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Expert: Melissa - 10/27/2008


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i had been anorexic for about a year, i was about 135, lost 10 lbs, then my period was gone, that was over a year ago.my lowest weight was 102, since then i have finally reached a healthy wieght, for the last couple months im currently 130, when will i get my cycle back ,its been a very long road, and i do hope to have kids one day, any advice?

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Hi Sheena,
It differs from person to person. Typically once your eating habits are normalized and your weight is in a healthy range, your period will return shortly after that. How long have you been at a healthy weight and have not seen your period? I would suggest going to your family doctor and asking him or her if you have anything to be worried about.

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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.

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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!

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I am attending college for an unrelated degree.

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