tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post4504093794046521817..comments2023-08-21T06:08:07.036-07:00Comments on Anorexia Recovery. Not easy, just doable!: Tribute to Karen CarpenterBrandeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18204730257607280122noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-24016675894119136482010-11-12T01:36:23.306-08:002010-11-12T01:36:23.306-08:00Love this post, I recently also wrote a tribute to...Love this post, I recently also wrote a tribute to her. Thank You and I hope people can work towards recovery knowing that the alternative is sadly similar to that of Karen Carpenter.<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-56423646983149875952010-06-11T18:43:06.867-07:002010-06-11T18:43:06.867-07:00On the contrary anonymous there have been conflict...On the contrary anonymous there have been conflicting reports. Regardless her illness took it's toll from so many years of it and purging does not always mean vomiting. People can purge through laxative abuse, which Karen did, through exercise, ipecac etc. <br />Commenting here to try and be "right" or "know more" does nothing to help those struggling with this deadly disease. If you have not been there and lived it, refrain from trying to be a part and being negative.Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204730257607280122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-10466476492019736402010-04-27T17:48:08.011-07:002010-04-27T17:48:08.011-07:00Hi, Good luck to all of you recovering anorexics a...Hi, Good luck to all of you recovering anorexics and bullemics. I don't mean to sound disrespectful in any way but I just wanted to say I have read The Carpenter's biography a couple of times and I've just started reading it again and it states that, even though "the autopsy report ascribed Karen's death to emetine cardiotoxicity" The "15-page autopsy and case report - shows no medical entry of any trace of emetine having been found in her body." No one has ever seen any report that states otherwise. I also read somewhere (I think it's in the book somewhere) that Karen did not make herself vomit at any time during her illness as she hated vomiting. Also it would have probably affected her amazing voice and that was something she treasured. Good luck to you all on beating your illness. take care xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-471396351141641182009-09-13T11:56:19.483-07:002009-09-13T11:56:19.483-07:00I was in a pretty major car accident at the beginn...I was in a pretty major car accident at the beginning of the year. My left knee received a very deep cut. Torn ligaments and such. I was never instructed on any type of physical therapy so I started working out again too soon, and that caused my legs to swell. But yes I'm going to the doctor on Monday for a follow up on my anti depressants. My migraines started after I started taking them.<br /><br />I want another tattoo, and my boyfriend said that I should get it at a healthy weight normal weight. So that is my encouragement not to get super skinny again. <br /><br />I hope you can get a job soon! Money stress is one of my biggest issues right now, and also a reason why my diet is so out of control. But really, thank you for your support. I look forward to reading your progressStick Thinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317885604875552976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-37862927099444167752009-09-12T19:53:15.436-07:002009-09-12T19:53:15.436-07:00Thanks hun. I am sorry you and your sister have g...Thanks hun. I am sorry you and your sister have gone through so much pain and agony the disorder causes. Journaling and doing this blog has helped and is a big risk but I am in counseling and share it all with my therapist who has been so powerful on my journey along with my dietician. I feel lost without them and pray for a job soon so I can afford to be more consistent in seeing them both!<br />I will continue to support you in recovery when you are ready!<br />((hugs))Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204730257607280122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-22968815436704567902009-09-12T19:37:15.825-07:002009-09-12T19:37:15.825-07:00oh i falied to mention my sister didn't look e...oh i falied to mention my sister didn't look emancipated, but because of the extreme exercising and insane weight loss she def. damaged her heart.<br /><br />she has since recovered. runs ultra marathons, is a fierce boxer.Stick Thinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317885604875552976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-4567839598730220892009-09-12T18:31:08.523-07:002009-09-12T18:31:08.523-07:00I read "starving/fasting girs" the histo...I read "starving/fasting girs" the history of eating disorders, and up until Karen's death no one really knew how to handle ED's. She sparked a flame. <br /><br />And i do not like when people go off about eating disorders when they don't understand them! Journaling is a great way to cope. My sister had severe anorexia, how did she cope to avoid major relapse? She started a blog. I support you!Stick Thinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317885604875552976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-36661452156665205642009-09-11T21:53:18.679-07:002009-09-11T21:53:18.679-07:00Thanks Kathy and thanks for being honest in your o...Thanks Kathy and thanks for being honest in your own struggles as you and I connected in person because of it. This doesn't have to be a shameful secret~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-17213305646487620562009-09-11T21:36:18.703-07:002009-09-11T21:36:18.703-07:00I've read a lot on eating disorders, written a...I've read a lot on eating disorders, written a few papers, and struggled with bulimia. So I am pretty knowledgeable on the correct definition of eating disorders, and what it really entails. Having struggled with this for years (now a recovering bulimic), I appreciate having someone share their experiences. Helps me know I'm not and wasn't alone. I don't appreciate though, having someone who isn't entirely knowledgeable try to put someone who is in their place. Thanks for the Karen Carpenter tribute, Brande. I love her. She had the most amazing voice next to Celine Dion!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01398548624263256478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-42756620764511466592009-09-11T20:42:47.056-07:002009-09-11T20:42:47.056-07:00actually Lily you missed this "Any eating dis...actually Lily you missed this "Any eating disorder at any time can cost you your life". Any eating disorder includes obesity dear. I focused on numbers to point out my own struggles of comparing and how she was heavier than the myths of people stating they need to be extremely emaciated to die. You missed my point completely.<br />Do not critique my journaling. This blog is to be candid and to the point without the negativity of someone who is fully in the disorder and refusing help. you can choose to do a tribute your way but this is the way I chose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-89227775159959996872009-09-11T20:15:07.423-07:002009-09-11T20:15:07.423-07:00Honestly, death from an ED can occur at ANY weight...Honestly, death from an ED can occur at ANY weight. I just read an article about a woman who was "medically obese" and wanted to be a "beautiful bride"- she decided to go on a crash diet (basically, EDNOS, since she didn't meet the "anorexia nervosa" criteria of being <85% of IBW), and after several months of restricting, despite still being overweight, she DIED as a result of heart arrhythmias... brought on DIRECTLY from that "little diet to be beautiful on the Big Day."<br /><br />My point is this: It sounds a lot like, in the beginning of your entry, you're focussing on weight and numbers and scales and all that crap. The thought that you have to be severely emaciated to die is an assumption that is already cliche, and touted by medical "professionals" throughout the world.Lily Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696906362160881249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836694018598713738.post-75403871700436815462009-09-11T18:49:19.406-07:002009-09-11T18:49:19.406-07:00you just stopped me dead in my tracks... thank yo...you just stopped me dead in my tracks... thank youSuzy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17159378550061644731noreply@blogger.com