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| Suddenly lost weight! | 6/29/2009 | Melissa |
Q: I was bulimic for around 6 years, and have been in recovery for around 11 months. In recovery i put ...
A: Don't worry, I think you are okay. It is possible that your weight loss is due to your metabolism ...
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| My Period : Will I ever get it? Is it too late if I've just started to eat properly ? | 6/28/2009 | Saffron |
Q: First off, thanks so much for answering questions! I became anorexic when I was 14 and that went on ...
A: You will most definitely get your period back especially as it sounds as though you have a very ...
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| Will I ever get my period ? Anorexia - Diet - Finally Eating Properly | 6/28/2009 | Meg |
Q: First off, thanks so much for answering questions! I became anorexic when I was 14 and that went on ...
A: It sounds like you've come a long and you should be very proud of yourself, as that is not an easy ...
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| weight gain and then i lose some? | 6/27/2009 | Saffron |
Q: You just always make me feel better about everything. Okay well - I have noticed as I am trying to ...
A: Don't be embarrassed! :) Well it's hard to make any sort of judgment without knowing the details ...
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| weight gain and then i lose some? | 6/27/2009 | Saffron |
Q: You just always make me feel better about everything. Okay well - I have noticed as I am trying to ...
A: Well I'm certainly happy to hear that I make you feel better. That is the best feeling ever. ...
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| Recovering Bulimic, Osteopenia | 6/26/2009 | Nafeesah |
Q: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Nafeesah my problem ...
A: Have you consulted with a gynecologist pertaining to your periods? I think that having a parent who ...
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| feel fat need to lose about 20 pounds | 6/26/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: um yea I weigh 115 now I am 4'8'' which my doctor said im border line overweight for my height im ...
A: you did not gain weight quickly and it is not advisable to lose it quickly either. Most people who ...
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| feel fat need to lose about 20 pounds | 6/25/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: um yea I weigh 115 now I am 4'8'' which my doctor said im border line overweight for my height im ...
A: there are other vegetarian meat substitutes. Chicken is really a great source of protein. Do you eat ...
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| feel fat need to lose about 20 pounds | 6/24/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: um yea I weigh 115 now I am 4'8'' which my doctor said im border line overweight for my height im ...
A: A good rule for proper nutrition is to eat mostly vegetables, 4 to 6 servings a day, 2 or 3 fruit ...
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| how to gain wait when you dont have time to eat? | 6/24/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: I work in night shifts, I live alone, I leave from office at 6 in the morning from there i go to my ...
A: You have a good question. What would your answr be if you were talking about your car, and getting ...
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| bulimia | 6/22/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I use to be bulimic about a year ago and when I stopped trowing up my cheeks got really fat. Its ...
A: I've received this question before. It appears you've done some damage to your salivary glands ...
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| Acid Reflux and Phleghm | 6/20/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I was bulimic for many years and am now 9 months recovered, since recovering I have put on a little ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your problem. Bulimia can be very unforgiving almost more so than ...
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| starvation | 6/20/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: My mother is 73 she has heart problems and had a stroke now she is suffering severe depression, she ...
A: Ofelia It is not uncommon for older people to have depression and have it be confused with dementia ...
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| metabolism/weight gaining | 6/19/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I am recovering from I guess you can say an eating disorder. I'm not really sure which one it is ...
A: Sorry it took me a while to respond. I was ill and my computer broke and I couldn't get it fixed! ...
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| hi | 6/19/2009 | Saffron |
Q: i am 34 f i was anorexic from the time i was 18-29. i am now in recovery and have been for four ...
A: I'm so glad to hear that you are finally recovering. The thirties are a great and very pivotal ...
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| How to stop purging, i'm so desperate to stop! | 6/19/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I’m 20 years old and I've struggled with disordered eating for the last 4 years in varying degrees. ...
A: So sorry about the delay in replying. It is very normal for many anorexics to turn into bulimics. ...
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| metabolism/weight gaining | 6/18/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I am recovering from I guess you can say an eating disorder. I'm not really sure which one it is ...
A: I don't know what it is about peanut butter but I can never get enough of it myself! Something ...
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| anorexia recovery and metabolism | 6/18/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I'm a 5'4.5" 16 year old female and I suffered from anorexia this year for about five months, until ...
A: What you are experiencing is completely normal. That's exactly what happened to me. My best advice ...
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| Bulimia Recovery | 6/18/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I'be been Bulimic for about 6 years, sometimes infrequent purging and at others (recently) very ...
A: This is indeed very normal -rapid weight gain is a sign of malnourishment and being underweight in ...
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| weight maintaince | 6/18/2009 | Saffron |
Q: Hey.....I'm 17 and been suffering with anorexia for over a year now not long but I've been in ...
A: Well your metabolism is going to be out of wack so when someone highly malnourished and underweight ...
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| Concerned about my daughter | 6/17/2009 | Saffron |
Q: My daughter is 16 and a half, and has over the past year had some weird periods of time where she ...
A: While she may not technically be anorexic, she's exhibiting obvious eating disordered behavior. ...
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| damage caused by anorexia | 6/17/2009 | Saffron |
Q: can it be reversed once u start eating again????? ANSWER: Hello. It absolutely can fortunately but ...
A: Wow, well that's much more serious. I assume that you've been treated by a doctor given that you ...
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| metabolism/weight gaining | 6/17/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I am recovering from I guess you can say an eating disorder. I'm not really sure which one it is ...
A: It sounds as if you really were anorexic. Eat what your body craves. Fruit and vegetables is great ...
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| Eating too much? Eating too less? | 6/16/2009 | Saffron |
Q: Im about 5ft 5in and 122 pounds. I really really want to lose weight. I've been trying to eat under ...
A: Why would you want to lose weight? You are the perfect weight for your height and you are only 13! ...
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| Anorexic Sister is being misdiagnosed. | 6/15/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I have a 23 year old sister that battled aneroxia and bulemia for a few years on and off. Now she is ...
A: What you describe is really disturbing and appalling. I've heard of chemo being used to treat Lupus ...
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| Concerned about my daughter | 6/15/2009 | Saffron |
Q: My daughter is 16 and a half, and has over the past year had some weird periods of time where she ...
A: What's the latest? Now that you tell me that she actually tries to convince you she's eaten food ...
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| lost period | 6/15/2009 | Saffron |
Q: i've been in an eating disorder for 3 months or maybe less, now i'm trying to recover. My parents ...
A: It sounds as though you are on your way back to a healthy eating pattern and healthy mindset. You ...
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| Concerned about my daughter | 6/15/2009 | Saffron |
Q: My daughter is 16 and a half, and has over the past year had some weird periods of time where she ...
A: Well of course I'm not in a position to make a "diagnosis" as I'm not a professional nor do I have ...
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| Im scared | 6/14/2009 | Melissa |
Q: my name is Julianne and I am 15 years old and I'm scared. For the past 2 years I have been overly ...
A: First of all, you're not being over dramatic. Feeling like your family doesn't have your back can be ...
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| Im scared. | 6/14/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: my name is Julianne and I am 15 years old and I'm scared. For the past 2 years I have been overly ...
A: Julianne- it is impossible for me to give you the kind of help you need over the Internet. That's ...
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| Exercising Sensibly | 6/14/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: I'm 17, and have always liked to keep my body in good shape. However, a few years ago I went too ...
A: Colby, as you have surely realized on your way to recovery, is that an eating disorder is a problem ...
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| calories required for weight gain after anorexia | 6/13/2009 | Saffron |
Q: I have had anorexia for about 3 years but am now in recovery. I am 5"5' and my lowest weight was ...
A: What you are experiencing is very normal and I personally think it is one of the problems with ...
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| eating habits | 6/13/2009 | Saffron |
Q: since moving away from home last october, I lost weight instantly, not because I tried, I just did, ...
A: Okay, if you don't miss eating meat and you are making sure to get enough protein from other sources ...
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| eating habits | 6/13/2009 | Saffron |
Q: since moving away from home last october, I lost weight instantly, not because I tried, I just did, ...
A: There must be something (perhaps subconscious) that is causing the behavior. Are you sure you're ...
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| Duration of swelling in recovery | 6/13/2009 | Saffron |
Q: for many years I was bulimic until this time last year. I still think it was the best thing i ever ...
A: I'm sorry about your suffering. Seems unfair -you suffer through the disorder and then you still ...
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| do i have an eating disorder? | 6/9/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: i have always worried about my weight. Recently i am constantly looking in the mirror thinking how ...
A: You might have an eating disorder. I would suggest that you check out Overeaters Anonymous. Their ...
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| tiredness | 6/9/2009 | Melissa |
Q: I'm 24 years old and have recently gained weight over the past 2 years following being in an ...
A: Fatigue is very normal in both anorexia and bulimia. Fatigue is related to a weakened immune system. ...
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| Can't lose weight | 6/8/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: I really need help cause I workout almost daily like running for 60mins and attending aerobics ...
A: Naela- From what I can tell, it seems like you have a pretty healthy lifestyle. You cross train ...
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| anorexia recovery | 6/6/2009 | Melissa |
Q: and i feel so horrible for eating more than what others eat. my dietrician gave me ...
A: Initially, this dramatic calorie increase can make you feel like you are gaining so much weight ...
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| Eating Disorder | 6/5/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: I have a close friend that is at the moment who is having trouble being happy with what she looks ...
A: It is difficult to help people who are not asking for help. Until your friend thinks that she has a ...
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