New and wanting advice?
Hello, I will answer as best I can. I have had over three decades' experience with anorexia and other eating problems. The world of eating disorders care is based on the wrong premise that all patients...
View ArticleWhere to begin on anorexic recovery?
Thankyou both! I onl managed to eat500cals yesterday and 700tcals today. Im so scared of my weight shooting up fast:( I know my GP is not going to impressed at all when she weighs me! :/...
View ArticleMalnourishment symptoms
Yes, the pale nails are from poor circulation. Your fingers and toes can turn blue. This is due to the body's priorities. Fingers and toes are less important than the heart and brain....
View Articleanxiety of facing my anorexia
Can I ask which country you live in? Is there a court order for you to be force fed? Personally, I I am vehemently against forced care of any kind. Sadly, so many people end up court-ordered. I would...
View ArticleWellbutrin antidepressant.
In my experience, Wellbutrin causes loss of appetite and probably isnt the best antidepressant for anyone with an eating disorder. I found that Overeaters Anonymous helps as you develop a daily meal...
View ArticleHey I'm new here
Hi mem9189, It's so brave of you to share what you did and so good that you're here. This is a safe place to be able to share all that you're going through and to get the support you need. You're not...
View ArticleBeen dealing with this off and on for almost 40 years
Earlier in the year I was down to a very low weight for my height. Doctors very upset. Went through a bad health scare with multiple problems, almost died. Realized that need to get weight up and over...
View ArticleED thoughts & behaviors back
I'm glad you posted because that did happen to me. My friend explained to me some stuff that helped me and I thought I'd relay it to you. For one thing, an injury causes your body to go into something...
View Articlegetting anxious when not getting a message from a bf
Hi Capri are you having trust issues in the relationship? I know when I have that then I am overly concerned about communication. Did he give you cause not to trust him? If not, and you need constant...
View Articlefound this article for osteoporosis
Every single one of those methods will help! This shouldn't take rocket science, either. Taking charge of your health does not mean more doc appointments. Taking charge means you don't have to go...
View ArticleMedical illness mistaken for anorexia?
I will check into this, thank you for all the kind responses. I was also telling my friend about her symptoms and she mentioned the thyroid and I see the testing involves TSH. She had some trouble with...
View ArticleDealing with health issues caused by anorexia
Hi, I would like to know how to not find myself in controlling relationships. You said you went to therapy I am wondering if you would be open to sharing some tips about this. I developed anorexia when...
View ArticleLooking for friend(s)
Hi paula I don't have anorexia anymore but I would be happy to try my best to listen. ab...
View ArticleHOW DO I RECOVER FROM ANOREXIA?
Vanessa, I agree with the others. You should go back to the clinic and get help. You can't beat this on your own. Also, family therapy is a good thing to try. It will teach your parents about the...
View ArticleDouble vision?
I will definitely report back to you all what the doctor says! I plan to call on Monday and try to see him when he's in the office on Tuesday if this continues to worsen over the weekend. I don't have...
View ArticleAnorexic Ex GIrlfriend
I agree with both women's comments above. He should be friends with her only if he wants to actually be friends with her. I also think the circumstances need to be considered. Is this woman still upset...
View ArticleAcne after eating fatty foods
Congrats on eating more. I get the acne too when eating new foods but then it subsides. Don't let is spoil your progress!...
View ArticleFeel to fat to be called anorexic, inpatient help
Hi, do not worry. U r underweight. U will not be the heaviest person in treatment. Usually people there weights greatly vary....
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