Expert: Joanne - 9/26/2007

Question
hi i my self is a ten year old and i have a question.i hat my body i want to kill my my self and have tried to become anerexia.many time before have i tried to throwup it only worked once after that i was happy but sad i didn't throwup a lot.I have tried to go to the gym and get exercise but my parents dont.Very really do we  go swimming and get out of the house.my question is what should i eat at place and at home and according to my age and weight 114 and am very short.please tell me this and some tips to help me lose weight faster and healthier so i actually can fit in some clothes.i cant really ask my siblings for help because they are un healthy too.plz mail me soon as possible please I'm desperate!

Answer
Please try to find someone that you feel you can trust to talk to - such as a teacher or friend, or even your parents.

Why don't you talk to your parents about how you feel, and ask if you can go swimming more often, or change the way the family eats in order for you all to become more healthy?

Eating disorders are very dangerous illnesses, and shouldn't be viewed as a quick way to lose weight!

I think that you need to speak to someone that can help you work through your body image issues.  It may be a good idea to talk to a therapist or at least your doctor to see if they can recommend a good way of proceeding, helping you to find a healthier way to view your body, and lose weight if that is what you are wanting to do.  A nutrionist should be able to make a mealplan for you to help you lose weight and eat healthier.

Does your school have any sports clubs or teams that you could join?  This would help you exercise a bit more, and also give you something else to fill your time with!

Please think about talking to someone about this so that they can give you the help that you need!

Holly