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| Get my body back to health | 11/5/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I have been struggling with bulimia for the past 3 months. At first it started out as a form of ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! It's hard for me to advise you without knowing your weight -- but your ...
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| weight flucuations recovering anorexic | 11/2/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I am a recovering anorexic and have just started eating normally about three months ago. I am really ...
A: Your workout schedule sounds good -- I can tell that this part of the recovery process for you is ...
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| Do I have an ED? | 10/29/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: When I was about 13 I started to become more aware of my body. I had been a competitive gymnast for ...
A: The thing is that your metabolism is taking a big hit! It needs food to keep going at a high, ...
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| Eating disorder and dieting and exercising | 10/29/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: My question is, can a person develop an eating disorder while on a diet and exercising regime. About ...
A: Christina- Wow! Congratulations on the weight loss. It sounds to me like you are simply ...
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| Not losing, just never gained. | 10/28/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I'm currently waiting to start contemplation work with a local ED clinic. I feel like i'm making a ...
A: You are very anorexic at your current height and weight! I am thrilled that you're going to a local ...
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| Switch of Eating Disorders | 10/28/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I really hope you can help me. The thing is I've been suffering from depression and an eating ...
A: I'm so sorry that this is happening for you! I will tell you that it is not at all uncommon for ...
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| My mum is obsessed with what i eat. | 10/27/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: i am 14/15 year old female and i weigh 8stone 2. My mum keeps going on about what i eat even though ...
A: I'm so glad you wrote me! Just tell the doctor the truth. In the few days before your appointment, ...
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| male anorexia | 10/27/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: My husband wakes each morning and never eats breakfast, only coffee and maybe he picks a few bites ...
A: It sounds to me as if your husband has a definite problem. Your daughter is right -- you are ...
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| Anorexia recovery and overeating | 10/26/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I have been in recovery for anorexia for about 4 months now. I am gaining weight properly, only 10 ...
A: What you're feeling is very common. Your weight will be redistributed-- usually anywhere from 3-6 ...
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| Do I have an ED? | 10/26/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: When I was about 13 I started to become more aware of my body. I had been a competitive gymnast for ...
A: Height and weight are not the only indicators of an eating disorder. There is a possibility that ...
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| is this an eating disorder? | 10/26/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: okay so im your average active cheerleader, the doctor said that im always sick cause im under ...
A: I know you're not going to want to hear this -- but at least according to your height and weight, ...
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| Confused | 10/26/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: About 2 years ago, I decided it was time to lose weight. I had tipped the scales at 170, which had ...
A: Unless you are a vary small frame, 120 may be too low of a weight for you, especially if you stopped ...
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| Do I have an eating disorder? | 10/26/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: Many of my family and friends, as well as myself, have been wondering if I have an eating disorder. ...
A: My first question is what is your height and weight -- you sound very very thin and ill. My guess ...
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| starving self | 10/25/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: my husband has CA and is refusing all food. He is on Chemo %26 radiation. He has not eaten ...
A: This must be so difficult for you -- particularly with the alzheimers and diarrhea -- This is really ...
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| ulcerativeco;litis and anorexia | 10/24/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: I have ulcerative colitis and often don't feel like eating properly. I also exercise a lot ...
A: Gill- I recently worked with a female basketball player who was in a similar situation. It's not ...
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| Do i have EDNOS? | 10/24/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: When I was about 13 I started to become more aware of my body. I had been a competitive gymnast for ...
A: Jessica- when it comes to eating disorders and athletics, it is common that one's situation not fit ...
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| Help please! | 10/24/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: I am a college level gymnast and my freshman year I broke my foot. Afraid to gain any weight I went ...
A: Rachel- I am wondering if there is anything else that you haven't included. First, on athletic ...
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| I feel like a failure | 10/23/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I'm 23 years old and I'm trying to recover from my 7 year long battle with anorexia and bulimia. ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! Did you know that you're a perfect height and weight?? If you go ...
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| does my friend have eatting disorders? | 10/23/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: i was wonderring if my friend has eatting disorders. she barly eats and allways sais everything is ...
A: From what you're describing to me, it sounds as if your friend could very well have anorexia! For ...
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| Weight redistribution | 10/22/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: Im a recovering anorexic. Ive been doing well over the past two years and have maintained my goal ...
A: It sounds to be as if you're under quite a lot of stress -- combined with the severe depression. ...
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| Anorexia recovery and overeating | 10/22/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I have been in recovery for anorexia for about 4 months now. I am gaining weight properly, only 10 ...
A: Guess what -- your parents don't have to be involved with your eating. You can set your own ...
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| anorexia | 10/21/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: Daughter in law has an eating disorder, was treated with another family member at a one week camp ...
A: I would star by looking for couples or family therapists in your area. Not all areas require them ...
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| Anorexia.... | 10/21/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: Every diet i tried and no matter how much i excercised i never could lose weight. One day i decided ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! A couple of things came to mind as I was reading your note. The ...
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| Fasting | 10/21/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: So.. i've been on a water fast for 2 days now. I'm 5'9" and was 101.64lbs just a while ago... but ...
A: , Eating without gaining weight is not possible! Literally not possible. You are very anorexic -- ...
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| my health. | 10/21/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: Im a relatively messed upp person. I've suffered from depression since I was little and have been ...
A: Eating disorders are coping mechanisms that people learn to use when they're under a lot of stress. ...
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| anorexia | 10/20/2009 | Ryan Hale |
Q: Daughter in law has an eating disorder, was treated with another family member at a one week camp ...
A: Susan- it doesn't surprise me that your daughter in law was treated with another family member... ...
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| eating disorder | 10/20/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: I started a diet about 6 weeks ago, even though the scales told me I was an ok weight (112 pounds, I ...
A: What you describe sounds like anorexia and bulimia, Janet. It is a very dangerous and serious ...
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| Anorexia and Messed Up Metabolism | 10/19/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I've struggled with anorexia for about 4 years now and am currently 20 years old, 5'3 and 93ish ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! When an eating disorder begins, it is terrific! It seems to be a ...
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| anorexia treatment and dealing with parents | 10/18/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: my friend knew i was Ana and told her sister figuring she could help.she asked her sister not to ...
A: It sounds as if there are a lot of people out there who care about you! People who also recognize ...
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| Control, or lack of it? | 10/18/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: Im 34 years old and I have schizzoaffective disorder. I gave up smoking over a week ago, and have ...
A: I want to thank you so much for writing and I want to congratulate you for reaching out! It's hard ...
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| Purging and water rentention? | 10/18/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I am 17 years old with anorexia (purging subtype). I entered recovery and gained the weight I needed ...
A: Congratulations! You are doing all of the right things -- therapist, nutritionist -- and ...
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| Anorexia recovery and overeating | 10/18/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I have been in recovery for anorexia for about 4 months now. I am gaining weight properly, only 10 ...
A: First of all, congratulations on being in recovery! I'm so glad that you wrote -- it's important ...
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| Do I have an Eating Disorder? | 10/17/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I'm a 28 yr old female 5'3" and I currently weigh 97 pounds. Normally I weigh around 107 but ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! Yes, you are probably within the weight range to be considered anorexic ...
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| post eating disorder | 10/16/2009 | Gerri Helms |
Q: I have always been very athletic and since being out of high school I became obsessed with working ...
A: there can be many reasons why you are gaining weight. If you are exercising a lot, you could be ...
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| Is this a problem? or could it become one? | 10/12/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I'm 25. For many years I was bulimic. I have been recovered for about 6 years. But this is the ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! I have seen what you're experiencing many many times. You are ...
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| Gaining and Maintaing Weight | 10/12/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: In several months I lost over 30 pounds by strict dieting and light exercise, brining my current ...
A: I truly understand the guilty feeling! One part of you has this very loud eating disorder voice -- ...
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| Im confused, please help me | 10/12/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: Writing you this is very hard for me to do. i dont know where to even start but i feel like i need ...
A: Of course, you're scared, Angela. You have a very serious condition. You are obsessed, frightened, ...
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| What's wrong with me?! I don't even know where to start | 10/11/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: This is going to be long in an attempt to describe my whole situation. EDIT:I'm terribly sorry ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote me --- and I feel so sad that you are so abused!! First physical abuse ...
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| food | 10/10/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: what is the best thing to start eating of a previous anorexic disorder?
A: The best thing for you to do is to see a good dietitian or nutritionist! They will give you a food ...
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| Recovery | 10/9/2009 | Jeanne Rust, PhD |
Q: I am 20 years old and recovered from servere anorexia, I have been eating enough and eating healthy ...
A: Yea Yea -- I'm so glad you went to an endocrinologist! Perfect -- did you tell the doctor about the ...
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