God bless you and your ability to be so transparent. Thank God you have sought help and are doing better and even if you mess up it's okay. I have no understanding of eating disorders however there are so many things that can affect the person and you're not able to see it. So long story short I believe we all suffer with certain things some more extreme but albeit the same.
Wow, this is so powerful. Your vulnerability is powerful and will definitely help others. Your experiences are book worthy and can also place you on an in demand speaking tour. In other words, your trials will not only help others, they can ultimately bless you. Much respect to you.
Eboni Elon Aww. It’s the truth! Your content has substance and you are authentic, which makes you very relatable. Have you thought of reviewing supplements or natural health remedies like sea moss, oil of oregano etc.?
@@dandelionjacoby9633 I'm actually very big into natural health stuff, essential oils and such, I'm kind of a kitchen witch. lol But I know that freaks some people out so it is something I plan to slooooowly introduce on my channel.
Eboni Elon I’m not sure if you’re familiar with Tab, but the success she has reached, I see for you. She is authentically herself. This video in particular, reminds me of you. ruclips.net/video/zUch4L2yhko/видео.html
Thank you so much for this ... seeing a woman of colour talk about this is so helpful .. I have been in recovery for almost a year now and for the past week I feel myself relapsing and I'm scared... thank you for this .. 💜
Thank you for sharing this - you’re so good at talking about difficult issues in an entirely natural and relatable way. This is much needed and enormously valuable x
these things look so different on all of us but i will always feel like there is such beauty in black people in particular sharing our stories. I'm grateful to have have come across this. Wishing you all the strength uoi never knew you had to get through this time.
Thank you for making this very honest video, I needed to see this. I'm a black woman from the UK, who has had problems with food for most of my life. I live alone and quarantine has been very hard. I had a breakdown and had have help. I have anxiety and depression and have been on medication for many years, but it seemed to stop working. After my breakdown my medication was changed to one that made me put on weight very quickly. This triggered by bulimia behaviours badly and i was bingeing and purging 3 times a day. Mentally i was doing better, but my weight gain made me hate my body more than ever, so I got the medication changed. My bingeing and purging has calmed down now, but i want to restrict to lose the weight i put on. I'm really trying not do that but it's difficult. I'm really getting much help and was told I not mentally stable enough for therapy, which I desperately need. It really means a lot to me to have someone with some similar issues, who looks like me make a video like this. I hope you recover, you deserve it. x
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and vulnerability. It’s refreshing to see a non-white eating disorder recovery content creator. Your video helped me so much ❤️
TFS! Your being open and honest is going to help so many people. Remember you ARE beautiful and such an inspiration to everyone others. You should be applauded for your courage. You’re never alone--God is always in your side.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. When I was a teen I developed anorexia for a couple of years, my husband then boyfriend at the time, helped me to eat again. I also have depression and anxiety and when I have a episode I don’t eat for days either, I realized that I needed help and my husband helps to me to eat when I feel gloomy.
It's so interesting the swallowing thing, I've struggled with disordered eating throughout my teenage years (mainly anorexia) including purging, restriction based binges and chewing and spitting, and I have a real problem swallowing originally food but also just saliva in general by this point and ive never heard it being an ED symptom, but the trust thing makes so much sense. Wishing you the best in this hella tricky time, thank you for sharing your story, and making us all feel a little less alone in struggling
My therapist says that it's a combination of severe anxiety and a symptom of eating disorders, so I guess they go hand in hand. My anxiety was so bad I could barely function at times --and I do wonder if my anxiety caused my eating disorder or was it the other way around? At any rate, I hope you get some relief soon. I can't believe I lived like that for as long as I did. (I also used to have trouble with saliva and water) If you ever want to talk, I'm here.
Friend, I was hanging on your every word. You are so strong- stronger than you give yourself credit for. You’re taking power by seeking treatment and acknowledging the issue. You’ve been through a lot and thank goodness you’ve got a supportive spouse and a great doctor. We all have ‘something’ we’re dealing with. 💕💕 Thank for you sharing with us.
Thank you sis, I appreciate your support through all of this. It's crazy how much we women have to shoulder, but you're right, I have an amazing support system.
i'm struggling so much with everything you mentioned especially during this time... thank you for sharing, I think I have the courage to try counseling now I hope a year from now I'll also have a good story to tell🙏
You don't know how happy this made me. I really hoped that I would influence Black women to put ourselves first. We always focus on the physical with dieting and fitness, but we totally ignore the mental and emotional aspects of ourselves, and everything begins there! I hope counseling works out for you, it really did change my life. 💙
Great timing for this video...didn't see it last week for obvious reasons. I definitely know I've been #triggered this whole month with not only the isolation. But today is a new day... 🌞 > 950 👀 🥰
@@EboniElon that's what we're here for... to be sounding boards and love the good, bad, and everything in between😊 Send me some yeast and a bread recipe and we'll call it even... you know times are tough if "I'm" trying to bake🤣
God bless you and your ability to be so transparent. Thank God you have sought help and are doing better and even if you mess up it's okay. I have no understanding of eating disorders however there are so many things that can affect the person and you're not able to see it. So long story short I believe we all suffer with certain things some more extreme but albeit the same.
Thanks Eboni or sharing your very personal story...you are amazing!
Thank you so much for your support! 🥰
Wow, this is so powerful. Your vulnerability is powerful and will definitely help others. Your experiences are book worthy and can also place you on an in demand speaking tour. In other words, your trials will not only help others, they can ultimately bless you. Much respect to you.
Oh woooow, you hype me up so much! lol I really appreciate your kind words, I always brighten when I see a comment from you!
Eboni Elon Aww. It’s the truth! Your content has substance and you are authentic, which makes you very relatable. Have you thought of reviewing supplements or natural health remedies like sea moss, oil of oregano etc.?
@@dandelionjacoby9633 I'm actually very big into natural health stuff, essential oils and such, I'm kind of a kitchen witch. lol But I know that freaks some people out so it is something I plan to slooooowly introduce on my channel.
Eboni Elon I’m not sure if you’re familiar with Tab, but the success she has reached, I see for you. She is authentically herself. This video in particular, reminds me of you. ruclips.net/video/zUch4L2yhko/видео.html
Thank you so much for this ... seeing a woman of colour talk about this is so helpful .. I have been in recovery for almost a year now and for the past week I feel myself relapsing and I'm scared... thank you for this .. 💜
Sending you lots of warmth and good vibes! You got this!
@@nicolerobison1254 thank you so much 💜
Thank you for sharing this - you’re so good at talking about difficult issues in an entirely natural and relatable way. This is much needed and enormously valuable x
Thank you so much sis 💙
these things look so different on all of us but i will always feel like there is such beauty in black people in particular sharing our stories. I'm grateful to have have come across this. Wishing you all the strength uoi never knew you had to get through this time.
Thank you so much for the kind words and beautiful sentiment. 💙
Thanks for sharing sis. This video brought tears to my eyes. You’re so strong and courageous for sharing your story and helping others. 💕
Thank you for making this very honest video, I needed to see this. I'm a black woman from the UK, who has had problems with food for most of my life. I live alone and quarantine has been very hard. I had a breakdown and had have help. I have anxiety and depression and have been on medication for many years, but it seemed to stop working. After my breakdown my medication was changed to one that made me put on weight very quickly. This triggered by bulimia behaviours badly and i was bingeing and purging 3 times a day. Mentally i was doing better, but my weight gain made me hate my body more than ever, so I got the medication changed. My bingeing and purging has calmed down now, but i want to restrict to lose the weight i put on. I'm really trying not do that but it's difficult. I'm really getting much help and was told I not mentally stable enough for therapy, which I desperately need. It really means a lot to me to have someone with some similar issues, who looks like me make a video like this. I hope you recover, you deserve it. x
I'm so happy you found my video! I would like to talk to you, if you don't mind. Do you have an Instagram? If so can you message me?
Eboni Elon Hi yes I do have Instagram. I followed you, I’ll message you. X
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and vulnerability. It’s refreshing to see a non-white eating disorder recovery content creator. Your video helped me so much ❤️
Oh gosh, I'm so happy to hear this. If you need to talk to someone about it, feel free to message me on Instagram, my DMs are always open.
TFS! Your being open and honest is going to help so many people. Remember you ARE beautiful and such an inspiration to everyone others. You should be applauded for your courage. You’re never alone--God is always in your side.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I feel so supported, it's encouraging and motivating to keep pushing through! 💙
this is an incredible video. thank you so much for sharing
You are so brave to share your story! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. When I was a teen I developed anorexia for a couple of years, my husband then boyfriend at the time, helped me to eat again. I also have depression and anxiety and when I have a episode I don’t eat for days either, I realized that I needed help and my husband helps to me to eat when I feel gloomy.
Thank you so much for posting this. It's so hard to find other black women out here talking about their experience with EDs
Thank you so much. I hope Black women will continue to speak out and speak up about our mental health experiences. 💙
It's so interesting the swallowing thing, I've struggled with disordered eating throughout my teenage years (mainly anorexia) including purging, restriction based binges and chewing and spitting, and I have a real problem swallowing originally food but also just saliva in general by this point and ive never heard it being an ED symptom, but the trust thing makes so much sense. Wishing you the best in this hella tricky time, thank you for sharing your story, and making us all feel a little less alone in struggling
My therapist says that it's a combination of severe anxiety and a symptom of eating disorders, so I guess they go hand in hand. My anxiety was so bad I could barely function at times --and I do wonder if my anxiety caused my eating disorder or was it the other way around? At any rate, I hope you get some relief soon. I can't believe I lived like that for as long as I did. (I also used to have trouble with saliva and water)
If you ever want to talk, I'm here.
Friend, I was hanging on your every word. You are so strong- stronger than you give yourself credit for. You’re taking power by seeking treatment and acknowledging the issue. You’ve been through a lot and thank goodness you’ve got a supportive spouse and a great doctor. We all have ‘something’ we’re dealing with. 💕💕 Thank for you sharing with us.
Thank you sis, I appreciate your support through all of this. It's crazy how much we women have to shoulder, but you're right, I have an amazing support system.
i'm struggling so much with everything you mentioned especially during this time... thank you for sharing, I think I have the courage to try counseling now I hope a year from now I'll also have a good story to tell🙏
You don't know how happy this made me. I really hoped that I would influence Black women to put ourselves first. We always focus on the physical with dieting and fitness, but we totally ignore the mental and emotional aspects of ourselves, and everything begins there! I hope counseling works out for you, it really did change my life. 💙
You are not alone. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your support. 💙
I agree, it’s very harmful and sad how many in the black community view mental health.
Great timing for this video...didn't see it last week for obvious reasons. I definitely know I've been #triggered this whole month with not only the isolation. But today is a new day... 🌞
> 950 👀 🥰
I feel like I gotta apologize to you forever for being such a trainwreck in your email box for so many years. 😩 Love you sis.
@@EboniElon that's what we're here for... to be sounding boards and love the good, bad, and everything in between😊
Send me some yeast and a bread recipe and we'll call it even... you know times are tough if "I'm" trying to bake🤣
Charli J. Are you serious? Because I DEFINITELY can send you some yeast!
@@EboniElon Yep! Don't have any flour though; but, can get my hands on some...yeast, on the other hand, is missing in action EVERYWHERE
@@charli.j Check some local restaurants by you. The restaurants here are selling groceries girl. lol Including California Pizza Kitchen!