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About Melissa
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Expertise
I can answer questions for those who struggle with bulimia or anorexia. I can give my opinion on getting treatment, specific treatment centers, and resources that may help you decide on a treatment option. I will not answer questions on how to become anorexic or bulimic or how to lose weight while engaging in unhealthy behaviors. I am not a doctor or psychologist of any sort, but I am happy to give my opinion on what I am qualified to answer. In my own struggles, I remember thinking I would never be "normal" with food and not obsessed with my weight. Still, I got through this even when my parents and doctors gave up on me and so can you. There is a light at the end of the tunnel even when you feel hopeless and I hope I give even a flicker of that hope.

Experience
I personally struggled with bulimia and anorexia for 6 years. I am fairly knowledgable in both anorexia and bulimia because I was underweight enough to be diagnosed with anorexia, but mostly engaged in bulimic type behaviors . I entered treatment for the first time at 18 - right after high school graduation. I did a few months in a day out-patient program, then a few months in a more intense in-patient program. I've made leaps and bounds from where I was 7 years ago and I feel my recovery has been an extreme blessing. If I can give even the smallest glimpse of that to one person with an eating disorder, then all the years I struggled with it would be worth it.

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I am currently attending college for an unrelated degree.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Melissa 
In Category  Anorexia/Eating Disorders

SubjectDate Asked

Anorexia8/12/2008
  Q: While I was doing laundry I discovered diet pills in my daughters purse that she left in the laundry ...
  A: I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I have been sick and in bed for the last week. ...
anorexia8/4/2008
  Q: Hello my wife is suffering anorexia but she has now accepted she needs to eat she had some toast ...
  A: Foods that are easy to digest include white bread, white rice, cooked vegetables, soups, plain ...
anorexia7/30/2008
  Q: I have been suffering from an eating disorder about 1half years, I've been at my worst for 6 months ...
  A: Laxatives do not keep you from absorbing calories. When you take laxatives the weight loss you might ...
anorexic, help me!7/20/2008
  Q: sry my last message wasnt exactly clear i was wondering cause i want to recover if i start eating ...
  A: If you were at a normal, healthy weight for your body and were eating normally before you started ...
My Sister is Battling Anerexia7/14/2008
  Q: My sister is 50 years old and has battled anorexia her whole life. Do you know a good ...
  A: As a matter of fact, I do. I live in orange county and can recommend some great people. My first ...
my eating issues..6/17/2008
  Q: i was diagnosed in the 8th grade with bulimia but i recovered....now i am struggling again and ...
  A: I know how hard it is to struggle with an eating disorder but not be taking seriously because of ...
Bullimia6/13/2008
  Q: I am hopeing that you can help me? I am 21 years old and have been suffering from eating disorders ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in answering. I had some personal health issues that kept me in bed for a ...
anorexic/bulimic?6/8/2008
  Q: Is it possible to be both anorexic and bulmic?I barely eat anything,and when I do,it's a little,and ...
  A: Yes it is possible to be dual diagnosed with Anorexia and Bulimia. What you're describing sounds ...
eating and recovery!6/2/2008
  Q: i am 5 3, 96 pounds and feel huge but i know i need to gain weight for my health and to live for my ...
  A: Mandy, As you probably know, you are depriving your body from the nutrients it needs. Being ...
weight gain5/11/2008
  Q: Im 24 years old and am recovering from anorexia. I'm 174cm and now weigh 56kg which is up from 48kg ...
  A: You asked an excellent question. What you're experiencing is something I have and many others I knew ...
Period4/29/2008
  Q: Ive been in recovery since september. Im up to a healthy weight now and in a good range for fat ...
  A: That must be frustrating. It sounds like you are working so hard to get yourself healthy and it must ...
Bulimia4/25/2008
  Q: I am 20 years old and I have struggled on an off with eating disorders since I was 15. I have always ...
  A: First and foremost, throw away the scale!! You can't base your self-worth on a scale's number. I ...
lulu4/24/2008
  Q: I'm 21 years old and I think I have an eating disorder I don't think is any serious but I needed an ...
  A: In my opinion, the BMI chart doesn't factor in our different body frames and cannot discriminate ...
development and growth anorexia4/22/2008
  Q: ..I started eating better and reached a weight of 44kg by the time I was 14 . .I maintained my ...
  A: First, take a deep breath. It sounds like you're really scared you won't develop properly. I'm not a ...
Possible bulimia and eating/body problems4/18/2008
  Q: I don't know what the question is really. I know I'm harming myself with what I'm doing. I'm 26 this ...
  A: I'm sorry you've been struggling. It sounds like you are going through a lot. Like you said, you're ...
Anorexia and the return of my period4/16/2008
  Q: I was sick for almost 3 yrs, started out making myself sick then not eating and just working out, ...
  A: Good Morning Gwen, First let me say that it's amazing to hear you're making positive steps for ...
Question4/14/2008
  Q: I am not underweight but I know I have a problem with food and my general way of thinking when it ...
  A: Good Morning Maggie, First, I am sorry to hear you're struggling. I know how consuming it is to ...
Addict / eating disorders...it goes on...4/11/2008
  Q: I'm struggling. A lot. I am 25, fairly sucessful, supporting myself with a good job and great ...
  A: It sounds like you are in a crisis. I am sorry your life feels out of control. I strongly urge you ...
help4/9/2008
  Q: i have been being making myself sick almost everyday but not quite for the past month now. i have ...
  A: I suggested involving other people simply because most people need outside help. If you find you ...
am i starting to get an eating disorder?4/7/2008
  Q: I'm 13 years old, 5 foot 4, and 113 pounds. All my life i have been very skinny. Once I hit age like ...
  A: I am not a doctor so I can't give you a diagnosis, but I can give you my opinion. At the very least, ...
help4/7/2008
  Q: i have been being making myself sick almost everyday but not quite for the past month now. i have ...
  A: Good evening Charlie, Yes, what you're describing is definitely bulimia. I strongly urge you to seek ...
Bulimia4/5/2008
  Q: I am a 16 year old girl who has been struggling with bulimia. I have a real problem with my self ...
  A: Hey Lilian, Pardon my french, but that whole "pinch an inch" thing is udder crap. You can have ...

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