Where to go for help with an Eating Disorder?

Question

I'm a minor, andI live with one parent who is constantly away onbusiness.
I weigh 103lbs and am 5'8''.
I realize that I'm getting at a dangerous weight, and I've known that I have anorexia for a while now. I'm worried I might be getting into bulimia, because instead of my usual fasting I ate every day this week and made myself throw up after every food I ate. I'm starting to feel horrible, and have been telling friends (mostly online ones) and they're all telling me that I really need to see someone or talk to someone. I don't know if I'm ready to or not, but I'd like to know what my options are when I finally am.
How do I tell my dad? Is there any easy way to come out and say it? To ask for help? I'll edit for details if anyone wants them.. I tried to be brief, but I can add details for whoever asks.

Answer 1

Just go to a doctor and have them refer you to someone who can help.

Answer 2

First, tell a TRUSTED adult or someone at your school.
They should get you help immediately with your doctor.
Then if you won't tell your dad, someone else will.
You may want him to hear it straight up from you.
No one should be living this way and it's not your fault that your like this. Media has created our society.
Be strong, you admitted you have a problem so props to you =]
You are being responsible by noticing there's a problem.
I have a friend like this and she thinks there is no problem. I tell her that I'm worried and she says she'll start eating more.
People around you care about you. Your dad WILL love you still. Dads no when someone is being brave and he just wants you to be happy.
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Answer 3

I'd reccomend seeing someone qualified in both psychology and nutrition. It's a common double major, I'd say that most nutritionists or dieticians (only in hospitals) would be sufficient in helping you. Getting over this will be a long and difficult process, be patient. At least you've understood you'd like some help.

Answer 4

Start with a trip to your local pediatrician. Make an appointment and ask the doctor for help.

You have some insurance - that makes a start to your local doctor the first call for help.

GOD bless.

Answer 5

the best thing is to just go to the doctor, while you still realize you have a problem. your dad won't be mad, he will just want to help.

Answer 6

Well sugar, you should find someone to talk to face to face first off. I know it is not always easy to talk face to face, But you get a better response when you do things face to face. Talking to your parent is the best thing you can possibly do to start with, Always let them know what is going on, by doing this you don't make them, your parents, feel alienated (separated from you). Keep them in the loop, sorta speak. I especially know it is not easy to talk to your father. I was raised by my father, two uncles, and a friend of my uncles. I kinda had to talk to them they were the only people i had to talk to til I was 16, when my dad remarried.
But anyway,
I know it is hard But you just have to sit him down and tell him right out, "Hey dad I am sick and I need help." He will listen. It is called Parental Instinct. All parents have it, just some choose to ignore it or deny it. Those are the bad parents.

I have a detox and Rejuvenation plan that you are welcome to try if you think it can help you to become heathier,

One month detox and rejuvenation plan

Step one: Detox: (week one)
a), Drink lots of water
b) lay off the sodas, beer, tea, coffee, etc
c) Basically go on a water fast(drink water only and no food), for 7days consecutively.
d)for even more detoxifying effects, maybe sit in a Sauna for about 20-30 minutes, twice during your 7day detox(once when during day two and once during day four), allowing your pores to open up and allow the toxins to come out.

Step two: Rejuvenate (Goes hand in hand with step one, done during the entire month and future days)
Go to a spa, and enjoy a nice warm Mud Bath or a Bodywrap, Then a two hour Massage, starting with ROM Assessment/Joint therapy, to relieve any joint stress or tension, Then a Little Myofascial Stretching to give the skin and muscle a nice warming stretch, Then a slightly Vigorus Swedish to relax the muscles, Then a Little acupressure to relieve any trigger points, Then ending a soft Swedish to really relax those muscles. Then maybe get a nice salt scrub to really open your pores, and soften the skin. Then take a nice warm shower, rinse away any toxin that may have come to the surface, and excess oils from the salt scrub. Then rinse with cold water to tighten the pores and waken the bodys energies and chakras. Find a reiki practioner and get a session to help restart your chakras as you may have a few that need a boost.

Step Three: Exercise, (can be done during step one and two, and is incorporated into our lives forever til we die)

Try a Tai chi Class, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, or Jazzercise, Maybe take up swimming, or Ballrom Dancing.

Step four: Eat Proper ( this starts during week two and continues into our everyday lives)
Plan yourself a Healthy But tasty diet plan including and starting with:

Breakfast:
Minimum of 8oz glass of water at room temp each morning,
Followed by a 8oz glass of Freshly juiced Organic Fruit juice, 3 Apples, 2 slices of pineapple, 1 pear, and four carrots, this will give your body a Natural energetic boost.
Then followed by a warm bowl of Whole oat cereal.
No refined sugars, If you need sweet use honey, or maple syrup.

For Lunch:

eat a Nice veggie salad with vinegar and Oil dressing, Not Italian or any thing with dairy. Follow it with a warm Turkey or Chicken breast sandwich (skinless, and as little fat as possible if any all. Try to avoid any heavy meats Like beef or pork during the early moring or lunch times. Follow the sandwich with some watermelon or strawberries, or some kind of fresh fruit salad if you are a still hungry or just want a nice desert. Watermelon or any type of Melon will help to fill you up faster.
Drink water at a couple of degrees cooler than room tempurature.

For Dinner:
start with a nice small Garden salad with tomatoes, leafy lettuce, radishes, carrot slivers, Almonds, Sunflower seed Kernals, and Spinach, again with a vinegarette, instead of salad dressing. Followed by Either a baked or broiled Poultry or Fish Dinner fresh of course, no frozen crap. No Fried, Minimal If you want Butter try to get Organic or some sort of spread that has low carb and transfat count., Or just stay away from Butter all together, But use lemon at your own choosing, fresh pepper(s), No salt, fresh Green beans , Organic Whole wheat bread, Whole grain Pastas if you prefer. Organic Rice.

Anything and everything Organic

Stay away from Refined sugars(candy, or anything non organic

If anything at all try to eat as organic as you can possibly eat. IF you read a lables Ingrediants list, and you can't pronounce the words then it is toxic for your Body, and Mind, and Spirit.

Alot of the stretches and exercises, in this program are very healthy and transforming to the Body, Mind, and Spirit, if done correctly. They can help to gain Muscle, Energy, Tolerance, Healthier lifestyle, Healthier Mental State, Healthier Emotional State.


Please note that if you have a issue about any part of this plan consult your Dr first.