Expert: Joanne - 11/26/2007

Question
about a year ago i weighed 235 pounds. Everyone always made fun of because i was so fat,after a while it started to bother me. So i started to make my self throw up. I didnt see the difference in my weight myself,But every one else did.Im at 153 right now.I still look in the mirror and see some fat girl.I know 153 isnt skinny so this is why i believe i dont have an eating disorder...now i really dont throw up any more sometimes ill go days on end with out eating anything at all then some ill eat a little bit like a sandwhich and keep it down unless i get stressed out over my boyfriend or ect. I just want to know if theres any advice to how you's feel on the weight 153. Im 5'4" and 17 years old. So anyone that can help me with these answers id really appreciate it thank you for your time
oh and another thing.Since september i lost most of the weight in september i was 180 so is that a good thing or a bad thing? please tell me because i have my mother and family members telling me i have a problem but i dont think i do.

Answer
Tiffany

I think that you need to maybe look at getting some professional help.  It does sound as though you may be suffering from disordered eating patterns.

Anorexia nervosa is diagnosed when you fall below a low weight, so it is unlikely that you would get an official diagnosis of that, however, you would most likely have 'EDNOS' (eating disorder not otherwise specified).  This term is used when you are suffering from an eating disorder, but don't fit the exact criteria for a 'named' eating disorder.

You are obviously losing a lot of weight quickly, and in an unhealthy way, so please think about getting some help before your health begins to suffer because of it.

All the best
Holly