i need help. i know i do, but nothing helps .. i have had anorexia & bulimia for two years. it started off being i wont eat for a while then eat a shitload of food & puke. i cant stop. i want to. i cant. my mom sent me to a therapist for awhile last year. it worked for a while but now i live off of diet soda, water & gum. im not even kidding. i wake up & go to bed thinking about my next work out & calories. it consumes my life. i just want ot be normal & happy with myself. therapy doesnt work and my close friends that i told dont understand they think i can control it. i want to talk to my mom but shes so proud that im doing good with it. when in reality i havent eat in 5 days. is there anything i can do on my own? im cryin right now & i thats all ive been doin. my mom said this morning my size 5 jeans looked baggy & i just wanted ot breakdown & tell her but i cant. i started a journal too thinking that might help. has anyone gone throught this.? any advice? i feel so alone in this.
2007-01-13 18:10:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
the therapy worked for like three weeks and i dont want to live in a therpist office. i was there 3 times a week with hour sessions. i cant physically do that.
2007-01-13 18:18:48 · update #1
the therapy worked for like three weeks and i dont want to live in a therpist office. i was there 3 times a week with hour sessions. i cant physically do that.
2007-01-13 18:18:51 · update #2
I just want to give you a hug, you poor thing!
I think eating disorders are the hardest. Because if you're addicted to drugs or alcohol, you just avoid those things but we need food we are always around it... it can't just be avoided...
What you're dealing with is definitly a type of addiction.
You're first step should be telling your mom. She's there to help you and she wants what's best for you.
You should go back in to therapy. You should go to someone who specializes in behavioral modification.
In the mean time, this is what I want you to do. I want you to get a multi vitamin. Take it every day. These have no calories and will insure that you are getting the proper daily nutrients.
Keep things like Slim Fast and Ensure around the house. If the idea of eating is totally repulsive to you, try drinking one of these. They have a lot of nutritional value.
Try to force yourself to eat ONLY when you think you won't throw it up. Don't choke down food when you know you are going to throw it up because you may be doing more harm than good.
Baby steps, baby. You will get better.
2007-01-13 18:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Tiff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually this has happened to me. I would carefully record every calorie I ate every day, i.e. 3 tic-tacs= 6 calories. yeah, i know, so sad. You are probably doing the same thing. I started overcoming my eating issues by buying fitness magazines. I decided the women in them looked a lot hotter than the Victoria's Secret models. I also learned that weight is not what really matters, its all about bodyfat percentage.
Girls who are ana weight less, but are actually fatter than athletic girls although they don't realize it.
When not recieving enough nutrients, the body will break down muscle tissue before it will use up its fat stores. And also even more fustrating, everything you do eat while you are dieting to the extreme instantly gets stored as fat, since your body is not sure when you will eat again and is trying to keep you alive.
Instead of cardio, you should start weight training, you will gain a tiny bit of weight, but actually look thinner, and be healthier. And the gym is a great place to meet guys!
good luck!
2007-01-14 02:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by bronzemodel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be Honest with your MOM !! Everyone has relapses you arent the first. Try drinking some type of Protien drink so you dont Damage any of your internal organs or brain !! If your alone on this than your chances are slim. Eventually everyone will notice and then they will think your a Liar . Dont do this on your own, if you noticed you are Failing then Go to your Mom and let her know you need Her Help. Remember the Therapy worked before so it will work again !! Be strong for yourself, Tell MOM NOW !!!
2007-01-14 02:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dalyon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been through a similar experience when I was a teenager. The thing is, once you form this pattern/habit its so hard to break. I did manage to break it without professional help but it sounds like you need to talk to your Mom and go back to the therapist for some additional help. It worked in the past and it will help you again.
2007-01-14 02:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by jabbergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if seeing a therapist worked, maybe you should try that again. seeing a therapist can take years, so keep at it. it's great that you recognise that you have a problem~!
2007-01-14 02:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.something-fishy.org/whatarethey/anorexia.php
2007-01-14 02:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u sound hot.
2007-01-14 02:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋