Sexual Abuse & Eating disorders - my story

Root of my disorder

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• sexual
• abuse
• eating
• disorder
• weight

[oscaedo]

Hi cristhina thanks for sharing your story, Im totally agree with you Im 37 old man, who was sexually abused by the age of 7 , consequences on me are depression, anxiety disorder ,suicidal thoughts social phobia, and addictions (alcohol and sex ), But why addictions? Because is a copying mechanism that i find to calm pain . Food could be a copying mechanism because diminish this pain too.

the sad part is people still doubt sexual abuse brings devastate consequences in adult life.

[fastinggurl31]

@oscaedo I saw a abuser interviewed once. He admitted that he knew he had "ruined" the child he abused and knew he would cause her much pain in her adult life...and continued to do it anyway.

[bigfatleech123]

hmm, what's the probability that she got abused by her dad, step dad, and neighbor, all while in her childhood?

[fastinggurl31]

@bigfatleech123 DO not question my truth. I took me many many years to be able to share this story w/o having a total break down. It is not Glamorous to share these type of details about ones life. It has not made me popular with my family that's for sure. You will never be able to find one motive for anyone to share a story like this once they are a adult. There is NO payoff.

[oklahomasweetheart27]

OMG! I can not say how horrible this is. I can relate to the feelings that you feel. I have been molested as well. EVERYTHING that you said was sooooo true. You are so strong to even talk about this with the people that YOU do trust, but to post this video on youtube. You are so amazing. I wish you nothing but the best girl. You are so beautiful and my prayer for you is that you see that and most of all BELIEVE it. I really admire you and look up to you. We need more women like you in the world.

[fastinggurl31]

@oklahomasweetheart27 Thank you for your kind comment. Much love!

[fastinggurl31]

@bigfatleech123 Very high since it happened! THis is not a story you share If I could have had another past

[fastinggurl31]

@rgdvm93 You are a human being. You are not what happened to you. You are not your past. You can heal from your past trust me.

[BitchxSplapped]

@fastinggurl31 I totally understand what you mean when you say "I found protection in food" because when you've be hurt or traumatized you need something that calms you and becomes like a 'comfort object'. I also want to ask did you ever wet the bed? Because my friend was sexually abused by her biological mother and she would wet herself to keep her mother away or to atleast make her not want to touch her.

[mambotap3]

Dear fastinggirl & all ED sufferers - I am an Australian Actress and I am a recovered sufferer of bulimia & BED. It has been a long journey and I never thought I would get to this point, let me say it feels amazing which is why I want to help as many victims as I can. I am currently writing a Drama Feature Film about ED's. I cannot share too much info but I would LOVE to hear from everyone who wants to get involved and share their stories. Ed's are so misunderstood & we need to inform the publi

[mambotap3]

Dear MrZzr12 AKA insensitive prick. Although you don't deserve a response to your VERY incorrect comment, anyone who was offended by it does. Unless you have or have had an ED, which obviously you haven't because your theories are completely arrogant, I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself instead of making accusations on this young woman's page who is very brave and helping many people. Having an ED is a mental illness used as a coping mechanism which usually starts unconsciously and it

[MrZzr12]

I feel sorry for you in regards to sexual abuse but people who say they eat for comfort and protection in food is a crock of shit. I have had major health issues in my life and am struggling with my weight but for one reason only that is I eat because food tastes fantastic especially the major three Salt, sugar and the worst of all Fat. So if you have an eating disorder and have to eat then eat salads but we know the real reason you eat is the same as mine so harden up and stop the blame game

[flying0flautist012]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have also been abused (still working through hazy memories) and I have anorexia. I definitely did it to desexualize my body and to feel some sort of control over my own body. I wish you all the best in recovery and healing. You deserve to treat yourself with love and care :)

[ilovemazzystar]

Thank you for sharing, I am my self a victim of this same matter. I have never told anyone, i guess i feel dirty and ashamed. I am now bi sexual I have trouble knowing my own sexual identity. I guess dating a woman makes me feel safe. Thank you again your very beautiful by the way, your courage really inspires me :)

[Floodlezoot]

Although I was never sexually abused, I suffer from depression and alcohol abuse. I wonder what caused it.

[zolumpus]

Sadly it goes on all too much.My quilt forum I belong to,has many who were abused as a child even 50 yrs ago.I was horrified how many chimed in on that thread and today have eating problems even at 60+ yrs later.One even has psychological issues and has a dark spot she calls it.Horrible what goes on behind closed doors,even 50 yrs ago.May god help us,we're a sick society.These guys are doing it still probably,so should be turned in or looked at to see.Bet they have tho.Should be in jail.

[zolumpus]

That's right,I think of poor Jessie Dugard.Philip Dorito was a monster.But like the psychologist told her,Bad things happen to good people,but it doesn't DEFINE who they are.And Jessie herself says,she refuses to give into rage,as he'd win.And she refuses to.She instead has a smile on her face and is helping others and living her life and starting over and intent on being happy.Not looking back,but to her children she so adores,n moving forward looking ahead.Good for you too for doing the same.