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I am fat soo i have decided to become anorexic isnt that awesome it worked i lost like 20 sumthin pounds I am 15 and weigh around 96~ now ...I am soo proud about myself everyone has been saying i am getting sooo skinny!!!i need to atleast lose another like 20-30 pounds though then i will be perfect
Hi there-
I know that you are not going to like my answer here, but you either have or are in the process of developing an eating disorder that can kill you. Do you really want that?
If you lose 20-30 pounds, you will be dead. Point blank.
You are worth far more than that and I encourage you to reach out and get help at this point so that you can live up to your potential rather than waste away and waste your life.
I'm sorry if this is too blunt, but eating disorders are not a joke and if you seriously think that you are fat at 96 pounds and need to lose 20-30 pounds, then you really do have a serious problem right now.
Try www.something-fishy.org or www.caringonline.com or http://www.anad.org/ if you're interested in finding a way out of this mess.
I'm sorry if my response makes you mad, but you deserve more than this can ever give you.
Take care of yourself, okay?
Meg
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Meg
Expertise
I am recovering from about nine years with my eating disorder and while I am not a psychologist, I`ve accumulated a good deal of knowledge about eating disorders as well as my own experience over this time. I`ve mainly struggled with anorexia, but have definitely had times where I have engaged in bulimic behaviors as well. I also struggle with over exercising, but am about to be certified as a personal trainer and have learned moderation as well as how to treat my body well so it can perform at it`s best. I promise to give an honest answer to anything asked, and I want to say that while it is a long, scary road---it is possible to get free of this and it is so important to keep on taking little steps and knowing that you are not alone.
Experience
Sufferer for nine plus years. Also, my Mom has struggled with this issue- as have others in her side of the family.
Education/Credentials
My degree is not in psychology, I have simply lived with and overcome an eating disorder.
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