I need help on learning how to overcome an eating disorder. I have tried so many times but it has just overcome me... it is like it controls me. I am 17 years old and weigh 90 pounds. any advise would be very much welcome.. I could use anything you can give me... I really wanna beat this. I look in the mirror and see a fat blob but all my friends tell me i have a problem. my goal is to be like 115 to 120 by october for my friends birthday. she would be so happy to see me at a healthy weight. I just need to know how to get there....
2007-03-30 15:15:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You seriously need to check into a psychiatric ward at your local hospital. This is not a game.
People DIE from anorexia nervousa.
Choose life. It's not an easy decision, but you need to have a solid support team backing you up if you are to overcome this.
I know. I've been there. That was over 20 years ago. And, yes; I'm a guy who had it. My wife had Bulemia.
2007-03-30 15:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to reach out for professional help, if this is truly how you feel nothing that people say on this site will make you start eating, I weight 115. But when I look at the stars starving themselves like Nicole Richie, it is really gross, look at them, you can see all their bones, they have no boobs left and they look so much older than they are.
I wish you to be healthy soon, good luck
2007-03-30 15:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Valerie v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to find a good treatment team that includes a doctor, therapist, dietitian and a psychiatrist. I have had an eating disorder for nineteen years and now that I have a good treatment team, I am finally working towards recovery. It sounds like you already have a good social support network. It may sound grueling to see so many doctors, but this is your life. Do it now so you can live later!
2007-03-30 18:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hun.... don't do that to yourself... i am glad that you are trying to overcome this problem... and you will..... just set goals.... eat food... like healthy food...and to say in shape run everyday or join a sport... then you can eat alot and still be in shape cause you will be in a sport.....but one more thing ..... you weren't put on this earth to be skinny and have negative thoughts about yourself... u were put on this earth to do something good.... u need to live your life to the fullest everyday... cause you never know when god is gonna take you... my friend died from anorexia to yrs ago... so go see a doctor and get some professional help... i no you can do it .... i will pray for you... god bless you... and good luck
2007-03-30 15:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by XoXodaniXoXo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to eat a little bit at a time like one of the 100 calorie packs.. if you really dont think you can, tell you parents or your doctor, the doc would be the best bet, he can really help. If you think your parents will freak, then go straight to the doc.
Good luck to you
2007-03-30 15:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_g_grl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would seek professional counseling. it's very tough to beat by yourself.
your body is still developing and it needs nutrients. try to eat 3 small meals a day. some protein (even skim milk), grains and veggies. use olive oil based salad dressings.
2007-03-30 17:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋