think i might be anorexia?

Question

i eat but not alot and i only weigh 91 pounds i am scared becasue the school nurse knows about this please help me she is coming to a meading on monday

almost 5 feet tall and female and 17

Answer 1

Anorexia is a serious illness, if you fear that you have this disease, please accept help for it now. Anorexia can cause serious long term health problems. This is a disease that you will never leave behind you, but it is important that you learn to handle it in a healthier way. Good Luck.

Answer 2

Depends on how tall you are. People with anorexia often still eat. Don't be scared of the nurse, she's just trying to help. Anorexia claims a lot of lives each year.

Added: OK, if you are 'almost' 5 feet tall, (I calculated for 5 feet), your BMI is 17.8. Underweight is less than 18.5, normal is 18.5-24.9.

I would say start eating, but healthily.

If you think that by gaining a little weight you won't be as attractive to the boys, or girls, or whatever you like, you are wrong. People like curves. The only people I've known who like stick thin women with no curves are all anorexic themselves, or on drugs, or both. And if someone only loves you for your physical appearance, why would you need them anyway? Many things can happen in life and the best thing to look for is someone who will love you and be with you no matter what. Also, one of the most important things is loving yourself, and what you see in the mirror. Why risk death, or disease just by trying to look good? This trying to look good also backfires, as anorexia causes brittle hair and nails, and hair loss. Eventually it can result in liver failure, kidney failure, and heart and brain damage. Let's see, size 00 pants, disease, hair loss, death- or size 3-5 pants, some attractive curves, and a much greater possibility of a long, happy, healthy life? No one can make the choice for you but you need to research and consider all the consequences of your actions before you make that choice.

In high school, I always thought I was fat because my two best friends wore a 28 inch waist and I wore a 29. If I could go back and change my eating habits, and eliminate all the problems that eating improperly have caused me, I would be the happiest woman in the world. I wouldn't even care if I'd of gotten into a 32 or 34 or whatever, if that meant being healthier now.

Sorry if I sound like I'm lecturing or preaching, just trying to give you some advice and something to think about. I'm 25 and have a whole big list of medical problems, my records are thicker than some 60 year olds, not all due to improper diet, but I would bet a great many. Once you lose your health, you can never get it back...

Answer 3

you don't worry about the school nurse. you just need to be concerned with what is really going on with you. if you are not eating when you're hungry, worrying about your weight, counting every calorie, exercising too much, always thinking about food, ashamed when you do eat, and tired all the time amongst other things, you probably are anorexic. and you really need to talk to someone who will listen to you and help you get some treatment.
I know about this subject. I almost died from anorexia. even though I'm a recovering anorexic, I have permanent damage to my heart and possibly other organs. I also have developed an auto-immune disease that was possibly triggered by my eating disorder.
I still don't understand anorexia, but I'm thankful to God that I'm alive and have the chance to tell people like you that you shouldn't try to hide the disease, you have to tell someone. the school nurse is coming monday, tell her. I'm sure that she will be more than happy to help you get the treatment that you need to recover. don't do the damage to your body that I did to mine.
I'm sure that you are a wonderful young lady, and I know you have a lot to live for. but anorexia will rob you of everything, your self-esteem, friends, happiness, health, relationships, and eventually your life. the good news is, you can stop it by telling. that's the first step, admitting that you have a problem.
I wish you the very best . recovery takes time, but you can do it.
I will keep you in my prayers.

Answer 4

I think you need to confide in her about the anorexia or someone you trust that can see to it that you get the help you need.

I suffered from anorexia/bulimia many years ago and so regret it now. Even though it has been 15 years since I was actively anorexia/bulilmic, It has caused me many problems with my health. Here's what you can look forward to if you don't stop:

Numbers 2 - 9 apply to me, don't know about number 1 yet.

1. You are at risk for osteoporosis (This still hasn't happened and I hope it doesn't in the future.

2. Your teeth become so weak which makes your prone to lots of problems to fix. I've had numerous cavities and still seem to get them a lot even though I take care of my teeth now. I've also had numerous root canals and have actually had teeth break off and have had to have some pulled. Now I have to wear a partial and eventually get a bridge. It has and will continue to cost me a ton of money for many years to come.

3. If you stop getting your period because of being underweight, your female reproductive organs can start to shrivel up from being dormant (ie. Ovaries not releasing eggs) If you decide in the future to have children, it may be hard for you.

4. You will grow lots of fine hair all over your body.

5. If you are taking any laxatives you can get numerous kidney infections which is bad for your kidneys. My kidneys still ache sometimes and I always still to this day have to pee a lot.

6. It messes with your heart.

7. You can also overdose on laxatives which can have severe it not fatal effects. I did this once and almost died. I was in ICU for a while because of it too.

8. You screw up your metabolism which you will regret.

9. Your mind is not clear because your body is not getting its nutritional and caloric needs met.

I'm sure there's more, but that's what I remember from my experience.

Answer 5

Do you avoid eating on purpose? (Because you WANT to be thin?) Your weight is not neccesarly bad. How tall are you?
I don't eat much either, but not because I don't want to, but because I'm just not hungry. And when I'm hungry, I eat a little and feel fully very soon. Just talk to the nurse, cuz she can check you out in person and she can certainly help you. :o)

Answer 6

I don't know your height, so it's hard to say if you're weight is at a dangerous level. If you aren't eating healthy, balanced meals on a daily basis, then this is a good time to start. Be honest with the nurse and allow her to help you develop healthy eating habits.

Answer 7

I have no idea how old you are or how tall to determine your weight have you had anorexic behaviors before.
it is a good idea that the nurse is talking to you about it
talk to someone
get counseling
talk to your parents

Answer 8

What exactly do you want? If you aren't eating you are doing damage to your body and you need help. Be honest with the nurse and start eating.

Answer 9

Your information is too general. Search it on the internet, I suggest. If you are anorexic, you need to know your emotional reasoning for being that way; then, work on making yourself emotionally healthy. You didn't mention height or build. Blessings.

Answer 10

Mental signs of anorexia include distorted body image, low sex drive, not feeling guilty about it.

Physically, you will notice downy like hair on your shoulders.

these are just a few things i read from my behavioral science book.