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Anorexia
At the beginning of summer, I started developing an eating disorder. I didn't know why I wouldn't eat and I didn't understand why it was happening but it scared me and the rest of my family. My mom wanted to take me to the doctor but I kept telling her that I was fine and everything was okay. Not long after, I was volunteering at the hospital and passed out. My mom then decided that she was going to take me to the doc. By the time she took me, things were starting to get better for me and I was eating normal again. The doctor took blood work and told me that the blood work was fine. I've figured out why I haven't been eating. When things get bad for me or something happens that just makes me really upset, I don't eat and it's something I can control. Other things happen to me that I can't control but food is the one thing that only I can control. When I'm happy and life is good, I can eat like a pig. What should I do to stop this?
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i have been suffering from anorexia that goes and comes at random times for about a year and a half. try and maintain your stress level, stress can deff. put you in moods that might make you angry and sad, which ussauly is when anorexia/eating disorders start to kick in hard. get a good amount of sleep. try and make your self as happy as possible. there not much i can do to help you. but i hope i helped.
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I think that you should talk to a counselor or psychologist. What you are doing is not a positive way of coping with your problems. Not feeling in control of your life and needing something to be able to control does not justify anorexia. Just like needing a way to cope with emotional pain does not justify cutting. There is nothing to justify what you are doing. I know that sounds kind of harsh so I want you to know that I do understand why you feel the way you do, I have felt the same way before. However, I got past those feelings and realized that my physical wellbeing was just as important as my emotional wellbeing and that it was very unhealthy to sacrifice one for the other. I found positive ways to cope with distress. You need to admit to yourself that you need help. You already kind of have by asking this question, but you need to be able to tell yourself and others that you are not fine, you are not okay. Admitting it is taking control of it. Right now, as much as you feel it, you are not in control. Not at all. At first, you did not know why you weren't eating. It wasn't something you did on purpose. That is not control. You're really hurting yourself. Your mom seems to really care about you and that is a great thing. If you could talk to her about seeing a counselor or psychologist about your problem I think that she would be more than willing to support and help you. There are also hotlines that you can call if you can't bring yourself to talk to someone face to face just yet.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
1-800-931-2237 (Hours: 8am-noon daily, PT)
Eating Disorders Center
1-888-236-1188
I realize that you probably don't have a severe eating disorder, but these people will be able to help you anyways. If nothing else, please call one of these numbers. It's free so even if they can't help, it's worth the try.
Good luck.
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You should start a simple hobbie. One like knitting or writing, or something that you feel you can control. Do it while you are upset and you'll have one thing you can control and might be able to eat. You might also remind yourself that yes, you can control what eat, but you can't control how your body acts to your lack of food. I really hope this helps you.
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I'm sorry
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Well, I am very good in the field of eating disorders because I've though about it and I know people who have gone through your problem. Food can be very conforting when you are feeling crappy or it can cover time. When your bored you tend to go to the food cabinet because there's nothing else to do. It's totally normal but then you feel guilty for eating so much. So then anorexia pops into your mind and into your life.
But the truth is anorexia doesn't solve anything, it just adds one more problem. To stop this you should maybe get involved into mor activities like after school sports or theatre or...anything. That way you won't be dedicating your free time to food because there will be less free time. Also, if you feel hungry make a salad or have fruit. Stay away from the snack drawer and trust me, your work will follow through.
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