what is it like to be anorexic?

Question

what is it like ? do you stop being hungry? do you get used to it? tell me everything? how do you make people think you are eating
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Answer 1

it's horrible, and u never stop being hungry, and if u do it too long it makes u sick when u do eat! it can cause heart problems, and so many other things, so don't do it EVER!

Answer 2

Being anorexic is the stupidest thing one can ever do and I never intend to either. One can never stop being hungry. An anorexic can pretend to stay strong without eating, but at one point, the feeling of hunger takes over the body, which causes you to have problems internally or externally. Some anorexics like models might "look" good, but they have the most dangerous bodies since they have internal problems like weaker lungs, cancer could start, lack of oxygen, etc. Many anorexics might look good for a while, but there comes a time when the body fails them.

If you are thinking of becoming anorexic, please don't let these models or Hollywood stars or whatever brainwash you into killing yourself. The problem with anorexia and other disorders are that you can never think you are skinny, to the point you almost kill yourself. This is the worst way to lose weight or look like your role models or whatever. No offense, but exercising and eating healthy is the only way real models look good.

Looking skinny is NOT the same thing as being healthy

Answer 3

Oh it's great, you are cold all the time. You stop having your period, so it effects your hormones, may even make it impossible for you to have children later.

You are constantly plagued with thoughts about food, how much can I eat, how can I make it last. So instead of caring about friends or family, your only concern is food and how to make people think you are eating when you aren't and how little you can get by with today...

Your hair loses its shine, your skin looks flat, dead. Your eyes sink. Let it go long enough and you start losing the hair on your head while gaining hair elsewhere.

You finally realize you are in a downward spiral so you start eating. Food tastes funny, but you force yourself to eat. You don't like the things you liked before.

Years later you suffer from arrythmia, so your heart beats so hard and fast it echos in your ears and you feel like your chest is going to explode. Then suddenly your heart will skip beats and it feels like Andre the giant is standing on your chest.

You severely mess with your body chemistry, so that you will not be able to absorb certain vitamins correctly.

I lost weight due to depression, became anorexic (wasn't interested in eating), and slipped into anorexia nervosa the actual disease. I became obsessed with food, but it wasn't long before I realized I was out of control.

For 5 years, I had arrythmia. I still take vitamin B sublingual because I can't absorb vitamin. I can't have children. Think about it. You are important and valuable. If you need to lose weight exercise, eat healthy. Drink milk, eat vegetables, cut out sugars. Don't try anorexia.

Answer 4

I really don't think people who are anorexic are proud of it they just feel the need to be super skinny since they think they are fat in which most of them who think that are not fat at all. I think they do feel hungry and want to eat but the need to be skinny overweight their desire to eat. I pray for them all because being anorexic is very unhealthy. The make people think they eat by eating just a little bit in public and starve themselves at home when they are alone. I think America is making the models appear super skinny when they are really not and making young girls want to be anorexic. If you are thinking about becoming anorexic I think you are making a decision that is serious for your health. What America magazines need to do is make young people proud of their self image and body shape becuase God made us all different shapes and sizes for a reason!!

Answer 5

I was anorexic during junior high. I look back on pictures now, and I cannot believe I ever looked like that! As to what it is like, it's definitely not fun! I felt weak all the time, I always felt ill. My hair started to fall out, I got very pale, I looked....well...dead. And, I felt that way most of the time. If you think you might be anorexic, please talk to someone about it. It is a dangerous road, and the sooner you get help, the better.

Answer 6

It is a terrible FATAL mental disorder. go to a website on eating disorders and I suggest you tell a family member or an adult that you trust if you are wanting to become anorexic , it can and will!! kill you honey . You get to the point that your body rejects food, I threw up blood constantly and almost died (I was three days away from death according to my Dr. at the E.R) from lack of potassium.And thought I was still healthy as I say it is a mental disorder. Take care!!

Answer 7

with anorexia-the thought of eating the slightest amount of food in to the body is volital you fell sick when you eat so if you eat the food must be immediately removed by vomiting
Anorexics think that they are over weight But it is exactly
the opposite Their way under weight to the point of near death.
Their very weak and usually wear big cloths to hide their bodies
It is a very dangerous condition. If you think you have it get help
immediately.

Answer 8

I an an anorexic in recovery. The answer to those questions would take me way to long to type here. Feel free to contact me via email though and I will answer your questions. I will not help you to be anorexic though...i will however help you to het healthy if that is what you want. The choice is yours!

Answer 9

It's hell. Yeah, you stop being hungry-it just becomes a pain you constantly feel. Get help. Get help now.

Answer 10

oh man, it is awesome. you get really skinny and pretty, then all of the girls at school like you and want to hang out w/ you all of the time. oh yeah, and the guys will totally dig you. you will get so many dates. just make sure you don't go to resturants b/c you will feel bad for eating. you should totally do it