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Hi my name is ali,
I am 11 years old and 5 feet tall. I am a vegetarian. My family and friends think i am anorexic. I do not no if i am so i am asking you if you think i am and to no what i should do to prevent the problem. I wake up every morning dizzy and lately i haven't been able to concentrate on homework because i am so tired. I am very active and love sports. lately my eye site is really bad and i don't no what is happening.
BYE
Hope to hear from you soon :)
Hi Ali. I am not a doctor and can't give you an opinion whether or not you are anorexic. Plus you didn't give me any reasons why they may think that and what your eating habits are like.
Listen to your parents and your doctors. If they are concerned then you should probably listen to what they have to say.
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Answers by Expert:
Melissa
Expertise
I battled anorexia and bulimia for 6 years. I am not a doctor, but I learned a lot about the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of having an eating disorder and how scary it is to feel like you are alone in your illness. You are not alone. I can answer questions based on my experience with anything relating to anorexia and/or bulimia. I can provide information on treatment options, some specific treatment centers, resources that may help you find a treatment center, and my opinion on all of the above. I was a patient at a few outpatient and inpatient programs so I am happy to answer questions about those experiences. I am not affiliated with any of the resources I may provide. It’s strictly my opinion based on my experiences. I can NOT answer medical questions. I will NOT answer questions on how to become anorexic or bulimic or how to lose weight in an unhealthy matter.
Experience
I have recovered from a six year struggle with both anorexia and bulimia. I hope my experiences and the time I spent in and out of treatment will encourage others to never give up. I never thought I would or could recover because I couldn’t picture myself ever having a normal relationship with food. Since then, I have grown and learned that I can overcome what I once thought was impossible. Hold on to the idea that recovery is attainable!
Education/Credentials
I am attending college for an unrelated degree.
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