Anorexia/Eating Disorders/anorexia battle

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Expert: Jeanne Rust, PhD - 12/8/2009


Question
hi,im 21 and weigh 45 kg.my height is 5,2.im battling with anorexia and its really hard.i live in a hostel for my studies away from home and its here where it all started.im going through severe emotional and physical stress.im depress all the time and obsessed with food.suffering from amenorrhea,lonliness..i even fainted twice.i need help i know.but i cant tell my parents.they l be worried sick and will not let me continue my studies.plz tell me what to do.and a diet plan that i should strictly start to follow.i know i need to get well and im determined to do so..waiting for your reply.

Answer

Jeannie Rust, PhD
Dear Ayoz,

Is there a psychologist or psychiatrist near your school?  You really need some help before you end up in the hospital!!

I'm not a dietitian -- but I know that there are many dietitians online.  I think that if you ate three meals a day and three snacks.  start out with very small meals -- start with 1000 calories if you're able to do that.

Let me know how you do -- I'm sorry I can't help more.  You really need professional help!

Warmly,
Jeannie Rust, PhD
CEO/Founder
Mirasol Recovery Centers
www.mirasol.net
www.edrecovery.com

Jeanne Rust, PhD

Expertise

I have been treating eating disorders for over 25 years and I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I am an expert in anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders and in co-occurring disorders as well -- depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, etc. I was the official eating disorder therapist for the University of Arizona athletic department and love working with girls and women of all ages! 12 years ago I started my own treatment centers in Arizona where we treat adolescents and adults. I love working with people and have been helping people online since 1994. My hearts go out to the people out there who are unable to find help, who aren't sure whether they need help, and who don't have much of an understanding of the terrible consequences, emotionally and physically, that go hand in hand with the eating disorder. I view eating disorders as coping mechanisms that people use when they are under stress. I believe that eating disorders most times have many similarities whether it is anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. The good news is that people can heal from an eating disorder and learn to create the lives they would like to live.

Experience

I have 25 years of experience in treating eating disorders of all kinds. I also do consultations for people who are starting treatment centers.

Education/Credentials
Northwestern University -- BA Masters in Counseling Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -- Saybrook institute

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