tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post5362026682000112960..comments2024-02-27T20:16:08.267-04:00Comments on Medusa: UPDATE: THE SHOCKING FACE OF ANOREXIA & BULIMIA...KARLENE HAS PASSED AWAYMedusahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-47501880318734294532017-02-17T22:32:20.927-04:002017-02-17T22:32:20.927-04:00Anonymous, Karlene passed away on April 21, 2016. ...Anonymous, Karlene passed away on April 21, 2016. Link: http://www.2medusa.com/2016/04/karlene-lindenmuth-has-passed-away.html<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear of your struggles. I hope you're able to find help to start you on the path to recovery. Sending hugs your way.<br /><br />MedusaMedusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-50370021743804970052017-02-17T21:47:39.185-04:002017-02-17T21:47:39.185-04:00Is Karlene alive is she doing better?
I am so env...Is Karlene alive is she doing better? <br />I am so envious of all of the ppl here who have recovered and can be comfortable in their bodies, how can something so strong,so deadly,not be made more aware,I have lost everything, teeth included and help is outrageous expensive,yet drug and alcohol help is everywhere,how can something like eatting disorders be so hard to find help for. It's very Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-67755242520975495572017-02-17T21:37:19.334-04:002017-02-17T21:37:19.334-04:00Actually her blog has been very scary to read and ...Actually her blog has been very scary to read and very eye opening ,until you have walked in her shoes don't come down on her,if it helps one person it's worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-74167585289112621352016-06-10T00:54:34.707-03:002016-06-10T00:54:34.707-03:00Sadly she passed away. RIP dear KarleneSadly she passed away. RIP dear KarleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-45331453652130163172009-06-10T15:23:05.011-03:002009-06-10T15:23:05.011-03:00I am praying for you to get better in your mind an...I am praying for you to get better in your mind and in health.<br /><br />May God be w/ you always.<br /><br />Love, BrittanyZimBrittanyZimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260668655445592325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-70026027397623713632008-11-29T09:43:00.000-04:002008-11-29T09:43:00.000-04:00(((cadsheys)))Thank you so much for sharing your s...(((cadsheys)))<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for sharing your story. <BR/><BR/>Anorexia is such a deadly illness, and I am so happy for you that you have fully recovered.<BR/><BR/>I hold out hope that Karlene will recover as well.<BR/><BR/>Again, thank you so much for commenting.<BR/><BR/>~MedusaMedusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-24382130141824875022008-11-29T09:36:00.000-04:002008-11-29T09:36:00.000-04:00I was diagnosed of anorexia nervosa four years ago...I was diagnosed of anorexia nervosa four years ago and until that time I don't really have any idea that such illness exist. As far as I remember it all started I became sick emotionally, I hated myself so bad and every time I go check myself in front of the mirror I see one ugly girl and that's me. That day I resist any food and only drinking tons of cold water, days passed same old routine Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-27969527705225018602008-11-15T01:22:00.000-04:002008-11-15T01:22:00.000-04:00I feel so badly for her.I wish I could somehow cha...I feel so badly for her.<BR/>I wish I could somehow channel that into getting better, but I can't.<BR/>It's just awful to think that she's 39 and she's been struggling with this since she was my age.<BR/>I'll keep her in my prayers and just hope that she can make it through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-15224101439851846272008-11-12T20:48:00.000-04:002008-11-12T20:48:00.000-04:00This is just so incredibly sad. I cannot even imag...This is just so incredibly sad. I cannot even imagine the pain she and her family are going through. Prayers for them all. <BR/>{{{{{{Karlene}}}}}}MrsMenopausalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17472453960689579988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-38658556484038115412008-11-11T11:33:00.000-04:002008-11-11T11:33:00.000-04:00The following comments were posted on another blog...The following comments were posted on another blog entry about Karlene. I have moved them here:<BR/> <BR/>"Anonymous said... <BR/><BR/>Anonymous here. Update on anorexic granddaughter. She is now 105 lbs. and had her feeding tube removed. (Baths again, yay!) But her teeth continue to crumble and abcess; so she is being fitted for dentures shortly. Her beautiful teeth are disappearing, but Medusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-39144983382937657352008-11-04T19:27:00.000-04:002008-11-04T19:27:00.000-04:00Elizabeth, thank you so much for sharing your stor...Elizabeth, thank you so much for sharing your story and for your heartfelt comments.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure Karlene will see them.Medusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-57186749033317919382008-11-04T19:20:00.000-04:002008-11-04T19:20:00.000-04:00This was just heart breaking to read and to see. L...This was just heart breaking to read and to see. <BR/>Life is so precious! Life is also fragile.<BR/>I too suffered with an eating disorder for about 13 yrs. But I came to realize that there was more to life than to be obsessed with my weight!<BR/>The real joy in living is when you make your life about something other than just your self. Ever since I took my eyes off myself and made my life Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-52705372163369225652008-10-06T09:37:00.000-03:002008-10-06T09:37:00.000-03:00anonymous, thank you so much for your very powerfu...anonymous, thank you so much for your very powerful comments and for sharing your story.Medusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-72259159170902321512008-10-05T18:53:00.000-03:002008-10-05T18:53:00.000-03:00hey. Its good to see you even in your hard times a...hey. Its good to see you even in your hard times are trying to make a difference. I was bulimic since the age of 12/13 and now at 22years old have managed to not purge and vomit for almost a year now.i dont like having a chubby body but i was so tired of being consumbed by this monster like you siad controlling my thoughts driving me crazy.. the emotions you feel are so stronge and they make you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-64706736137254807902008-09-01T10:47:00.000-03:002008-09-01T10:47:00.000-03:00{{{Lily}}}Thank you so much for your wonderful com...{{{Lily}}}<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I hope you don't mind but I copied them and posted them in Karlene's journal in case she missed them on this blog post. I am sure your heartfelt, supportive words will give Karlene hope. And congratulations to you on your recovery.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>MedusaMedusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-49281697955331502832008-09-01T05:43:00.000-03:002008-09-01T05:43:00.000-03:00Oh my dear friend, Karlene. I can visibly see mys...Oh my dear friend, Karlene. I can visibly see myself in your words- just a little over 8 months now, I was in the same spot. The eating disorder nearly killed me, and thank God for my husband who could get me to the ER just in time. I will continue praying and praying and praying for you, and will definitely send mail. You CAN do this, despite all the pain and sorrow. I know you've done the Lily Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696906362160881249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-41800590358964984262008-08-23T13:46:00.000-03:002008-08-23T13:46:00.000-03:00I'm sorry, but I don't get the sense that she's do...I'm sorry, but I don't get the sense that she's doing this to help others - I get the sense that it's all about HER.<BR/><BR/>She doesn't WANT to live. She needs to admit this, instead of posting about how she's dying. It really pisses me off, because there are people with terminal cancer, diseases, etc...who WANT to live and would do anything to do so.<BR/><BR/>I just can't seem to muster up anyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-38459157711210036312008-08-20T21:04:00.000-03:002008-08-20T21:04:00.000-03:00{{{{{{Karlene}}}}}}{{{{{{Karlene}}}}}}MrsMenopausalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17472453960689579988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-5082645627974769602008-08-09T23:38:00.000-03:002008-08-09T23:38:00.000-03:00Echoing Mrs.M's sentiments: "Thanks for all you do...Echoing Mrs.M's sentiments: "Thanks for all you do to bring awareness to others about eating disorders"<BR/><BR/>!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-86337398366166309982008-08-09T19:38:00.000-03:002008-08-09T19:38:00.000-03:00How incredibly sad. I cannot even imagine the pain...How incredibly sad. I cannot even imagine the pain of seeing a loved one lose their battle with an eating disorder like this, or struggling for so long and knowing that the end of your life is drawing near. <BR/>I will be keeping her and her family in my prayers.MrsMenopausalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17472453960689579988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-69093622806505654552008-07-22T12:56:00.000-03:002008-07-22T12:56:00.000-03:00Anonymous, thank you for your excellent comments. ...Anonymous, thank you for your excellent comments. <BR/><BR/>I couldn't agree with you more.Medusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-72086455961098973562008-07-22T12:48:00.000-03:002008-07-22T12:48:00.000-03:00A common thread that runs through the published an...A common thread that runs through the published anorexics' comments are their feelings of worthlessness. In some perverted fashion, they welcome the pain as it "proves" to them they are not worthy to live. Sexual abuse is a concealed cause; so are unusually demanding perfectionist parents. But, no matter what the trigger, the ED itself provokes warped thinking and needs psychiatric care. But w/o Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-81883773116199778612008-07-21T23:15:00.000-03:002008-07-21T23:15:00.000-03:00Anonymous, I concur with your comments.This woman ...Anonymous, I concur with your comments.<BR/><BR/>This woman desperately needs psychiatric care.Medusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-17377959101815115972008-07-21T13:33:00.000-03:002008-07-21T13:33:00.000-03:00It seems that this girl doesn't want help. You ca...It seems that this girl doesn't want help. You can't help those who don't want to help themselves.<BR/><BR/>She seems quite proud of her "accomplishments" and almost seems to be bragging.<BR/><BR/>While one part of me feels enormous pity, the other small part feels a bit unsympathetic. She isn't asking for help and seems to be shunning it. I realize that's part of the illness, but how can you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134054311532297815.post-88014483206326783692008-07-08T22:18:00.000-03:002008-07-08T22:18:00.000-03:00{{{Anonymous}}}I can't tell you how thrilled I am ...{{{Anonymous}}}<BR/><BR/>I can't tell you how thrilled I am to hear the fantastic news of your granddaughter's weight gain! <BR/><BR/>I have received many e-mails from people who have asked to be kept up to date on your granddaughter's progress, and I know they will be as delighted as I was to hear this news.<BR/><BR/>You and your family all in our thoughts. Thanks so much for making my day. :^)Medusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817998786767534650noreply@blogger.com