Expert: Jeanne Rust, PhD - 1/3/2011

Question
QUESTION: hi im 13 and my name is alexis i do have a eating disorder, i was bulimic and i wasnt losing enough weight so i became anorexic,it turned my life up down,im not me anymore.im 35-40 pounds under weight and my doctor is getting concerned she gave me emails to contact her and i cant tell her its something i dont wanna stop

ANSWER: Dear Delay,

I'm certainly glad that you wrote me!  When a person has anorexia, the body must feed off of something since it's not getting the food it needs.  So it feeds off of your muscle mass and all of your major organs including your brain!  This is where anorexics really get in trouble.  There is a strong voice telling them that they need to get thinner and that they don't want to get well.  This voice is what will eventually kill them.  20% of all anorexics die.  It is the highest cause of death among young women including accidents and depression.  Anorexia is extremely serious.

Please see if you can find the healthy voice you have hidden somewhere inside.  Have your healthy voice contact the doctor and also find a therapist who specializes in eating disorders.  I really understand you when you say you're not you anymore.  This is the time to find some help before it gets worse.

Please let me know how you do!

Warmly,
Jeanne Rust, PhD
CEO/Founder
Mirasol
www.mirasol.net
www.edrecovery.com
1-888-520-1700

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QUESTION: hi thanks for writing back.I dont wanna die but if dying mean getting skiny why not.Anyway that is not my point,the point is i dont wanna stop are get locked up in physco facility and thats what will happen if they find out

Answer
Dear Delay,

The sooner you begin to get some help, the sooner you'll be able to do all of this outpatient.  Even if it's recommended that you go inpatient, many treatment centers are small, are not lock down facilities, and are very nice.  Take a look at my treatment center at www.mirasol.net.

Mirasol is a very gentle place and people are there because they want to be -- not locked up with psych patients!!  I think that's horrible.

Let me know if I can help you in any way!

Warmly,
Jeannie