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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Anorexia Recovery | 2/6/2012 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: I am 37 and have been anorexic since 2005. I started trying to recover in 2010. My BMI was 15, now ... A: Would you believe that you are one of the lucky ones? Your metabolism is running 150 miles an hour! ... | ||
| How do you feel about pro-ana? | 1/27/2012 | Dawn McNamara |
| Q: I don't have an eating disorder, neither do I want one, and I am not pro ana either. I was just ... A: I to be honest, have a problem with the pro-ana, pro-mia movement. While i do believe in free speech ... | ||
| Overeating | 1/23/2012 | Meg |
| Q: I think I have a problem with food. Until recently I was happy with my weight, averaging about 63kg ... A: Hey Emily, Thanks for your question. I hope that I can be of help or at least point you in some ... | ||
| eating disorder | 1/14/2012 | Dawn McNamara |
| Q: i hope you can help, im in a very awkward situation... i have suffered eating disorders for 23 years ... A: I'm so sorry about what your going through. You've got a very tough situation on your hands. My ... | ||
| Anorexia | 1/7/2012 | Dawn McNamara |
| Q: My wife had anorexia when she was a teenager. She got over it and it's been some 40 years. I was ... A: Yes, very much. Shes amazingly lucky to have a husband who loves her so much and is willing to ... | ||
| Do I need help? | 1/1/2012 | Dawn McNamara |
| Q: I'm twenty years old and at 5'4 and 110 lbs my weight is healthy but I know my relationship with ... A: First off, congratulations! Seeking an outside opinion is a wonderful first step to healing your ... | ||
| anorexia | 12/20/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: Is solid food ever forced down an anorexic's throat? A: No and most anorexics are put into treatment programs and no food is forced down their throat. I am ... | ||
| syrup that expired 2 years ago. | 12/11/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: Today I had pancakes with syrup and when i was done i had a really bad taste in my mouth. so i ... A: Most food poisoning happens within 2-6 hrs of ingesting contaminated food. If you feel sick, be seen ... | ||
| Woke up with edema and experiencing other symptoms | 12/9/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: I am a type I diabetic who is very concious about eating food. Last summer I lost 10 kgs by playing ... A: Nadia- one of the very best ways a diabetic can help themselves regulate their sugar/insulin levels ... | ||
| What's the definition of 'force feed'? | 12/5/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: What does 'force feed' mean? Solid food isn't shoved down an anorexic's throat? Is it? I hope that ... A: Doctors can order tube feeding if the patient is emaciated and they need nourishment, but they don't ... | ||
| What's the definition of 'force feed'? | 12/5/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: What does 'force feed' mean? Solid food isn't shoved down an anorexic's throat? Is it? I hope that ... A: Force feed does not mean that the person is held down and fed. It's done through a feeding tube or ... | ||
| Anorexia | 12/3/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: I know a former anorexic, from GA, who says all this stuff - - If an anorexic is over 18, he/she ... A: I'm not that familiar with georgia laws but typically a mental health professional it a physician ... | ||
| Anorexia | 12/3/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I know a former anorexic, from GA, who says all this stuff - - If an anorexic is over 18, he/she ... A: The only time a 72 hour hold is needed is when its an emergency all those other holds are something ... | ||
| Hello. | 11/30/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: I've been battling anorexia for almost 6 months, but I realized what am doing to my body and wish to ... A: Jack- the whole idea of a six pack is deceiving. One has to get their body fat really really low to ... | ||
| Anorexia | 11/26/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: If an anorexic is a female who's 5' 1'' tall, 75 lbs and never exercises, can someone place a 5150 ... A: Given the description, it sounds like she should be on a hold. The police, a physician, or a ... | ||
| Anorexia | 11/25/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: During a 5150 hold (3 day involuntary psychiatric hold), if the anorexic doesn't eat anything, is ... A: That depends on the what the doctor and the nutritionist decide on when they put a treatment plan ... | ||
| Anorexia | 11/18/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: During a 5150 hold (3 day involuntary psychiatric hold), if the anorexic doesn't eat anything, is ... A: Chris- I'm most familiar with the therapeutic side of treatment as well as being somewhat familiar ... | ||
| Is something wrong with me? | 11/15/2011 | Meg |
| Q: I am a college student and I think I’m having eating problems. I am just under 5’2”, and I weigh ... A: I hope that this finds you doing well and having a good week. I'm so sorry that you're going ... | ||
| I need help. | 11/13/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: so I am a female competitive rower, I am 17, and row lightweight. I am 5'9'' and about 125 lbs. I am ... A: Mary- It sounds to me like you have the makings of an eating disorder. The good news is that you ... | ||
| Recovering from AN | 11/12/2011 | Meg |
| Q: I've been trying to recover from AN for the past year (after being in it for 15 years) and am having ... A: That is really wonderful and you should be very proud as its not easy and really requires taking a ... | ||
| Eating Disorder | 11/11/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: It's obvious to me that she does not want to be well -- she is not alone in feeling like this. When ... | ||
| Clarification 2 | 11/10/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: Hey, Elle again, I realize you just answered my last question thing. Thank you for your help. I'm ... A: Yes, it is terrifying, Elle, particularly when you're throwing up blood. This is extremely ... | ||
| Is it possible i have anorexia or the beginning? | 11/9/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: i am dealing with bad habits right now. Im 5'3" and weigh 8st 7lbs. I have a very restrictive diet ... A: Yes, eating 300-400 calories a day is restricting and this is what anorexics do! Bulimia is not ... | ||
| Looking for clarification. | 11/7/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: Hey, so I'll start by Giving you a brief history.. I have always been underweight, but when I was ... A: Sometimes we all need to rant a little bit -- I know that I do! Yes, you are definitely anorexic ... | ||
| Eating Disorder | 11/5/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: It doesn't surprise me at all that her roommate and teammate also had an eating disorder. I'd be ... | ||
| Lost | 11/5/2011 | Meg |
| Q: I submitted a question to you a couple of weeks ago but the next day you went on vacation. I don't ... A: First off, my most sincere apologies for being slow and not being able to answer your previous ... | ||
| Is it possible i have anorexia or the beginning? | 11/5/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: i am dealing with bad habits right now. Im 5'3" and weigh 8st 7lbs. I have a very restrictive diet ... A: I am so glad that you wrote!! You definitely have anorexia nervosa and possibly bulimia with the ... | ||
| Eating Disorder | 11/4/2011 | Ryan Hale |
| Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: Anthony- it could be that the team asked her to leave as a way of not having to deal with her ... | ||
| Eating Disorder | 11/4/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: Actually I'd like to speak with you on the phone. Your daughter is certainly ill. Any idea what ... | ||
| Eating Disorder | 11/4/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: She needs treatment and although I can't give you medical advice she needs to be in treatment ... | ||
| should i gain weight? | 11/3/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: I'm 5 5" and 115 pounds and 15 years old I'm a D but I'm not filling out anymore because of my ... A: You sound like you're quite a nice size. Don't worry -- I notice that you have some foods that you ... | ||
| Could I Have An Eating Disorder? | 11/1/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: I'm a college student on the verge of turning 21. I am 5 feet and 1.75 inches tall, and I weigh ... A: You probably don't have a clinical eating disorder right at this time -- but you definitely have ... | ||
| its me!! | 10/28/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: They met today!!!! Its went well, nerve racking of course but, it went well, I'm glad she knows ... A: well, I'm still worried about you as well. Sometimes the eating disordered part of you doesn't want ... | ||
| Confused | 10/28/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: I've already submitted a question to another expert but had no reply, it's been almost two weeks. ... A: Saaraa, Could it be that the eating disorder has helped create distance between you and your mum? ... | ||
| Confused | 10/28/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: I've already submitted a question to another expert but had no reply, it's been almost two weeks. ... A: When you tell me that you're not taken seriously, I think it's a reflection of your self-esteem. ... | ||
| anorexic recoverer | 10/23/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: so i have been recovering from anorexia for two years now- i am five foot and currently around ... A: First of all, congratulations on your recovery! I know how difficult it is to recover from ... | ||
| Confused | 10/22/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: I've already submitted a question to another expert but had no reply, it's been almost two weeks. ... A: I am so glad that you wrote me! Your letter makes complete sense to me. I'm worried about you! ... | ||
| restrictive eating | 10/21/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: My therapist and I were discussing my relationship with food he stated that i tend to talk about my ... A: Here is an exercise for you: In the left hand margin of a piece of paper, draw a little circle. In ... | ||
| previous topic | 10/14/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: I do have a therapist/counselor..yesterday she had me show her my calorie journal and was kinda ... A: It's time, Nicole, it's time. You need to get some treatment. Go to www.mirasol.net and take a ... | ||
| help.... | 10/14/2011 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
| Q: .thank you for your time in reading it really is appreciated..i guess I'm just reaching out feeling ... A: I want you to know that I have had people from all over the world come to Mirasol! Think about it, ... | ||
Anorexia/Eating Disorders
Answers by Expert:
Jeanne Rust, PhD
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I have been treating eating disorders for over 25 years and I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I am an expert in anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders and in co-occurring disorders as well -- depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, etc. I was the official eating disorder therapist for the University of Arizona athletic department and love working with girls and women of all ages! 12 years ago I started my own treatment centers in Arizona where we treat adolescents and adults. I love working with people and have been helping people online since 1994. My hearts go out to the people out there who are unable to find help, who aren't sure whether they need help, and who don't have much of an understanding of the terrible consequences, emotionally and physically, that go hand in hand with the eating disorder. I view eating disorders as coping mechanisms that people use when they are under stress. I believe that eating disorders most times have many similarities whether it is anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. The good news is that people can heal from an eating disorder and learn to create the lives they would like to live.
Experience
I have 25 years of experience in treating eating disorders of all kinds. I also do consultations for people who are starting treatment centers.
Education/Credentials
Northwestern University -- BA
Masters in Counseling
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -- Saybrook institute
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