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[@iixfati]

I did not know this was happening. Stay strong.

[@MrAmk47cod]

I work for crisis textline, and I wanna say thank you for bring this awareness to everyone! Love you all

[@ASLAnissaOfficial]

I love that you shared other resources! It sucks that people think of therapy as one thing when in reality there are so many resources you can use! I'm a music therapist and it always frustrates me how so few people know about creative arts therapies... I think something super tricky about therapy, ESPECIALLY talk therapy, Is that it cost so much and its so hard to find a therapist that you genuinely can connect with. It can feel like a waste of time and money. So affordable resources like these are amazing.

[@jennifermiller4586]

Thank you for posting this. I am beyond happy for you. Eating Disorders can be a beautiful heaven or the firey pits of hell. I'm in a severe relapse. During my last recovery I turned to food for comfort and gained 150 pounds. Now during my relapse I lost 102 pounds in 5 months, but my new medical team encouraged the weight loss not knowing my past. (approaching underweight) I'm scared to keep going at this rate but I can't stop. It's my control mechinism. Your videos helps me remember I'm not alone, which helps. However, I wish you never had to go through it. I'm working on self recovery (on and off) and you're an inspiration. There are no words that can express my gratitude.

[@marissawinchester6798]

My sister is going though anorexia, and watching these types of videos you make helps me understand what she is going through. Thank you so much Libby

[@kaiti856]

I'm struggling with one. It's hard. I'm in recovery right now, and I'm fighting. I'm very proud of you, Libbey! Thank you for being an inspiration!❤

[@audreyemccann]

I am in full agreement when you said "it's easy to want to get better when someone loves you and wants to support you" because that's how I feel with my husband. There may never be a time when you're fully better and not fighting it, but you have us, and God, and your family and we all love you so much. Stay strong Libby, you're an inspiration to many of us 😘😘

[@Avbitten]

I also have an eating disorder and it makes me feel less outcast when i hear that other people are fighting at the same time as me. My eating disorder is less known and less common than anorexia or bulimia. I have Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID for short). Its basically picky eating taken to an extreme. I would rather fight a bear than touch a tomato, and while i'm recovering in the hosipital from the bear attack, inject some polio and HIV into my veins. it sucks, but there is hope. In the past year, i've added a new food into my diet that i am no longer afraid of. Red potatoes! they aren't scary at all any more. I can eat them if they are sliced thin and sauted in a little butter.

[@systemk9488]

Avbitten I was in treatment for anorexia twice and I met a lot of people with ARFID. I’ve seen first hand how hard it can be. I don’t know you but I’m proud of you for trying something new and I’m rooting for you :)

[@Avbitten]

System K thank you. that means a lol to me

[@davieg2]

Thank you Libby! We love you and support you! Your advice and help is greatly appreciated. Please keep working on getting better, your videos inspire me to get better someday too, and hopefully i will. Much love, Bless you Libby! 😍😍😍

[@meghanmarsala6379]

You're such a strong person and you're such a role model for so many people. It's very hard to open up about these sorts of things and I love that you feel able to talk to us about it. We all love you so much, you're so beautiful inside and out and I hope you keep us updated on your road to recovery 💖

[@lisamiller3631]

This is what helped me. Eating disorders are like alcoholism in that once you have an eating disorder you will always have an eating disorder. Each person has there own stressors that will trigger their eating disorder to start up again. The best way to stay in recovery is to figure out what your stressors are and manage those. Pay attention of what is going on in your life when the thoughts of converting back to your eating disorder begins. Then think of ways to avoid those situation. If the situations are unavoidable then come up with a positive way to handle the situation before it starts.

[@rinscar]

My heart goes out to anyone who has struggled with an eating disorder and/or mental illness.

[@daniellezaks8650]

i deal with eating disorder myself now and i know how hard it.you are amazing and its great you could do that.we are all with you

[@mistyleejackson60]

Hey Libby eating disorders never ever go away! I have had an eating disorder for 20 years now and I am trying to stop but I always have it in my brain 🧠! FOR REAL! So I know what you are truly talking about! And I have bipolar disease for all my life! So I just don't know how to even go about to stop for good! I will go to GOD an ask for help on stop! I will be able to stop PERIOD FOR GOOD! REAL TALK FOR LIFE! 42 yr old who loves jb

[@noahatlas5240]

You're doing great Libbey!! I'm so happy for you. I'm in anorexia recovery currently, and it has been difficult, but I've never felt so full of life before. Without anorexia, I can socialize normally. I have energy to do things. I don't worry about everything that goes past my lips. My anxiety has plummeted. I feel alive for the first time in many, many years. You can do it. We believe in you

[@coldstarrynight]

i’m so so happy you’re on your way to recovery! i believe in you 💘

[@Jessica-oi6rd]

I've been in recovery for 5 1/2 years and havent relapsed in 4 years and you're very right when you say it never completly goes away. Everyone is different but for me, now I don't have the strong urges any more. But those thoughts are still there and maybe they always will be but I'm at the point where I am stronger than them and i dont feel the need to give in to them. Some days are harder though. I know you can recover. You are strong enough and worth it. Its not easy but with support I know you can do it. You've already come so far and I'm proud of you for that. Just keep going. I believe in you💜

[@thezoo8461]

Yay!!! I'm so proud of you for staying clean this long?!

[@thezoo8461]

!*

[@yorusoka2341]

When the body is forced to eat, it reacts badly. The better way to get better is to learn to love the food, the taste, the colours, and of course to learn to love your body through its changes. Whatever the shape your body takes, its yours, every changes means something and forcing it to stop eating or eat too much is repressing its natural way. Great video, im gonna talk about it to friends, it is really helpful. Keep on doing the things you love with the people you love, you did so much work already!

[@jessicageraci6846]

you inspire me so much. i am choking up watching this video. you are beautiful inside and out and i think you are so so strong. i hope to be more like you when i get older. stay strong. i have been suffering from anorexia and bulimia for awhile (since i was 6 and i'm almost 16). i have been hospitalized twice because of it. a few months ago i was in the ICU because of a prolonged QT interval and was a few days away from dying. i have seen 6 therapists and nothing improves. i feel like no one cares about me or cares if i recover so idk if i'll ever try to recover again. i hope you can continue to stay on the right path

[@janekatevandyke4355]

ILY so much, you are such an inspiration to many people. Stay strong 💙

[@sydneyjones7660]

Honey, I've struggled too. I support you!

[@virekin0t719]

It's so great that you made this video :) tysm it is easier hearing someone talk about it

[@nadicamera1185]

We all support you!! Stay strong libby you can do it

[@kimbasciano_]

thanks for keeping us updated. I hope that more is done in our society for people struggling with mental health. always here to support you Libbey! xoxo

[@kyleighrodriguez5192]

Thank you for sharing this Libbey❤️ As a person who also suffers from a mental disorder, I love knowing that I’m not alone💜

[@jewelsdegarmo]

I am so proud of you for sharing your journey. I know how hard it is to open up and be honest about mental health. You are amazing!

[@lake-om5ss]

Oh my gosh! I had no clue! Stay strong and don't let it take over.

[@alisonunfiltered6659]

Because of this, I think Im going to tell the social worker about my ED. please stay strong Libby. it sucks but I promise it will be worth it in the long run. xx

[@amiepaige5779]

I appreciate you sharing your story 💜 I've been trying to overcome an eating disorder (bulimia) Ive had for about 5 years now. And its always nice to hear that Im not alone in this struggle :) So thank you~ 💜

[@allinicole7133]

Thank you so much for sharing! I struggle with an eating disorder among other things..it really does help to hear someone else speak up about it!

[@sarahmarlow8073]

Libby you are awesome! I know this has nothing to do with this video but you are my main encouragement to learn sign language so thank you!

[@cynthiahernandez7087]

I'm glad to hear you are fighting for recovery. I know what you mean about David, I to believe that having someone else to love You is just an amazing support and even motivation. That has helped me with my depression and anxiety. Love is helpful and I hope that as I , you can keep the fight up, I still am.

[@danimiller2330]

You are such an inspiration to me. You are strong and nothing can defeat that. ❤

[@letterstoyouandi2979]

having an eating disorder is so hard to cope with, and i'm relapsing into bulimia right now but i'll be okay. you're so beautiful and strong. i love you. x

[@lourdesperegrina7978]

avian I love you.💜

[@lakotafenimore5403]

+Lourdes Peregrina hey

[@cara7196]

also you're so strong and an inspiration!! love you.

[@xoreflection1682]

I love you! We're all rooting for you! :)

[@harley_kay_]

thank you so much for being open Libbey! it was so helpful back a few months ago when you and I talked about it, it really helped me, thank you so much.

[@samanthaofarrelly1076]

So very brave of you to make this! Thank you for talking about these issues, you're doing so well 🍀

[@kayleefellenbaum1785]

So I used to cut. I was very broken. I have been clean for a long time, but others are still cutting. There is a song that helps me stay clean. Its called "baby don't cut". Will you please make a sign cover of this song? It would mean the world to me. Love you ~ ❤

[@Panda-oj9or]

Kaylee Signs yes that song has been helping me recover from cutting and if libbey covered it it would help way more and also idk you but I'm proud of you for being clean good luck on the rest of your journey

[@letterstoyouandi2979]

that song is wonderful, and i love his other music too. i dont know if you have listened to his other songs but i’ve been following him for years so.

[@nilaoooo2327]

B mike, I live that song. It's very helpful.

[@mackenzieboudreau9816]

You're very brave for sharing this on the internet. Good job!

[@emilysheppard478]

Glad you're doing a bit better! Keep fighting Libbey! Love you!!😊❤️

[@swiftie4eras]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you're doing well right now and I'm so glad that you've continued to fight this. It does take support--dedicated support--from someone you can trust and I'm really happy you've found that. It means a lot to hear what you've gone through and it resonates with me. Recovery is a daily choice, and I'm glad you're making it.

[@Sarus_Draven]

Thank you for sharing this update. I can't necessarily speak for anyone else when I say this, but I've been waiting for one of these videos for a while.

[@linbluearrowmusicchannel6508]

thedailysign Thank you for caring.

[@jasmynemichael463]

We love you Libby and I hope you are feeling better and happy

[@hannahpham8378]

you’re such an amazing person libbey💗

[@juanpablogonzalezs.v.8319]

Im very proud of you for working on this, for sharing this with others in order to help who you can, and just being a positve influence. I've been wondering how you been. Glad to hear your doing good. I want you to know we support you in this. And i would always be very happy to pray for you or any body else you would want me to pray for.

[@onceamoomoo829]

I’m rooting for you Libby! I love you and I’m hoping your happy and recovering. Love what you do

[@kristenamber6625]

thank you so so much for sharing your story. we're all in your corner no matter what. nothing but love libby!! xxxx

[@gymnastic_queen6711]

I love you Libby. I'm happy that you're getting better!!

[@jamescurfman3284]

I still find this very brave of you, Lib! And you are doing good by trying to help others! Good for you! I'm glad you have David, that can be very helpful in recovery and keeping you away from temptation or bad habits. You're awesome! Keep up the good fight!

[@davidrios4199]

James Curfman thank you...that means a lot to me...i always felt not too many people (guys specifically) are too thrilled I'm with her

[@desk-sdk-set3708]

You are a beautiful soul. Please stay here on this beautiful earth with us as the healthy and beautiful young woman you are meant to be. Mental health issues are hard and I think it's correct to say that it can be ongoing but ideally, the work is a spiral. You may come back to the same spot you were before but hopefully you are a bit higher, a bit closer to the goal. Does that make sense? I hope so. I found your videos while looking at sign language videos online and I have to say that my first thought was that you were a beautiful soul but just so thin. I was worried for you immediately, so I'm so glad that you are working on it -- as hard as it is. Eating disorders are all about control. The same control that allowed you to teach yourself PSE and to work and work and work on things that matter to you also has this "shadow side". Accept the shadow as part of who you are and love yourself -- both the light and the shadow. It might help to have something else to be a little OCD about -- we all want a sense of control over our lives and for some people that is more important than others. While it's important to learn to feel more comfortable with chaos and to enjoy food as the beautiful fuel it is, it might also help to have a bonsai plant or something dorky like that where you can allow your perfectionism free rein. Good luck and know that you have hundreds of people rooting for you.

[@rebeccamason5120]

you are the best you tuber i know, relax its ok i know its a weird and uncomfortable subject to talk about but none of us will ever judge you or anything like that love you so much xx mental health hits really lose to home for me thank you so much for this inspiring video stay strong xx

[@roberthedgebuck2208]

Didn’t skip the ad for you Libbey

[@camillakh.6133]

I'm happy you could talk about it honestly, thank you for that

[@mi-nie]

We love you, LIBBEY ❤️

[@psychopathikpyro]

Libby, I love that you made this!! Thanks doll.

[@jarednme69]

I'm so happy your getting better and your in a positive relationship. You deserve happiness and your doing great. I know several people that have suffered through eating disorders and it's not that easy to kick the habit, but I'm so happy your doing great and keep up the good work ❤❤ your awesome ❤❤

[@cammirose5477]

When I was around 9-10 years old I also had an eating disorder but it wasn’t a common one. It’s called pseudodysphagia which is the irrational fear of choking and swallowing. I got lots of help from many people and recovered quickly which I hope everyone else has a quick recovery too. I’m almost 16 and have been clean for 5-6 years!

[@thedailysmile]

I’m glad to hear you’ve recovered(:

[@dontletpeoplegettoyou2122]

Stay Strong Libby! We love you! I understand it gets hard but we believe in you! We are so proud of you! Stay Strong!!!

[@soup2491]

So true dude

[@caseyneufell7116]

I love that you made this video Libbey 💜 you're an amazing person!!

[@jasdyer180]

I'm glad you are okay. Thank you for sharing your story and giving us an update and give us resources to go to when we need help. I am recovered myself from depression. I haven't self harm for 2 1/2 years now but if I ever feel like hurting myself again I'll give those websites a chance. Thank you again and with your experiences I think you would make a great social worker.

[@rona2808]

Thank you for sharing your story! You are SO strong💪🏼💪🏼♥️♥️

[@audreyamitolasilvershadow6345]

I was on Seven Cups Of Tea. It really helped me a lot. My friend got me onto it. Before I was on it I had been diagnosed with PTSD at 14 years old. My friend knew that I needed to talk to someone other than my therapist/counselor. Seven Cups really helps a lot, at least for me it did. ~Audrey Amitola Silver Shadow.

[@MerciKay]

I know exactly what you mean. This video was amazing!

[@charberss410]

Lots of love right back to you! Keep recovering, keep trying, you are doing great. 😙💪❤️❤️❤️

[@celiavignal3988]

You're so awesome ! Truely Libbey, you're so strong, and I'm proud that you can now hepl people throught this. Send love ❤

[@brandibishop1758]

I have a co-work who is suffering the same thing. When she and I work together, we chat, I try to help her the best way I can. I think when we chat, I help her work though it.

[@chaotikailuro2878]

Bless your soul :)

[@asponk3243]

Thank you so much for this video I myself only eat 1 and a half which means i eat lunch - which since I go to school means throwing away the milk since I'm lactose intolerant and throwing away the fruit because it always too cold for my teeth to touch and eating everything else which isn't really much - then for dinner I make a sandwich, eat half of it, and throw the rest away to escape to my room. I do this because I find that it helps me deal with my sister who died last year before she was even born. I know it's unhealthy and I'll end up weighing less than the average 6th grader but it makes me forget about my problems since not eating much along with music, anime, insomnia, and school all help me be less sad. Now, due to this video, I going to try and recover.

[@liverpoolfugl]

Happy to see you healthy and happy! :)

[@valentina.2.0]

I love you ! ❤ Thank you for speaking up about mental health and your experiences, it's very important and you are awesome. Thanks for your other videos about sign language that I try to learn. Take care 😘

[@carment3492]

Hi Libby. Thx so much for sharing that. You are an inspiration to many. Love, Light & Blessings. 💙

[@jensinagray9617]

Absolutely Wonderful,So very helpful to so many,Thank you for sharing your story.And the sites below.Blessings and Love to you Libby,your a great inspiration to many,Blessed Be!

[@lourdesperegrina7978]

Thanks , for helping ily💔💜

[@hiscrazyemoangel]

Its easier to try to recover when you realise you're wanted and not alone. You never truly recover from an eating disorder. It always is in the back of your mind and comes out when you're in a bad mindset.

[@rachelbryan364]

You go Libby! We all love you so much and you're such an inspiration. YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! X:)

[@nerdspawn4299]

Protect the baby!!! *Holds Libby close* our friend and child

[@sudilos1172]

Hi Libby longtime fan. Your videos have always been a source of sunshine for me in a bleak world. I lost this account and your channel for months at a time. When I get a new device and recover my account. I see your persona change from the happy slice of sunshine. I send you my hopes and prayer's

[@slayfanie]

You're beautiful Libby I hope you get better

[@alexlesane4219]

I also have an ED. When people think of recovery they automatically think oh you won’t have to deal with it anymore and you’ll be cured but that’s not the case. They also think recovery is easy but it’s extremely hard. I’ve had an ED since I was 8 now I’m 20. I’ve dealt with anorexia and bulimia too. I went to treatment this year and I’ve sort of relapsed but I’m trying to do better

[@laneygracesigns3888]

Your such a inspiration To me Libby,You really help me,Keep being your amazing self,Stay Strong@ThedailySign

[@davidrios4199]

Thank you love, that means a lot to me for you to want to be better...I know you say I'm partially the reason, but i want you to know it was all you....you did this, not me. All i did was be myself and did my part as your boyfriend...i didnt do anything special to fix it...i just kept being me. It was all you and I'm proud of you for how far you've come. You're Strongest person i know. Thank you for all you do. I love you Libbey Ketterer 💜

[@NoelleOrElle]

David Rios Stay good to her 👌🏻❤️

[@davidrios4199]

NoelleorElle will do! :)

[@goddessofautumn29]

You are awesome!!! Thank you so much!!! You are so inspiring! 💕✌🏻

[@christienbbrooks7334]

Thank you

[@laylaraucoin]

Thanks for sharing Libby

[@ashleyaime3067]

I need your glasses!!!!! Beautiful young woman!!

[@alanagalvez6885]

Stay strong

[@meganwhite859]

I feeeeel this video. You rock and I love your videos! Keep being amazing ❤️

[@stephencottman9865]

You are an amazing person and you are extremely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jacearrigali2497]

you are so inspiring ,, i look up to you so much. 💕💕 stay safe

[@penelope3421]

Okay can we talk about how beautiful her hair and lipstick is?

[@grace-ik8dw]

Ditto for me from the last comment. I love you libby

[@ghostlightningboi5618]

U GOT THIS Libby

[@bluescy2899]

Hi Libbey I just wanted to say I love your videos and I hope you have a wonderful day like I am having 💙💗💙💗💙💗💙😊

[@bdwinsalt]

I use the gym to make me feel better about what I eat. I can eat good meals and work it off. I've lost over 50 pounds of fat and gained muscle. I'm right in the middle of my bmi range. You'll feel so much better when you work out regularly. Of course the amphetamines are the thing that gave me the desire to go and keep going. It's insanely boosted my work performance, made me healthier, and happy.

[@hannahbanana7363]

Hi

[@AlexC-gc8hb]

Go libby!!!!!!! Love you!!!!! 💝💝💝💝🐼🐼

[@Candearr]

Libby you're awesome honestly! Everybody has their own ghosts and mines might not be the same as yours but everything you said was very helpful. I dmed you like twice and you're really cool so thanks for that haha Btw you're so strong to talk about these things :) Argentinaaa 🇦🇷💕

[@kbaldwin826]

hi!

[@gabriellatafoya5394]

Unfortunately, i will have to deal w/ depression my whole life bc it is chemical, but i am working to overcome my anorexia and see my body for what it actually is. i still don’t feel normal. i’m 5’5 and i’m 108 pounds. my anorexia isnt that extreme, but i can feel it getting worse. i lost 10 pounds in like a month or two which i am kinda proud of, but i know i’m probably doing it wrong. i’ve heard of all the science facts about the bad things about doing what i am doing and stuff, but i don’t listen. grrr it’s so hard cus my friend is my same height & she weighs like 95 pounds which i know isn’t that big of a difference from my weight, but she just looks so much better than me. everytime i gain even just one pound, i get a lot of anxiety and i lose all self worth, and every time I go to therapy, I just feel like it is a shame session. i know i’m just rambling by this point im sry.

[@ilianacristina4357]

RedbearXD it's ok we are all here for u

[@thezoo8461]

RedbearXD don't apologize! Just know, if you choose recovery ( and I hope you do, not that it'll mean much because I'm a stranger) that me and a bunch of other people reading comments believe in you! And you'll kick it's ass and recover, if you ( or anyone reading this) needs help my insta is sparkler871 hmu if you need someone ♥️

[@amayastephens881]

I have the same problem... I don’t really eat that much. And I hate talking to people because it makes me feel shameful of my habits... I never eat normal because I have a real fear of being over 100lbs even though I’m 5’7” and I’m underweight... My parents make me eat and I don’t like it. I just... can’t. I can but I’m just never hungry... sorry for rambling back but I need to just rant

[@swandivemori]

Depression can still end though. The chemical problems in the brain don't necessarily last forever.