i am on a very strict diet, i only allow liquids for most of the day. when i do eat, it must be alone!
i exercise a lot (i biked 8 miles yesterday, in an hour) i do at least 40 sit ups a night. i must drink the equivalent of water, before i drink any thing else.
i can only take in 500 calories of solid foods
ussually its below that.
i do this all in secret, i'm home alone. so noone knows this
how would i tell someone?
should i even tell anyone?
please answer NICELY!!!!
Thank you!
2006-09-28 09:51:27 · 50 answers · asked by .:.:.Mizz_undaStood.:.:. 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
wow, that IS strict. do you have a problem?? i mean like anorexia . why are u on such a huge diet? and why is it secret?? hasnt anyone noticed??you SHOULD tell someone about it . why not just forget aobut your weight and engoy what life gives us?? we only have 1 LIFE after all! why not live it!!
2006-09-28 09:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, it's not a very good idea to stick to liquids mostly each day. How long have you been on this diet? Not to be mean or anything, but you should really eat some more. The water will do you good for your digestive cycle, but the minimum an average person needs is 1800 calories each day. You should probably tell a doctor or a close loyal friend.
2006-09-28 09:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try seeing a nutritionist if you are not compulsive about this diet. If you are, find a licensed therapist who works with eating disorders. If you are under 18, you should talk to your parents. If that's not an option, talk to your doctor about how to best get help. You're not taking in enough calories for the energy you're using. That's very unhealthy because your body will start depleting your muscles and organs for energy. Just because you exercise does not mean that you are not anorexic - which is an illness that is best treated before it advances and you do your body serious harm. Good luck!
2006-09-28 10:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very extreme diet and exercise program. Why are you doing this alone? You really need to let someone know. If you are not willing or able to check in with a medical professional, please let a friend or family member know. This is a lot for you to be doing on your own. The emotional support is important, but you should have someone watching out for you in case this starts to cause you problems so someone can get you help if you need it.
Please tell someone and good luck.
2006-09-28 09:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by LasVegasMomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me start off by saying that i'm very proud of you for coming forth and obviously from the wording of your question, you're already concerned that there may be a problem!! I'm not a doctor and i surely can't diagnose by a simple blog such as this, but my suggestion to you is to search Anxiety Disorders. I would read a little about each one, focusing on OCD and Perfectionism...take a couple of quizzes and see what your results say....if the results show that you have significant signs of a particular disorder, then i would print that and take it to your doctor...
I encourage you to not walk alone in something like this, talk to someone that you can trust and have them go with you to your appt if possible.
i think there's more to the story than what you gave us, don't give up, just keep going forward...like i said...i'm proud of you!!
2006-09-28 10:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a serious problem.
500 calories is not even half the caloric intake you need. Plus, given your exercise level, what you are doing is extremely unhealthy. It sounds like you're actually an anorexic. You are clearly obsessed with weight loss.
I would urge you to consult a qualified therapist ASAP, and stop that insane regimen you're putting yourself through. Exercise is always a good idea, but what you're doing is dangerous. You could even kill yourself.
Best of luck to you.
2006-09-28 09:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your previous questions, it's obvious you think you have an eating disorder.
You've obviously reached a point where it is of concern to you, but finding the right words to tell the right person can be really hard.
Why not write down what you've written above, and go to your doctor, and show him it, he'll be able to refer you to an appropriate mental health professional in your area.
Admitting you have a problem like this to a doctor can be very hard, but once you have, you'll realise that they are very sympathetic and experienced in dealing with this problem.
2006-09-28 09:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think you should talk to someone. YOu could make yourself very sick. If you don't want anyone to know, just go talk to a counsellor on your own. They have to keep what you discuss confidential, and they will most be able to help you with your condition, offer you support, acceptance without judging, and will work with you to help you build a heaqthier life sytle. Don't worry, you are not alone. THere are many that suffer, or have suffered withthe same thing you are suffering from. Don't be afraid, and make that first step for you. Good luck.
2006-09-28 09:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by shrimpseys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should tell someone. And it sounds like you're ready to take this courageous first step.
Who can you trust with this information? Do you know any stable, responsible adults who can help you get out of this trap? If you do, then approach the person you know has your best interests at heart and ask them to help you find help.
If you're not ready for that, a family doctor or public health nurse will know where to refer you to. And they will not judge you.
Don't try to battle this alone, or even with a friend. You need professional help.
You're very brave to reach out. Big hugs. Stay strong.
2006-09-28 10:04:06 · answer #9 · answered by Peggy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop beating yourself up. You have a problem. There are a lot of support groups for eating disorders. They are confidential and very helpful. I will tell you from personal experience that when you don't eat for long periods of time your body will store the fat it needs to function. You will develop health problems too. Your hair will become brittle and fall out, your skin will get really dry, your thyroid will cause your metabolism to slow and all kinds of yucky stuff. I hope this helps (nicely).
2006-09-28 10:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by statofmynd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! i think you should tell someone cause what u doing is not healthy at all and what u body may be perfect but what going to happened if you can't use it because u get sick so tell some one and get help, there is a lot a people like you right now so maybe you wont be by your self
2006-09-28 10:00:06 · answer #11 · answered by ortizfamilly2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋