eating disorder - resulting in depression?

Question

okay, so recently, i went to the doctors and i have an eating problem [disorder] and she told me that my brain is not functioning well, because of it.
i feel so depressed & so emotional, and have been for a while.
she said that could be from the whole eating thing, but even if i eat, i still feel depressed.
does anyone know how to deal with things like this? depression? i dont feel like doing anything anymore, and i feel like something is missing & i am just not happy. all i ever do is cry, and i cannot enjoy life or any of my friends.
No one knows what to do with me, and they do not understand me.
Has anyone ever been through this?

Answer 1

There is a reason for eating disorders in the first place. Something is on the root of that.
Then, if you are not eating enough, your hormones get out of balance. Yes, that might result in feeling worse. It's a downwards spiral.

Answer 2

about 5 years ago, I started to fall into a really depressive episode. At first I thought it was only because I had a bad break from a relationship but the feelings wouldn't go away even after I got a new girlfriend. It was wrecking my life until a point where it was seriously affecting my work and personal life.

She was very worried but at the same time couldn't understand why I was still sad and thought that I still couldn't let go of my previous relationship. Being the wonderful person that she is, she put aside her feelings and suggested I go for psychiatric evaluation. Many months later and even more anti-depressants, I was not coming close to being better at all.

After doing some research online, I found out the real cause as you described it really makes a lot of sense and purchased this program. The results were simply astonishing. I read this book over three times and put all words in action. Using this method, I've kept my depression at bay ever since. Up to date I'm still living happily with my girlfriend.

Depression Free Method?

Answer 3

Yes, I have dealt with both an eating disorder and depression all my life, as well as physical illness that contributes to both the eating disorder and the depression. It's a rather vicious cycle if I do not consciously attend to it every day.

I discovered that lemon juice concentrate has "cured" my "craving" cycle. I no longer crave sugar, and I get very excited when it's time to eat real food now. I drink a half glass of lemonade made from 1 cup lemon juice concentrate and 1 quarts of water sweetened with Splenda (NO sugar!!!) in the morning and in the evening. I also eat as much salad (*dark* leafy greens included!!!) as I want with a little white meat added to it (crabmeat or chicken breast mostly) during the day, and add lemon juice concentrate and canola oil mixed 1:1 (that is, if you use 1 tsp juice, then use 1 tsp oil). I also eat 1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt every a.m and p.m. as well, it helps recolonize the gut with "good" bacteria. Whole grain breads *only*, no white flour products.

The other thing I try to do daily is exercise. It is extremely important to get endorphins moving in the body. When we get depressed, we become sedentary more and more, and the anxiety hormones seem to turn into opportunistic stress-creators, so that calming hormones cannot kick in and rebalance the body. Exercise really does solve that problem. Get out there and take a good walk. Don't go a hundred mile an hour, but pick a good pace that will allow you to still hold a conversation comfortably but lets you work your body more than a leisurely walk would do.

Also, housecleaning seems to be a "cure" for me... when I clean my house, I clean my mind, and that gets me to thinking clearer and able to make better decisions.

I did attempt to take anti-depressant medications, and finally, after years of struggle, I learned in my psychology classes that if one is not responding to conventional anti-depressants, more than likely they are bipolar. That is exactly what is going on with me. However, the medication that works for me is way too expensive, so I'm electing not to take any at present. But as long as I continue to work and be vigilant about my health, I am able to manage these particular challenges I'm faced with quite well. BUT... if you feel too overwhelmed, and can't find relief so you are better able to consider your particular sitation, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor about anti-depressants... they may help you. Seek the counsel of a therapist too if you need to, and they can also work with you and your doctor to find the best solution for you.

Answer 4

If your eating disorder is primarily psychological in nature, simply eating isn't going to address what is wrong with you. Many eating disorders revolve around the person's idea of what food means to them.

Insecurity (including low self-esteem), guilt, repression, loss of control, all of these factors could be affecting your disorder. And as with any disorder or disease, having additional problems (especially depression) only intensify the situation, specifically because depression is taxing energy your body is already diverting to treat the eating disorder.

Part of the problem is that, oftentimes, people try to live a 'normal' life when their life is anything but. Imagine trying to do a 'normal' day's work when you are running a fever of 100.06, have the sniffles and a blinding headache. Your coworkers are buzzing around, like normal, while you slog through doing even small menial tasks. Of course there is going to be a discrepancy between what you are experiencing and what they are experiencing.

For starters, stop trying to see and/or experience the life that other people are having. You wouldn't try to eat chinese with your healty co-workers when you are sick, and this is no different. Being sick means needing to follow the path that the sickness dictates to you. The sooner you learn to listen to, and follow, how the sickness is directing your life (sleeping more, crying alot more, accepting this as a part of your life more) the sooner the symptoms will retreat from your life.

You can't tell your body, when it's sick, to simply enjoy the chinese food you're trying to force it to eat because that is what everyone else is doing. Everyone else isn't experiencing what you are experiencing, so eating the food for them isn't a problem. Sickness means learning to listen to yourself, and learning to do what YOU need to do to get better.

Answer 5

First things First! You need to get to the root of the problem. You have a eating disorder because of your depression. Most people with depression need some sort of outlet to help cope with it. Some are shoppaholics, alcoholics, or anything in excess to help cope with whats going on. You need to first figure out why you are depressed. Therapy may be able to help with this if you cant pinpoint a reason. Dont give up! You are NOT alone in this. Millions suffer from some sort of depression or another. You can get help:)

Answer 6

I had an eating disorder around age 15 and I have depression as well. I see a doctor for treatment and it helps some

Answer 7

I wish I knew your age- Not that it matters, when we feel depressed age is insignificant. I know someone who is bi-polar and I know someone else who is dealing with issues from long ago, they are both on medication, and in therapy. I have times of feeling very down and sad but I am not on medication or in therapy (at this time) because my sadness usually runs it's course and somehow I'm able to deal with it, . I hope that you are able to talk to someone on a regular basis (therapy) to help you through. In the meantime please start writing and reading poetry. This may sound "crazy" but it will help in so many ways. I feel you are sensitive and deep and so are any of the vast poets. Poemhunter.com - till you get a book of your own-Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe....Until you find your favorite, don't give up.

Answer 8

i also have an ed. im diagonsed with ana. im always sad and feeling hugeley fat.

when your hungry and dont want to eat try looking at some thinspo. sometimes it inspires you, but sometimes it just makes you jealous and feel fat.

when i get upset and emotional i usually go on a really long jog. it feels so good to burn calories. also try taking some good music with you and let your mind drift.

what you can also do it get a myspace tracking your weight. you will be AMAZED about how un-alone you are. so many people go through this. if you make youreslf a myspace you can support others and be supported in return. they also have group diets and stuff. you meet a lot of new friends that are exactly like you. some ed myspaces are....

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=146715666
^^i WANT her legsssssss
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=72678012
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=69395853

good luck and stay strong
feel free to email me

i have a myspace
no real pictures though (you have to be careful so your real friends and family dont see it) but you can chat with me on there too http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=184807515

Answer 9

The human body CRAVES exercise.
So we eat, chewing, for exercise. It is NOT the food.
When you do NOT exercise, your metabolism drops, so your emotions drop.

Do daily stretching and aerboics. Some light weights.
You will feel AMAZINGLY BETTER.

Answer 10

Yes relatively,