Anorexia/Eating Disorders/my eating issues..

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Expert: Melissa - 6/17/2008


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i was diagnosed in the 8th grade with bulimia but i recovered....now i am struggling again and nobody believes me because i am not thin enough...i tend to eat very little and throw it up if i think i have eaten too much and i get into a mindset that i do not want help....but sometimes i do(when i feel like dying)...please give me some advice as to how i can get my family and health care providers to see my problem...thanks-emily

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Hi Emily,
I know how hard it is to struggle with an eating disorder but not be taking seriously because of your weight being normal. Have you tried just sitting down with your doctor or your family and telling them? You said nobody believes you... if that's the case I would seek different health care providers - ones that will take you seriously.
Best of luck to you.

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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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