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Eating DIsorder Survivor/Struggler PenPals

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Eating DIsorder Survivor/Struggler PenPals
Swap Coordinator:AndreaSmondria (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 15, 2008
Date items must be sent by:April 1, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

HI

If you've ever swapped with me and read my profile you would have rad that im a struggler/survivor of Anorexia. I call myself that cuz i have not beaten it completely but im well on my way. so i wanted to make a swap where we could find a pen pal who is also recovering/recovered from an Eating disorder. There are lots of types f eating disorders. and we all need support so i thought this would be a good way to find a pen pal who is going through the same thing as you. You can talk and offer support and suggestions towards the everyday struggles that we face with ED.

SO in this swap you will: * write one intro pen pal letter to your partner. Tell them about yourself. what you enjoy and dont enjoy. And also tell them about your struggle with ED. this first letter doesnt have to be overly personal, just the first letter to get the sense of who you are. hopefully more openness and support will be built with the letter writing as time goes on. I myelf have no problem talking about it and could tell anyone really but some poeple take a little while to warm up to talking about it.

  • Also send along something that your partner could enjoy. like a nice cup of tea or coffee.Or a chocolate sweet. If your worried about what to send your partner you can definatly ask them or check out their profile to see if they dont like things or love things.

  • Than when you get your letter write them back with an intro letter and maybe some idea's on how you deal with issues involeved with ED. For example some ways to get meals in. or ways to deal with stress. positive ways to work our way more toward recovery!

so for those that ive lost its

  • write one into letter about yourself and your ED
  • add something they can enjoy while reading (tea,treat)
  • write your partner back when you get your letter!

this swap is open to anyone with a filled out profile. And a rating of 4.00. newbies allowed.

thanks for reading. Love ya'll Andrea Smondria

Discussion

AndreaSmondria 02/22/2008 #

yay 4 people to join my ed swap!

SheSins 03/ 5/2008 #

To be honest, in my mind the less people that join this swap the better. No offense, that just means less people are battling what we are....

SheSins 03/ 5/2008 #

To be honest, in my mind the less people that join this swap the better. No offense, that just means less people are battling what we are....

ElizabethObviously 03/ 5/2008 #

i am not sure if i have an eating disorder....mine is i dont know how to stop. seriously i do not get full. I have to remind myself to eat normal amounts. IS that an eating disordeR???

AndreaSmondria 03/ 6/2008 #

I DUNNO IF I CAN SAY IF YOU HAVE AN EATING DISORDER, WHILE I THINK BY NOW I KNOW A LOT ABOUT THEM IM IN NO POSITION TO DIAGNOSE WHAT ONE IS, THERE ARE SO MANY TYPES OF THEM. IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FOOD YOUS SHOULD TALK TO YOUR GENERAL DOCTOR TO SEE IF SHE OR SHE THINKS SO...

woah, sorry about the caps lock, i totally didn't notice it....

thats true that if theres few of then less people may have it, but also it could be people dont want to talk about it too. but hopefully it's that they dont suffer from it.

momto8cats 03/10/2008 #

And then, if your ED is something you kinda keep private (like I do), then if you participate and get rated in this letter swap, it will show in your ratings...and then other people can see you have an ED.

AndreaSmondria 03/16/2008 #

thats true, but when it comes to mei cant keep i from people.i go to appointment and therapy and its hard to keep that from people when their asking where your going.plus i was in inpatient twice for a long time so everybody who knows me knows about my ED. plus theres no reason to hide it personally, no need to be ashamed or feel guilty, it doesnt make you bad. My Ed helped shape who i am and i accept who i am because of it... but i can understand that some people may not want it on their profile. But I dont mind, i am who i am.

AndreaSmondria 03/18/2008 #

partners are now assigned, sorry it took so long ive had a few hectic days, my brother is moving out and we've been hammered with snow now for three days... happy swapping!

everseeking 03/19/2008 #

hwllo all :). im doing okay. i know i have eds. i cant wait to start swapping.....but i dont know who my partners are!! HELP!!!!! i want to know you guys.

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