am i anorexic?

Question

i'm about 5'4" and weigh 95/96 lbs. i have severe depression i dont like to do anything like when my fam goes out to do something, i dont go anymore. & when my mom makes meals i never eat them because i think they are too fattening. my older sister makes fun of me saying i'm anorexic. I use to be 130 lbs and overweight. a few people at school and my brother would say i'm fat and ugly so i decided to loose some weight & people started complimenting on how much weight i lost so i just started loosing more. i think i took it to far. i never realized how skinny i got until one day i went swimming and i was in the bathroom with my bathing suit on i looked in the mirror and i couldnt believe how gross i looked... i cant gain weight its too hard for me. & i'm always crying over stupid stuff feeling sorry for myself. and i have such a low self esteem. i dont starve myself but i eat really small meals. Is this anorexia?? please help! thx

Answer 1

You need to get some help for depression. Only a professional can help that, and evaluate whether or not you have anorexia. Ask your parent and/or doctor for help. Now. Things will get better, really.

Answer 2

You are very underweight, but you notice it. Anorexics generally deny there is a problem and they still see themselves as overweight when other can clearly see that they are underweight. You may have anorexia though based on all the other criteria... you seem to meet the clinical definition. The depression is also serious. You go see a psychologist who can diagnose both and help you with these disorders.

Answer 3

Are you taking any kind of med that may decrease your appetite?I did a report on anorexia one time when I was in college.I thought my neighbor had it and I wanted to help her.I remember a picture of a skinny underweight girl looking in a mirror and seeing a very fat large pic of herself.I think most anorexics have a distorted view of their body.If you can see how skinny you are, you may some other health problem.You should take your concerns to a doctor.

Answer 4

i've fought depression and up and down weight issues for almost twenty years now. please see a counselor if you haven't already. you're trying to fix a problem that's on the surface when you need to be fixing what's broken on the inside.

also.. if you do seek help and don't like the counselor you end up with (some of them can be really obnoxious) then get a different one until you find the one who is right for you.

Answer 5

I don't know if it is or isn't, but I definately think you need to go talk to a doctor about your depression and eating habits...just to make sure. It can't hurt :)

Answer 6

its just mind over matter,, control yourself , have self discipline. eat , think of the good effects of food in our body, eat foods high calories food & dont vomit your food. it takes time, dont lose hope.. or maybe you can have a medical treatment, psychotherapy to help you change your behavior

Answer 7

its good to be concious of what you eat but its also not good to deny yourself of all unhealthy foods. you gotta have a good balance. afterr all chicks are always hotter w/ some meat on their bones. :)