
5 (4%) | 
| 
Hurt my recovery | 
31 (28%) | 
| 
Helped my recovery | 
9 (8%) | 
| 
I visit them regularly | 
24 (22%) | 
| 
I refuse to go to them | 
11 (10%) | 
| 
I used to go/stopped | 
44 (40%) | 
| 
Never visited one | 
7 (6%) | 
| 
I have.. anorexia | 
41 (37%) | 
| 
Bulimia | 
28 (25%) | 
| 
EDNOS | 
37 (33%) | 
| 
Binge/COE  | 
8 (7%) | 
| 
Orthorexia | 
5 (4%) | 
| 
Other | 
6 (5%) | 
| 
None | 
6 (5%) | 
| 
Am recover-ing/ed | 
58 (53%) | 
| 
Not in recovery | 
17 (15%) | 
| 
Do not want recovery | 
16 (14%) | 
| 
Want recovery | 
30 (27%) | 
| 
I am under 16 yrs old | 
12 (11%) | 
| 
16-21 yrs old | 
56 (51%) | 
| 
22-35  yrs old | 
31 (28%) | 
| 
36-45 yrs old | 
5 (4%) | 
| 
I am older than 45 | 
2 (1%) | 
| 
Parent of child with ED | 
0 (0%) | 
| 
Medical Professional | 
3 (2%) | 
| 
ED Advocate | 
7 (6%) | 
| 
Personal Experience | 
49 (44%) | 
Votes 109
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THIS IS A 3 PART POLL (see below)
Part 1:
Dieting History Part 1: How old were you when you went on your first diet, how often do you diet? (choose all that apply)
| 
Before the age of 5 | 
5 (2%) | 
| 
Btwn 5-9 yrs old | 
25 (12%) | 
| 
Btwn 10-14 yrs old | 
89 (44%) | 
| 
Btwn 15-18 yrs old | 
67 (33%) | 
| 
In College | 
18 (8%) | 
| 
Btwn 22-28 yrs old | 
9 (4%) | 
| 
Btwn 29-35 yrs old | 
3 (1%) | 
| 
36 yrs old and over | 
1 (0%) | 
| 
I diet: 1-3 times/year | 
11 (5%) | 
| 
4-6 times a year | 
9 (4%) | 
| 
more than 7 times a yr | 
17 (8%) | 
| 
I'm always dieting | 
83 (41%) | 
| 
I've never dieted | 
19 (9%) | 
| 
I will not diet again | 
16 (7%) | 
Votes so far: 20
Dieting History Part 2: Who/what first prompted you to diet? (choose all that apply)
| 
Mother | 
44 (31%) | 
| 
Father | 
18 (12%) | 
| 
Sibling | 
14 (10%) | 
| 
Other Family Member | 
25 (17%) | 
| 
Friend(s) | 
36 (25%) | 
| 
Adult Authority Figure | 
16 (11%) | 
| 
No one | 
46 (33%) | 
| 
Wanted to be like: model | 
47 (33%) | 
| 
women in magazines | 
49 (35%) | 
| 
women in movies | 
33 (23%) | 
| 
Was: bullied | 
32 (23%) | 
| 
teased | 
44 (31%) | 
| 
made fun of | 
50 (35%) | 
Votes : 139
Part 3:
Dieting History Part 3: Dieting led to: (choose all that apply)
| 
obsession with numbers | 
85 (62%) | 
| 
fear of calories | 
86 (63%) | 
| 
fear of fat | 
95 (70%) | 
| 
disordered eating | 
94 (69%) | 
| 
restriction | 
87 (64%) | 
| 
anorexia | 
72 (53%) | 
| 
bulimia | 
65 (48%) | 
| 
BED | 
12 (8%) | 
| 
COE | 
7 (5%) | 
| 
EDNOS | 
32 (23%) | 
| 
Other | 
6 (4%) | 
| 
poor body image | 
108 (80%) | 
| 
hating my body | 
99 (73%) | 
| 
nothing negative | 
7 (5%) | 
| 
quick weight loss | 
65 (48%) | 
| 
weight loss regained | 
43 (31%) | 
| 
gained back +more  | 
29 (21%) | 
Votes : 135
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My ED and mymarriage/romantic relationship(s): My partner.....
(choose all that apply)
| 
is unaware | 
22 (18%) | 
| 
suspects | 
24 (20%) | 
| 
is fully aware | 
57 (47%) | 
| 
is supportive | 
48 (40%) | 
| 
doesn't understand | 
60 (50%) | 
| 
is abusive | 
1 (0%) | 
| 
is compassionate | 
50 (42%) | 
| 
monitors my eating | 
32 (26%) | 
| 
doesn't care either way | 
10 (8%) | 
| 
worries about me | 
67 (56%) | 
| 
causes me anxiety | 
32 (26%) | 
| 
is pro ED | 
2 (1%) | 
| 
also has an ED | 
2 (1%) | 
| 
is recovered from  ED | 
3 (2%) | 
| 
left  because of my ED | 
2 (1%) | 
| 
knew before hand | 
28 (23%) | 
| 
found out after together | 
25 (21%) | 
| 
is afraid for me | 
38 (31%) | 
| 
is angry with me | 
23 (19%) | 
| 
I am in recovery | 
52 (43%) | 
| 
I am not in recovery | 
43 (36%) | 
Votes: 119
Part 3:
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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 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
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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? (choose all that apply)
| 
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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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
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I was exposed to disordered eating behaviors and/or body image issues by... (choose all that apply. BI-body image)
votes 104
| 
Mother | 
55 (52%) | |
| 
Father | 
26 (25%) | |
| 
Grandmother | 
17 (16%) | |
| 
Grandfather | 
5 (4%) | |
| 
Sister | 
25 (24%) | |
| 
Brother | 
11 (10%) | |
| 
Aunt  | 
15 (14%) | |
| 
Uncle | 
6 (5%) | |
| 
Close Adult | 
13 (12%) | |
| 
Friend | 
53 (50%) | |
| 
Other | 
19 (18%) | |
| 
None | 
13 (12%) | |
| 
Exposed as a Child | 
54 (51%) | |
| 
Exposed as a Teen | 
71 (68%) | |
| 
Exposed as an Adult | 
32 (30%) | |
| 
Continuing Exposure | 
51 (49%) | |
| 
To ED behaviors | 
60 (57%) | |
| 
To BI Issues | 
56 (53%) | |
| 
I have an ED | 
72 (69%) | |
| 
I don't have an ED | 
14 (13%) | |
| 
I have BI Issues | 
66 (63%) | |
| 
I don't have BI issues | 
5 (4%) | |
| 
In Recovery | 
46 (44%) | |
| 
Not In Recovery | 
26 (25%) | |
| 
I am Male | 
4 (3%) | |
| 
I am Female | 
96 (92%) | 
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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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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%) | 
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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%)
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Has writing/journaling helped you in your struggles with your Eating Disorder, or in your recovery?
votes 26
| 
Yes, when I'm struggling | 
12 (46%) | 
| 
No, not when I'm struggling | 
0 (0%) | 
| 
Sometimes, when I'm struggling | 
6 (23%) | 
| 
Yes, with my recovery | 
7 (26%) | 
| 
No, not with my recovery | 
3 (11%) | 
| 
Sometimes, with my recovery | 
3 (11%) | 
| 
I don't write/journal | 
1 (3%) | 
| 
Others' writings help me | 
5 (19%) | 
| 
I'm interested in reading others writings | 
7 (26%) | 
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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%)
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What Was The Inspiration That Caused You To Seek Recovery From Your ED? (choose all that apply)votes: 36
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My Recovery, One Word At A Time (choose as many words as you feel relate to your ED recovery).
Votes: 26
Votes: 26
| 
Joy 8 (30%)  Freedom 11(42%) | ||||||||
| 
Security 3 (11%)  | ||||||||
| 
Identity 12 (46%) | ||||||||
| 
Elusive 4 (15%) | ||||||||
| 
Community 4 (15%) | ||||||||
| 
Fear 17 (65%) | ||||||||
| 
Difficult 20 (76%) | ||||||||
| 
Fleeting 3 (11%) | ||||||||
| 
Enduring 3 (11%) | ||||||||
| 
Happy 6 (23%) | ||||||||
| 
Anxiety 14 (53%) | ||||||||
| 
Support 10 (38%) | ||||||||
| 
Affirming 6 (23%) | ||||||||
| 
Effortless 0 (0%) | ||||||||
| 
Failing 12 (46%) | ||||||||
| 
Attempting 12 (46%) | ||||||||
| 
Succeeding 6 (23%) | ||||||||
| 
Desired 15 (57%) | ||||||||
| 
Unwanted 5 (19%) | ||||||||
| 
Renewed 5 (19%) | ||||||||
| 
Unnecessary 2 (7%) | ||||||||
| 
Assisted 4 (15%) | ||||||||
| 
Monitored 5 (19%) | ||||||||
| 
Depressing 10 (38%) | ||||||||
| 
Inspired 7 (26%) | ||||||||
| 
Considering 3 (11%) | ||||||||
| 
Unassisted 2 (7%) | ||||||||
| 
Panic 10 (38%) | ||||||||
| 
Apprehensive 9 (34%) | ||||||||
| 
Scary 15 (57%) | ||||||||
| 
Amazing 12 (46%) | 
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My Eating Disorder, One Word At A Time (choose as many words as you feel fit your views, feelings, and experience, with your ED, excluding recovery).
Votes: 65| 
Desperation | 
43 (66%) | 
| 
Hopelessness | 
47 (72%) | 
| 
Fear | 
39 (60%) | 
| 
Anger | 
42 (64%) | 
| 
Shame | 
52 (80%) | 
| 
Embarrassment | 
42 (64%) | 
| 
Worthlessness | 
44 (67%) | 
| 
Perfection | 
25 (38%) | 
| 
Hunger | 
33 (50%) | 
| 
Loneliness | 
47 (72%) | 
| 
Rage | 
19 (29%) | 
| 
Dishonesty | 
40 (61%) | 
| 
Superiority | 
24 (36%) | 
| 
Belonging | 
15 (23%) | 
| 
Community | 
10 (15%) | 
| 
Beauty | 
22 (33%) | 
| 
Bones | 
31 (47%) | 
| 
Achievement | 
38 (58%) | 
| 
Thinspiration | 
21 (32%) | 
| 
Control | 
42 (64%) | 
| 
Love | 
15 (23%) | 
| 
Doom | 
15 (23%) | 
| 
Temporary | 
9 (13%) | 
| 
Dieting | 
23 (35%) | 
| 
Controlled | 
22 (33%) | 
| 
Defeated | 
29 (44%) | 
| 
Bloated | 
29 (44%) | 
| 
Disgusted | 
50 (76%) | 
| 
Powerless | 
41 (63%) | 
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My (a) child has witnessed me ___. (choose all that apply)
Votes: 35
complain about my weight 31 (88%)
weigh myself several times a day 15 (42%)
eat very little 22 (62%)
vomit/purge 5 (14%)
upset about my appearance due to my weight 27 (77%)
belittle myself because of my weight 25 (71%)
binge/eat compulsively 15 (42%)
hide/horde food 10 (28%)
exercise compulsively 9 (25%)
depressed about my weight/appearance 25 (71%)
avoid activities/functions due to my weight 17 (48%)
obsess about weight loss 23 (65%)
make negative comments about another's weight 10 (28%)
dieting 28 (80%)
cut or injure myself 4 (11%)
lie about what I've eaten 13 (37%)
me struggle with an ED 11 (31%)
recover from an ED 2 (5%)
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I have ____ food. (fill in the blank with all that apply)
Votes: 71
hoarded 33 (46%)
hidden 47 (66%)
stolen (food or $ for food) 21 (29%)
secretly thrown away 49 (69%)
purged 41 (57%)
binged 49 (69%)
secretly eaten 50 (70%)
given away, to keep from eating 55 (77%)
severely restricted 53 (74%)
denied eating 47 (66%)
obsessed over 55 (77%)
denied not eating 49 (69%)
felt bad about myself because of 64 (90%)
kept track of other's intake of 46 (64%)
felt bad about someone else because of 29 (40%)
gone days without eating any 29 (40%)
gone days eating very little 58 (81%)
an unhealthy relationship with 55 (77%)
decided the enemy is 36 (50%)
defined myself by my relationship with 46 (64%)
hidden from others my problems with 54 (76%)
a tremendous fear of 42 (59%)
no problems with 2 (2%)
been discriminated against-
because of my relationship with 11 (15%)
isolated because of my relationship with 34 (47%)
felt ashamed because of my relationship with 52 (73%)
I have felt hopeless because of my relationship with 55 (77%)
a healthy relationship with 2 (2%)
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Has the portrayal of beauty in the media had an affect on you or a loved one? (Please choose all that apply) *please note that "child" = your child or any child that you know who has let their feelings be known to you.
Votes: 35
I feel unattractive 33 (94%)
I feel fat 33 (94%)
I feel worthless 20 (57%)
I feel angry 20 (57%)
I feel hopeless 21 (60%)
exacerbates my ED 16 (45%)
child feels unattractive 4 (11%)
child feels fat 5 (14%)
child feels worthless 2 (5%)
child feels angry 1 (2%)
child feels hopeless 1 (2%)
exacerbates child's ED 2 (5%)
I strive to look like them 18 (51%)
child strives to look like them 3 (8%)
It's positive incentive 3 (8%)
what's the big deal? 2 (5%)
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Know Someone With An ED?
Votes: 37
Self 20 (54%)
Spouse 0 (0%)
Adult Family Member 3 (8%)
Teen Family Member 4 (10%)
Child Family Member 1 (2%)
Adult Friend 8 (21%)
Teen Friend 4 (10%)
Child Friend 1 (2%)
I'm not sure 4 (10%)
No 4 (10%)
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Body Image Poll: choose as many as apply
votes: 50
I am happy and content with my body 8 (16%)
My body makes me feel unattractive 23 (46%)
I absolutely LOVE my body no matter what 1 (2%)
I cannot imagine myself ever feeling happy with my body 14 (28%)
How I look determines my sense of worth 9 (18%)
I hate my body 11 (22%)
Trying to look perfect has resulted in an ED or other self-destructive behavior 3 (26%)
I'm learning to love myself for who I am, not what I look like 20 (40%)
I am unhappy with my body but I don't let that determine my self-worth 17 (34%)
It's important that I'm thin and beautiful 9 (18%)
I am beautiful just as I am 8 (16%)
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What Has Helped Me Recover From My ED:
select all that apply
votes: 27
Journaling / Writing 13 (48%)
Therapy/ Counseling 8 (29%)
Family / Friends 11 (40%)
In-Patient Treatment Center 3 (11%)
Out-Patient Treatment 5 (18%)
Online Recovery Forum(s) 13 (48%)
Other 3 (11%)
I'm Not In Recovery From My ED 7 (25%)
I Don't Want To Recover 6 (22%)
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How old were you when you first remember having negative feelings about your body? How do you feel about your body now?
Votes: 79
Younger than 7 11 (13%)
8 to 12 years old 38 (48%)
13 to 16 years old 18 (22%)
17 to 21 years old 6 (7%)
22 to 28 years old 2 (2%)
29 to 35 years old 2 (2%)
36 to 42 years old 3 (3%)
43 to 50 years old 1 (1%)
51 to 60 years old 0 (0%)
over 60 years old 0 (0%)
I am content with my body now 4 (5%)
I'm becoming more comfortable with body as I age 16 (20%)
I still do not like my body 44 (55%)
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I've Had Or Currently Have:
Votes: 29
Anorexia 6 (20%)
Bulimia 7 (24%)
Bulimarexia 5 (17%)
Orthorexia 3 (10%)
Compulsive Overeating 10 (34%)
Binge Eating Disorder 10 (34%)
Drunkarexia 1 (3%)
ED-NOS 2 (6%)
Other not listed 0 (0%)
I suspect I have an ED 7 (24%)
My ED is still active 6 (20%)
I am recovering 3 (10%)
I have fully recovered 1 (3%)
I'm afraid to seek help 7 (24%)
I do not want to recover 3 (10%)
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In addition to my ED (please choose ED(s) from list), I also suffer from:
(please choose all that apply)
Votes: 25
Anorexia 12 (48%)
Bulimia 6 (24%)
Bulimarexia 4 (16%)
Orthorexia 2 (8%)
Compulsive Overeating 9 (36%)
Binge Eating Disorder 7 (28%)
Drunkarexia 0 (0%)
EDNOS 4 (16%)
Other ED not listed 0 (0%)
Depression 11 (44%)
Bipolar 2 (8%)
OCD 5 (20%)
ADD/ADHD 2 (8%)
Anxiety Disorder 9 (36%)
Borderline Personality Disorder 1 (4%)
Histrionic Personality Disorder 1 (4%)
Self Injury (cutting, branding, etc) 7 (28%)
Panic Attacks/Disorder 6 (24%)
Alcohol Abuse/Addiction 2 (8%)
Drug Abuse/Addiction 1 (4%)
BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) 6 (24%)
Schizophrenia 0 (0%)
SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) 5 (20%)
Impulse Control Disorder 2 (8%)
Sleep Disorder 6 (24%)
Other not listed 4 (16%)
Nothing in addition to my ED 2 (8%)
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I have an eating disorder:
(select all that apply)
Votes: 50
but no one knows 14 (28%)
friends suspect / I deny 11 (22%)
family suspects/ I deny 14 (28%)
coworkers suspect/I deny 2 (4%)
I've told a family member(s) 17 (34%)
I've told a friend(s) 22 (44%)
I've told my therapist 17 (34%)
only others with an ED know 5 (10%)
those close to me know 15 (30%)
I'll never tell anyone 8 (16%)
I'm afraid to tell anyone 8 (16%)
I've told anyone that needs to know 9 (18%)
I'm trying to find a way to tell 5 (10%)
I've only admitted to it online 11 (22%)
 







 
 
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