About 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.
Question hi i'm recovering from anorexia. and i feel so horrible for eating more than what others eat. my dietrician gave me supplements(resource 2.0) it's super concentrated packed with calories so i feel so horrible when drinking it. I feel that i have gained so much weight in such a short time. sometimes i feel cold while sometimes i feel very hot. can you exlpain to me more about metabolism and recovery?thanks!
Answer Initially, this dramatic calorie increase can make you feel like you are gaining so much weight because you are not use to consuming that much and typically because physically you feel bloated. That will pass as your body gets use to the calorie increase.
The hot and cold flashes are very normal. When I went into treatment many years ago, I was underweight and not eating much. So when I started to eat three meals and three snacks a day, my metabolism was sped up like crazy. I would have hot and cold flashes and got terrible night sweats.
When you were in your disorder, your metabolism had to slow down to conserve energy in order to keep you alive. Over time, your metabolism will go back to normal. And as hard as this may be, you just have to be patient and give it some time.
Good luck,
Melissa
