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 recently went to see my GP about being severely depressed, she made a comment about my low weight and i have been referred to an eating disorder specialist. Although I'm really not sure if it is a problem. I am just over 6 foot tall and weigh 116 lbs. According to the doctor my bmi is 14.7. However i really don't feel like i look like it. I know that i am thin and definitely not overweight, i just dont look THAT underweight.
i didnt think there was any problem but i've been thinking it over and i think that from the ages of 13-16 i had some friends who really werent friends at all, some of which were overweight. They would call me names and such forth and i used to think that it's okay you can say what you want but you can never call me fat. I also believed that i was naturally skinny but i can see a pattern now, i let myself get to 125lbs ish then i stop eating because i feel fat then let myself get back up to it again. I rarely eat breakfast, 50% of the time i eat lunch but i always eat dinner at 5pm everyday.
Is this a sign of an ED or just habits or something else? I've been thinking it over and i can't believe i never let myself notice any of the trends.
Thank you so much for your time, i am sorry this question is so long. I appreciate your help, truly i do.
Answer There is more to an eating disorder then weight and food. There has to be an emotional connection to the eating disordered behaviors. Check out this website: http://www.something-fishy.org/isf/questionnaire.php
And take that questionnaire. That might give you more of an idea of where you stand.
