Hey everyone, it's a pleasure to finally introduce myself to you all. I've been lurking for some time now, unsure if I would be welcome here, but everyone seems so kind and understanding that I can't imagine otherwise.
Lessee...My name is Cindy and I'm a sophomore in college in California. A few years ago I struggled with anorexia, and I continue to struggle with many of the disordered thoughts/ horrible body image that go with it. For the past five years or so (excluding a brief period of sanity ), my eating has been "out of control" one way or another. I do not eat regular meals, I binge fairly regularly, and what I do eat isn't very nourishing.
Since my first serious relationship ended a month ago, I've really been fighting to keep my head up, but this has wreaked even more havoc with my eating patterns, because I am truly broken-hearted. All the "What's wrong with me? Why would he break up with me? Am I boring/ugly/too needy etc.?" So, right now my next important step is to decide that I need to actually eat. I know, crazy stuff.
Other general stuff...I'm Jewish by birth and currently leaning towards Catholicism. I love to bike, hike, write poetry, sing, and just generally hang out and have deep conversation! I have amazing friends, but I feel like I should have a place to come to and not put my problems on them all the time, even though they're totally willing to listen. Hence, here I am! Yay The emoticons here are awesome hehe. Anyway, I'm so glad to be here and I hope I can be of help around here.
Oh P.S. Does anyone know why my siggy isn't showing up? Thanx

Hi Jewcy, and welcome!

There is a little box under where you enter your message, it says "Show your signature". Is that box ticked?

Nice to have you here!

Jewcy, welcome! It's great to have you here.
I'm so sorry about your breakup. I hope that you can work through it soon.

If I was still a mod, I'd take a look at your sig and fix it...

Harpo, darling, are you out there?

Hey Jewcy,
I feel your pain, I recently graduated college and understand where your coming from.
And no there is NOTHING wrong with you, its him and his issues. I know its hard, but you have to remember boys come and go, you need to be true to yourself. I think, and this is my opinion, that you need to work on your eating issues and your view of yourself, before you can focus on a man.
Now this is great advice, but I can't seem to follow my own advice. It is always easier to give advice then to try to follow your own.
If you need someone to talk to I am all ears.

Kelly