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I am 20 years old and I have struggled on an off with eating disorders since I was 15. I have always been called fat, chubby, broad, or whatever you can say - I've been called it. I am only 5'4" and weigh a whopping 135 pounds. I would really like to weigh 120 or less. 100 is my ideal weight, according to my room mate who is 31, 5'5" and 100lbs give or take a few pounds. I really did not want to start back with my eating problems. They caused me far too much grief in the past. However, recently I started purging again. It started with laxatives and diet pills, soon I was throwing up once or twice a week. Now I only feel like I am in control if I vomit at least once a day. Sometimes I do twice a day +. I just cannot seem to control my eating when I am stressed. Its like food is this forbidden pleasure that I just can't get enough of. I don't even really enjoy the food if I decide to binge. Now, though, I am purging even small meals just so I can feel good. The less and less I eat/keep down the better I feel. I know this is unhealthy; how can I stop this but still lose weight? Does purging make you gain weight like I heard? How can I regain control without vomiting?
Hi Caitie,
First and foremost, throw away the scale!! You can't base your self-worth on a scale's number.
I can't answer those questions for you. You need to see a professional therapist and a dietician who can help you get control of your weight without practicing eating disordered type behaviors. Good luck and keep me posted.
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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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