Question Posted Saturday February 12 2005, 3:05 pm
Latley everything has been so messed up. About 2 and a half years ago i was diagnossed with Annorexia Nervosa - my boyfriend has recently found out, and same with his family. He told my best friendand she called me in tears. i know he`s only looking out for me but they just wont get off my back about eating and not b/p now. They think its so easy to just become better with a snap of my fingers. My best friend told me shes afriad to talk to me about it and my boyfriend yells at me about it like its suddenly going to "fix" me and change everything. I feel so alone in all of this. Ive tried explaining the details of it, why it`s caused, how its caused, the syptoms and everything but they just cant seem to understand better. how do i deal? (ps i know i need to "get help" and believe me ive tried but every time i try i choke up, run away and start crying) helllp!!
bUtTeRfLiEs answered Saturday February 12 2005, 10:39 pm: Well, yeah, you do need help. But your friends and your boyfriend seem pretty awesome! They're just there to look out for you and they obviously really care about you and your well-being. Start out slow, eat a little food at a time, and everyday make your meals bigger, until they're a healthy[and decent] size.
-Hope I helped!-
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hopelessnlove answered Saturday February 12 2005, 9:30 pm: Hey hun,
i know what your going through, i went through the same thing about a year ago. My freinds were constantly mad at me, or just completly oblivious, my b-f was always worried, and my family eventully forced me to eat, which then made me go bullimic. No-one can force you to do anything in this situation, so don't let them, it will only turn out bad. I know this is a desease thats very very very hard to get over so i cant just say "ur beautiful the way you are"and make you feel better((although im sure you are)).But i can tell you, you have to make this decision for yourself first, you have to want help, or its never going to get anywhere. Be open with your b-f about it, look up information about it online...read all about the outcome((not only for your self))but print it out and give it to your bf and stuff....it will help them understand how serious it is.and that its not easy to get over. But that doesnt give you an excuse, you will eventully end up hurting yourself very badly, if you havnt already.you cant run away from this,be strong...face it, you have a problem!!Goodluck...i know you can get through it...i did.:) [ hopelessnlove's advice column | Ask hopelessnlove A Question ]
XSugarPieX77 answered Saturday February 12 2005, 3:54 pm: I know how you feel. Im not annorexic but i have a habit myself that everyone thinks i can get over but i cant { IM me and i'll tell u what it is}. As you probably know Annorexia is a very dangerous disorder. Your boyfriend and friends are trying to help you, and you need to go to a medical center near you and get some help. Good Luck. And IM me at AdviceGirl91 im online right now as im answering this.
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They are trying to show you that they want to help. Give them specific "dos and don'ts" that will help you. "Don't yell at me", "Do give me honest answers about how I look in an outfit", or whatever they can do to help.
lilhelper2 answered Saturday February 12 2005, 3:21 pm: hi, i have read your entry. im only 13 so im not sure what you can do. but I think it would help if you would pray that you would get better and that every one would try to understand that this wasn't your falt.i will be praying for you to get better. lil'helper [ lilhelper2's advice column | Ask lilhelper2 A Question ]
gsngirl7 answered Saturday February 12 2005, 3:15 pm: I think you need to talk to a parent or close adult friend. If you really feel like you need help, you dont have to go through this alone. As far as your friends are concerned, just tell them that its not easy for you. They should understand. Hope my advice helps! Feel free to im or email me anytime! ~Jenn [ gsngirl7's advice column | Ask gsngirl7 A Question ]
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