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My name is alexis and im 13 years old, i always thought i was fat even when
people said i was really skinny, well a little bit ago i just stop eating
regulary and i just started eating one peice of bread a day. Its like i would
die if i go over 100 calories. I was wondering do i have a eating disorder, and
if i contiue like this will i lose a massive amount of weight and get really
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You need to look at talking to someone about this because you don't want to get into a pattern of not eating especially since your body is still developing and not eating can cause your periods to be irregular and other things to happen due to not eating and getting proper nutrition.

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I can answer just about all questions pertaining to eating disorders, but I can't give medical advice due to legal reasons. If you need medical advice please consult with a physician.

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I had an eating disorder from the age of 12 to 25 which was compulsive and binge eating disorder. I can help those who are battling eating disorders.

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