Need help with Parents that dont understand that I have anorexia nervosa?

Question

BMI is 17.8 granted Im not in the anorexia spot on my BMI because I just went on vacation & gained 5 lbs. Ive lost 20 some lbs in a little over a year. Professionals say I need 2 b inpatient but I cant because my parents think Im healthy. I know I need help but I cant convince my parents of this & Im scared of their reaction if I do get it. I feel like such a pig when they oink @ me for having 1k calories 4 the day. Ive been hospitalized 4 my eating disorder 1 time but they made it not worth it because they told me I only want attention & that I wasnt skinny. I depend on them 4 my transportation because I dont drive myself. If I told them 2 take me to the hospital that does have the eating disorder institute they wouldnt. I dont have an er in this town either so that answer wont help. Please how do I make my parents understand how serious this is and how much I do need help because I know that Im just going to lose more weight even when I know Im in trouble.

Im totally 100% scared of my mom and when she thinks or says something it must be so in her mind. She knows what it is she knows what the dangers are she thinks Im plump (healthy) and thats all there is too it. People at the hospital when I was there tried to explain it to her but she wouldnt listen or even try to understand. I keep on telling myself that when my parents move out of state that I will but thats going to be when my grandma dies and shes totally healthy. My dad told me that shes probably going to live for another 20 years. I dont know if I can wait this long. The way I keep on going with not being able to eat a lot or anything I dont think I can and losing as much weigh as I have. On the other hand if I do get help than I have to deal with an abusive mom and thats much worse than anything.

Answer 1

hi ,
I would suggest that you make them watch TV shows , videos , and read about Anorexia.
I do understand what you are going through and how bad is when ur parents dont understand you!
Anyway , I wish good luck to you

Answer 2

If i were u i would of give them some imformation about my disorder and tell them what type of danger this can put me in and i would give them a bit of guilt trip if something would happen 2 me and i would tell them i rather be safe than sorry wouldnt u and if they dont listen go 2 the doctor your self no matter what your age is if u need help go 2 the doctor your self if you need help

Answer 3

I was in hospital for depression and anorexia. They didn't put a feeding tube in because I wasn't really really bad. They just put me on a diet plan and forced me to stick to it. I was also limited to a 15min walk a day. I do know several people that had feeding tubes and they hated it. They couldn't control their calorie intake anymore. It depends on how bad you are.

Answer 4

I feel so bad for you, if you have been hospitalized then it's probably serious, so if your parents don't understand that then I'm sorry. Have you actually sat them down and told them? If that doesn't work maybe you should arrange for a meeting with your doctor so you both can show your parents that this is serious.

Answer 5

Why is it always the kids vs the parents. This is wacko but my daughter did similiar at your age. Its about you honey. Your parents have only concern---------------thats it. Its the control you have blown up in your mind that plagues you about your parents. In reality if you are concerned about your health, then you see your doctor and don't worry a bugger about parents. Its about you and you are in control of your life and your body. You can ask doc for material to share with your parents if you decide to. Get personal with your doc first and don't worry about parents, tell them you need to see doctor for a sports physical and then tell doc at that time. Good luck---but depend on yourself here not parents.

Answer 6

If you are aware of your problem, then do something about it.