I'm tall and thin except for in certain areas and no one will let me lose weight!?

Question

I'm 6ft tall and I weigh 145. I've been up to 160 (in high school) and down to 135 (diagnosed w/ Anorexia Nervosa). I'm within the "normal" weight range, but my body type doesn't look right to me. My length is all in my legs so I don't have much of an upper torso/waist which makes me self conscious. I have thin arms/legs except my thighs but my stomach bothers me the most. i've obsessed over it for 4 years now & done EVERYTHING minus surgery & laxatives. Diets, pills, patches, aerobic exercise/weights, fasts, purging, restricting calories, diuretics, drinking LOTS of water, & a couple of very dangerous/illegal substances to lose weight which have worked but I'm so obsessed with the shape of my stomach/back that I can't handle it anymore. I've also had problems with depression. I'm nervous about seeing a therapist. I want to email someone. i go to U of M but i don't want to bother my parents with this. (this is more extensive than you think so be sensitive to that please) thanks

Answer 1

Sweetie, definitely talk to a therapist or counselor...your body image issues are more than anyone here can help you with, especially in this forum/medium.

You need to find out what is and is not possible to make healthy changes to your body, and what you will have to learn to like and live with, because it's just part of who you are and how you look...some people have big ears, and just have to learn to live with them...

Take care of you...your phsycial appearance isn't half as important as your health...

Answer 2

It's possible that it could be celiac disease - it causes all sorts of things from bloating to depression. Loss of appetite and weight loss can be symptoms too.

Take a look at this link on celiac -

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/

If that starts ringing bells, go to www.glutenfreeforum.com or www.celiacforums.com and ask any questions you have. There are also other common foods that can cause some of your problems too. Soy, dairy, corn, eggs, etc.

I would suggest you both go see a counselor AND go see a doctor. It could be a physical problem such as celiac, or anorexia, or a combination of both.

If you're in college, you're also an adult and you should be able to talk to someone about this without them telling your parents. Go talk to a counselor about this. Having a counselor is always a good thing.

Hope you feel better soon

Nancy

Answer 3

You have indicated you've been diagnosed with Anorexia. Therefore, it is common logic why you suffer with your obsession. Anorexia is a mental disorder which instills an unsightly mental image of the body. It's not your body that's the problem, it's your perception of it.

Forget the diet pills, drinks, etc. You need to continue seeing a psychiatrist or therapist to overcome your obsession with trying to look normal. If you do not, you continue to deprive your body of the proper nutrients it requires from a balanced diet. If it gets to the extreme, your organs will begin to fail and death becomes closer.

I suggest you tell your parents so they can help you find the proper treatment. Seek professional help ASAP

Answer 4

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