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Anorexia/Eating Disorders/Questions Answered by Expert Nafeesah

Subject	Date Asked
anorexia	12/20/2011
Q: Is solid food ever forced down an anorexic's throat? A: No and most anorexics are put into treatment programs and no food is forced down their throat. I am ...
What's the definition of 'force feed'?	12/5/2011
Q: What does 'force feed' mean? Solid food isn't shoved down an anorexic's throat? Is it? I hope that ... A: Doctors can order tube feeding if the patient is emaciated and they need nourishment, but they don't ...
Anorexia	12/3/2011
Q: I know a former anorexic, from GA, who says all this stuff - - If an anorexic is over 18, he/she ... A: The only time a 72 hour hold is needed is when its an emergency all those other holds are something ...
Anorexia	11/25/2011
Q: During a 5150 hold (3 day involuntary psychiatric hold), if the anorexic doesn't eat anything, is ... A: That depends on the what the doctor and the nutritionist decide on when they put a treatment plan ...
Eating Disorder	11/4/2011
Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: She needs treatment and although I can't give you medical advice she needs to be in treatment ...
Recovering from an eating disorder.	8/16/2011
Q: About 4 years ago I suffered from a severe eating disorder. I was going to be hospitalized unless I ... A: I don't think you're really that much overweight because you're considered tall by medical standards ...
Fluid	8/2/2011
Q: My daughter has suffered from anorexia for the past 4 years. She is now recovering and I am very ... A: You need to talk to a doctor about that because I can't give medical advice and that's something you ...
Eating disorder/	6/23/2011
Q: My name is alexis and im 13 years old, i always thought i was fat even when people said i was ... A: You need to look at talking to someone about this because you don't want to get into a pattern of ...
My fiance's eating disorder?	6/12/2011
Q: Okay, well I'm 24, and my fiance, Spencer is 26, and lately, I've gotten really worried about him. ... A: You may have to have an intervention with his sister to address this since eating disorders need to ...
re-feeding/weight gain	2/8/2010
Q: I have been suffering with severe anorexia for nearly 4 years now. I was managing not too badly ... A: When you are recovering from anorexia your body will go through changes to get back to where it was ...
my daughter please read.	2/7/2010
Q: this is about my daughter. she is 13 years old and only has about 1 meal a day, sometimes even less ... A: This is not normal for a 13 year old to be doing this because she's depriving her body of nutrients ...
eating disorder and breastfeeding	2/6/2010
Q: my daughter has a eating disorder and is breastfeeding her baby. how can i express how impoortant it ... A: This is the time to stage an intervention because if your grandchild is still an infant she's ...
Losing taste and weight	2/5/2010
Q: I have found over the last year and a half that I am no longer enjoying food. I am not overweight ... A: If you stopped smoking you're detoxing from the chemicals in cigarettes, but I would look into some ...
Sickness caused by Anorexia?	2/3/2010
Q: I have had anorexia for a little over a month. At first I was really sick and weak but my body soon ... A: By you not eating you're throwing your body off with depriving it of nutrients. You need to eat a ...
not eating	2/3/2010
Q: I was so upset i wasn't eating it's now been 6 days and i don't feel hungry but i feel faint and ... A: Faintness and weakness is a sign you're throwing your blood sugar off and you're not giving your ...
how do i stop	11/13/2009
Q: ive been throwing up for the obvious reason of ;losing wieght, and i did, but now i dont want to ... A: Once you get into a pattern of binging and vomiting it's an addiction just like eating and sometimes ...
eating disorder	9/30/2009
Q: From past couple of months i dont have feeling of hunger, do not feel like having food at all, even ... A: If you're reducing your meals and you're already underweight I would stop and talk to your doctor ...
anorexia	9/28/2009
Q: I need help with how to deal with an email I got from a friend. "I just relaized last week that ... A: Sounds like your friend needs to be in long term therapy for this and the fact that she lied to get ...
loose weight	9/13/2009
Q: i weigh 175 and i want to weigh 140 how can i loose those pounds??? A: Through a sensible diet and exercise plan and you should do this under the supervision of a doctor ...
Healthy Weight Loss in Anorexia Recovery	9/10/2009
Q: Just to start, I'll give you some background info about me. I am 21 and have been in recovery fron ... A: Your period has paused because your eating disorder has thrown your hormones off and this is ...
Do I have an eating disorder, and if so can you point me in the direction of what it might be?	9/9/2009
Q: I was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I've always known I tend to ... A: You're showing signs of having one, but I can't diagnose the problem you have to have this formally ...
I lost 14 pounds in the last 7 days not normal for me	9/5/2009
Q: Okay I kinda wieghed in the 100s since 5th grade Im 15 and in the 9th grade.I think Im having a ... A: I would contact your doctor to get this checked out because it doesnt sound like an eating disorder ...
Eating Disorders	9/4/2009
Q: I'm 16 years old and recently my parents and lots of my teachers and friends keep asking me if I'm ... A: Exercise and change of diet should help you to loose weight and to stay in shape. Eating a balanced ...
post-delivery anorexia	9/2/2009
Q: I am a concerned about my sister-in-law who just gave birth to a baby girl. She suffered from ... A: She may not be eating enough because it's normal for weight to come off after breastfeeding, but if ...
18 year old	9/1/2009
Q: I'm writing to you ask you for advice. I am the mother of an 18 year old who has struggled with ... A: Go to Something-fishy.org for resources in getting counseling and treatment for not only yourself, ...
Binge Eating	8/28/2009
Q: I don't know if you can answer my question. I was wondering if you have heard of any good eating ... A: I don't know any clinics near you, but I can refer you to a website called Something-fishy.org which ...
Do I have an eating disorder?	8/28/2009
Q: I wonder if you can help me please. I don't know if I have an eating disorder or if I'm getting ... A: Rachel, You are showing signs of an eating disorder with the drastic reduction in calories(common ...
Recovery	8/28/2009
Q: I am 20 years old and recovered from servere anorexia, I have been eating enough and eating healthy ... A: Christann, I understand your concern with doctors, but you have to have your recovery and condition ...
Help!	8/26/2009
Q: We have a problem with our Cousin's family.They have an obese daughter who is 2 1/2 years old who ... A: If you are close to your family maybe yourself and some other relatives should stage and ...
Will I ever be ok again?	8/9/2009
Q: I've been bulimic for nearly a year and a half. I've gone through phases of doing it multiple times ... A: If you're experiencing nausea and stomach pain that comes from the fact that you've been so used to ...
Is it ednos or just a phase?	8/5/2009
Q: I have lost 31lbs in the past few months by cutting my calories down (0-1200cals), going from 5'4 ... A: You need to develop a healthy relationship with food because the fact is that when you start messing ...
Eating Disorder	7/19/2009
Q: I have a question regarding a problem that my girlfriend has. She says she doesn't feel like eating ... A: My advice to you is that she needs help right away because if she's vomiting after eating and she ...
plateau	7/19/2009
Q: I need to lose weight for a very important occasion and I need to drop 10 lbs in 2 week..Ive lost ... A: Ok if you're looking to drop 10 pounds in two weeks....this is unrealistic and unhealthy. You lose ...
anorexia-weight gain,bingeing etc	7/11/2009
Q: i have huge binges as i recover some days up to 10k calories. usually 4-7k?? i have some huge huge ... A: These are questions you want to take up with your doctor because some of these are medical questions ...
Does my daughter have an eathing disorder?	7/6/2009
Q: My daughter, who is 16 and a half, has always been a very picky eater. There are about 10 things she ... A: That's the hardest thing about being a teenager is talking about feelings, but have you considered ...
Recovering Bulimic, Osteopenia	6/26/2009
Q: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Nafeesah my problem ... A: Have you consulted with a gynecologist pertaining to your periods? I think that having a parent who ...
anorexic/bulimic for 23 years	6/2/2009
Q: i have had enough and am trying to quit on my own. i've been in rehab twice. i'm 37 and i moved to ... A: You may want to return home to seek treatment because when you're away from all the things you know ...
Effects of eating disorder on body	5/19/2009
Q: I have been dealing with an eating disorder since I was in my early 20's. I got sick and after that ... A: Self-induced vomiting is associated with bulimia nervosa and self-imposed starvation is anorexia ...
bulimia	5/13/2009
Q: For as long as I can remember I have obsessed over my body, weight, and appearance. Around the age ... A: Your body is getting used to digesting a meal again, but you may need to seek a consultation with an ...
Not eating because its easier than thinking about home	5/13/2009
Q: I've not liked home or my family for a long time and occasionally one of the teachers has had to ... A: By you not eating people will know something is wrong because anorexics can't hide their disease the ...
Trying to gain weight after an eating disorder	5/12/2009
Q: I am 29 years old, 4'11, and weigh 81lbs. I have suffered with an eating disorder since I was about ... A: I would consult with a doctor to get your weight up so it's monitored so you won't have any kind of ...
Are recovered anorexics able to conceive ?	5/8/2009
Q: I suffered with anorexia for 14 years and have now recovered. I have been trying to get pregnant ... A: This depends on the severity of your condition and you may want to talk to an endocrinologist to ...
what is this ??	5/6/2009
Q: i have always been the biggest out my friends who were and are all sticks. i am a uk size 12 and am ... A: I am going to say this for the sake of your health and well being and that is to drop these friends ...
Starvation Mode	5/5/2009
Q: Hey, so i have been in starvation mode for the past 4-5 months and i did not want to admit that my ... A: First off you're depriving yourself of nutrients and this can cause your metabolism to get thrown ...
Pro Ana sites	5/4/2009
Q: I am writing a piece on anorexia in the 21st century and focusing on the effect Pro Ana sites have. ... A: Anything that is pro is for it and yes it can be a trigger because they also provide dangerous ...
Anorexia and Rapid Weight Gain	5/4/2009
Q: I suffer from Anorexia...and have since I was 16 (I am turning 20 this year). I currently work out ... A: You might be throwing your metabolism off which can cause weight gain and that's a result of your ...
recovery from bulimia and bloating	5/3/2009
Q: I have been bulimic for 15 years. I have just started in recovery and am doing well, HOWEVER I have ... A: If you havent had a bowel movement in 5 days it's time to call a doctor and get this checked out. ...
Gaining weight	5/3/2009
Q: First I'd like to thank you advance for taking your time to answer my question. I have been in ... A: Part of the recovering process from an eating disorder is that you will gain weight and that's ...
Treatment question	4/25/2009
Q: I'm 23 and dealing with anorexia and bulimia. I generally have one or two, maybe three, binges in a ... A: As far as calorie consumption that's up to the clinic/treatment program dietician since they ...
i think i have an eating disorder...	4/22/2009
Q: in the past i have tried to make myself throw up but nothing worked until this year. it totally ... A: I am going to keep it real to you and YES you do have an eating disorder I would look at an ...
My friend wont listen	4/20/2009
Q: I am worried that my friend might have a serious eating disorder. (She’s 15 yrs old). It all started ... A: The doctor could be concerned since it's not natural for a girl of 15 to go 4 months without a ...
binge eating disorder	4/20/2009
Q: Just last night I realised that I have a binge eating disorder. I have always ate this way almost ... A: I would also consult with an eating disorder specialist to find out how you can work through this ...
confused	4/18/2009
Q: For the past year and a half, I have had a lot of problems regarding disordered eating. I have been ... A: This is something to discuss with an eating disorder specialist to deal with the eating disorder and ...
Recent "Diagnosis"	4/16/2009
Q: I'm 23 years old, 5'5", 113 lbs. with 10.68% body fat. Here's my dilemma. I used to weigh 220 lbs. ... A: What the doctor said is that your weight and body fat percentage fit the criteria for someone who's ...
Eating Problem	4/16/2009
Q: I don't exercise or do any sports. I am 19 years 5'7 and weight right now 125.4 . I like the weight ... A: This sounds like classic behavioral patterns of someone who has binge eating disorder. You might ...
Anorexia Food Suggestions	4/16/2009
Q: My name is Polly and I am currently doing a assignment on Anorexia and I have a question. What ... A: That all depends on the severity of the disease because when someone's anorexic the dietician ...
Friend who suffered from anorexia	4/15/2009
Q: Have a friend [36 years old], a very good friend actually. Actually I'm not sure of this. She ... A: Sounds to me like your friend has a lot of emotional issues stemming back from her childhood. She ...
Nutritional Counseling for eating disorder	4/14/2009
Q: I am doing a nutritional counseling project for my Dental Hygiene Program. I am trying to come up ... A: There's a website for people with eating disorders that can give you more information ...
calories per day	4/14/2009
Q: i don't exactly have an eating disorder, but i am on the cusp, if you will. i eat about 900-1000 ... A: You're considered underweight for someone at 5'3 your weight should be in the range of 120-125. The ...
Worried about my daughter	4/13/2009
Q: This is a receipt for a question you recently asked at allexperts.com of Ryan Hale. You should ... A: I would seek out some kind of medical advice about getting treatment specifically for someone who's ...
endocrinologist	4/12/2009
Q: I have osteoporosis and am wondering should i see an endocrnologist? i am worried about fertlity A: Yes you should see an endocrinologist to have your hormone levels checked for it being unbalanced. ...
Help.	4/9/2009
Q: Since I first turned 12 years old I've had problems with my self body image. For about a year a ... A: Maybe you and your parents need to sit down just the 3 of you to talk about how you can deal with ...
eating disorders/metabolism	4/9/2009
Q: I struggled for 10 years with pure restrictive anorexia and then 'swapped it' for the last 7 I have ... A: I would check other stuff once you saw your thyroid is normal and to make sure that your estrogen ...
metabolism and weight gain after ED	4/9/2009
Q: I know that you might get this question a lot, but I just have to know... I'm a 17 year old 5'0, ... A: At 17 you should be weighing more than 85 pounds and you're at the danger point where you're on a ...
stomach problems	4/8/2009
Q: I am recovering from anorexia and about 4 months ago started eating solid food again.My problem is ... A: I would talk to the doctor about what you can do to gradually get back into eating again so you're ...
Do i have a problem?	4/6/2009
Q: im 17 and i weigh 7stone12 (99pounds)im also around 5.7ft, Im tired of people telling me im to ... A: You're dizzy because your hormones are off from the lack of nutrients. I would advise you to get a ...
Serious Edema issues	4/6/2009
Q: I had severe anorexia/bulimia and laxative abuse for 9 years. One and a half years ago I quit ... A: I would speak to an endocrinologist because this could be an issue with your kidneys not pushing the ...
Overactive parotid and salivary glands	4/6/2009
Q: i was bulimic for some time, since i stooped six months ago, i still suffer with swollen glands ... A: I would ask your doctor for a referral to an endocrinologist since they can look at what could be ...
Help.	4/6/2009
Q: Since I first turned 12 years old I've had problems with my self body image. For about a year a ... A: When you get into the pattern of vomiting your body gets used to that. If you're having cardiac ...
Spitting up after eating...	4/6/2009
Q: My name is Jessica. I really didn't know where to put this question, and this section seemed like ... A: That's a strange question, but I would contact your doctor about that because this doesnt qualify as ...
eating disorder	4/5/2009
Q: I was wondering if starving yourself is considered an eating disorder. I have only gone four days ... A: You're showing signs of an eating disorder and if you're not eating you're slowly causing your ...
eating disorders/metabolism	4/5/2009
Q: I struggled for 10 years with pure restrictive anorexia and then 'swapped it' for the last 7 I have ... A: What's happening is that all the time you were starving yourself it's throwing your metabolism off ...
lost period	4/2/2009
Q: I struggled with an eating disorder for about 5 years. I had been on birth control pills for 10 ... A: You need to have your hormones checked by an endocrinologist to see why you're not having a regular ...
Recovery	4/2/2009
Q: I developed anorexia about a year ago. Within a year I have lost and then gained 50 pounds. I am ... A: Eating disorders can throw off your body's hormone levels and that's the time you address this with ...
Unsure...	4/1/2009
Q: Okay, I'm 19 years old and for the last 3 years have been obsessing over my weight. Two years ago I ... A: You don't have early stages of an eating disorder you're already there with the hiding of food and ...
Serious Edema issues	3/30/2009
Q: I had severe anorexia/bulimia and laxative abuse for 9 years. One and a half years ago I quit ... A: If you're having issues with fluid retention after having recovered from an eating disorder(s) I ...
Abuse of Laxatives?	3/30/2009
Q: I have heard this past weekend about a person abusing laxatives. I'm a college student, and i have a ... A: People who are dealing with eating disorders who abuse laxatives are facing serious heart and kidney ...
am i anorexic?	3/24/2009
Q: I'm a 15 year old girl, and I have been thinking that I'm fat since the age of 13. I am 5'1 and 115 ... A: Brettney, Part of puberty is that you will gain weight and that's because your body is changing ...
Concerned	3/22/2009
Q: I don't even know if I should be here or not, I didn't go through a full fledged anorexic binge like ... A: If your doctor isnt helping you then find someone else who will because constipation is serious it ...
What is wrong with me?	3/22/2009
Q: I have suffered from a selective eating disorder all my life although recently I have gained the ... A: You're obsessing over your weight and that's not good because that's a sign you're having a ...
recovered anorexic now fat	3/21/2009
Q: I want to know how to deal with eating disorder treatment teams when you have become overweight. I ... A: Starving yourself and cutting food off completely won't help you to lose weight. Unfortunately the ...
Is it a problem?	3/18/2009
Q: I live in the US. My Husband is 27 years old and currently weighs 134 lbs and dropping. (he's ... A: It's time to seek out some counseling to deal with this because it sounds to me like he's obsessed ...
eating too much	3/16/2009
Q: and when I came home from college on spring break I realized I had become about 8 pounds ... A: When you binge and purge repeatedly you can throw off your metabolism which can cause significant ...
questionable weight gain	3/8/2009
Q: I am 20 years old, female, 5'5, 19% bmi, weighing about 123 lbs. I use to weigh 135 but in 2 months ... A: Giving the fact that you're eating some days and then going not eating and even eating on the run ...
Embarrassing Question	3/8/2009
Q: I had an eating disorder for a very long time. Now, 6 months into recovery I am finding that my sex ... A: Eating disorders can cause changes in your hormones which can send your sex drive up or down. You're ...
the liver and eating disorders	3/6/2009
Q: However Ive noticed her slipping back into her old ways - only eating soup, locking herself in her ... A: Yes eating disorders can cause serious problems with most of the organs in the body by throwing off ...
wondering what's going on	3/5/2009
Q: i have had an eating disorder for 4 years now. i recently went into the hospital at 86 lbs (5'4) and ... A: You're dealing with both water weight and fat retention and that's your body's way of readjusting ...
Scared About Weight Gain	3/3/2009
Q: how are you? I am a 20-year-old, 5'4" girl. I currently weigh around 78 pounds. Throughout my ... A: The only way you'll know the condition of your metabolism is to see your doctor, but look online at ...
Recovering from Anorexia	3/2/2009
Q: Nafeesah! Okay, so I had a "diet" spell for about a year when I was 14 and went from 120lbs to about ... A: Eating disorders can cause women to have issues with fertility, but if you get to your doctor and ...
Periods and Anorexia?	3/1/2009
Q: Sally! Okay, so I had a "diet" spell for about a year when I was 14 and went from 120lbs to about ... A: You're not infertile, but you need to stop with the starvation diet because it's affecting your ...
Recovery Process	2/27/2009
Q: i've just begun my recovery from anorexia and i'm concerned at the rate i'm gaining weight. I've ... A: Your body is in recooperation and recovery mode so you're going to see things like rapid weight gain ...
eating disorderss	2/26/2009
Q: my names ellie im 14 and live in england..right well i dont really knwo where to start,but about a ... A: At 14 you're going through puberty so you're going to gain some weight because that's your body ...
Bloodshot eyes.	2/23/2009
Q: I have anorexia, and my doctor said that my immune system, followed by my kidneys and other vital ... A: I don't like saying this, but you are slowly killing yourself and what your doctor said is that your ...
Is this an eating disorder?	2/22/2009
Q: My girlfriend is a very health conscious person. She is a pre-nursing stundent with a minor in ... A: She is underweight for her age and if you go online and Google what's the correct weight for someone ...
starvation of the elderly	2/12/2009
Q: My father is 82 years. My stepmother is a registered nurse and knows how to do what she is doing ... A: If you know your stepmother is inducing a condition that isnt warranted you can report her for ...
starvation recovery	2/10/2009
Q: My husband is with his 86 y.o. mother, who, after illness and self-imposed isolation, has lost much ... A: Since I am not a doctor I can't advise you medically in-depth. Have you thought about Ensure(this ...
gaining after an ED	1/26/2009
Q: Nafeesah, Firstly i'd like to say, i have come an incredibly long way since about January of 2006. ... A: The issue with eating disorders is hormonal balance and when you're anorexic and bulimic you can ...
University	1/23/2009
Q: I've had anorexia for about 4 years and for the past 7 months have been able to maintain a weight of ... A: Your medical issues won't stop you from getting into medical school, but you want to get your eating ...
bulimic anorexic heart rate	1/20/2009
Q: 5 years about 4 months ago i almost died and it scared me enough to try and get help although i did ... A: Having a heart rate of 103-106 is too fast you'll throw your heart rate off which can result in a ...
Eating Disorder Question	1/17/2009
Q: Lately, I've been eating A LOT less. I actually ENJOY the feeling that my stomach gets when I'm ... A: Anytime you start making yourself purge meaning vomiting yes you are bulimic. I would stop while ...
Anorexia recovery; concerns, questions, feelings and thoughts..	1/9/2009
Q: I am 18 years old and am recovering from anorexia. I am 5 feet 4 inches and have been recovering ... A: Part of recovering from an eating disorder is that you can't rush to gain weight back it has to be ...
Rebound Effect	1/1/2009
Q: My history is a long one. I was a overweight child, started to diet by cutting out carbs and sugars ... A: Your hormones are off that's why your weight fluxuates and that's something you need to discuss with ...
i cant take this anymore	12/23/2008
Q: Nafeesh, I have been battling an eating disorder for the past four years. It started out with ... A: I would consult with your doctor to get your body chemistry checked and stablized so you can work on ...
Eating	12/19/2008
Q: I am concerned about my eating and was hopinh you could help. In grade nine I started myself on a ... A: Your body is still growing in grade and high school, and restricting your eating is depriving your ...
eating disorder?	12/17/2008
Q: I've been struggling with myself for a while. I know that my thoughts and habits aren't normal. ... A: yeah it sounds like an eating disorder sounds like you are a binge eater. The average person should ...
My girlfriend is making herself because she wants to be a model	12/3/2008
Q: My girlfriend (she's 18 and I'm 19) wants to loss another 20 pounds (she's about 100) with diet ... A: Now that you got her parents and friends attention it's time to stage an intervention so she can get ...
My girlfriend is making herself because she wants to be a model	12/3/2008
Q: My girlfriend (she's 18 and I'm 19) wants to loss another 20 pounds (she's about 100) with diet ... A: Anytime an agency tells models to lose weight and many do this to stay working and you have every ...
My girlfriend is making herself because she wants to be a model	12/2/2008
Q: My girlfriend (she's 18 and I'm 19) wants to loss another 20 pounds (she's about 100) with diet ... A: Tell her that many models are getting let go because the fashion industry is coming into scrutiny ...
Recovered?	11/30/2008
Q: I am an eighteen year old living in Texas. I had an eating disorder from the time I was twelve ... A: Maybe you need to talk to someone because it sounds like you're under stress right now and it's ...
Eating Disorter?	11/25/2008
Q: I'm not sure if this is an eating disorter, but it seems that I've been eating LOTS of food, healthy ... A: No that doesnt sound like an eating disorder. An eating disorder would be if you're constantly ...
Bulimia, ADHD, ADD, extreme impulses	11/6/2008
Q: I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 7 years old and was prescribed Strattera. The medicine did ... A: Have you considered counseling to work through issues that triggers emotional things on impulse. I ...
Metabolism concerns	10/30/2008
Q: I have recently gained what i feel in excessive weight. I have been unhappy with my weight for a ... A: With many who deal with eating disorders binging can in fact throw your metabolism off and cause ...
Recovery-weight gain/calorie intake	10/29/2008
Q: I'm a bit shy about this and it might sound a bit awkward but I need some help. I've been struggling ... A: When you binge and purge it can throw off one's body chemistry and you need to consume at least ...
excessive vomiting	10/23/2008
Q: i vomit whenever i eat any sweet thing after meal, whenever i m exhausted. this vomiting is ... A: You need to actually have tests run on you because this isnt an eating disorder. You need to talk to ...
eating disorder	10/19/2008
Q: I hate my body i am 11 stones just 5 3" i eat and eat and eat then throw up i do this at lease 5 ... A: You're just an 11 year old kid you don't need to really lose weight your body goes through changes ...
is it the beginning?	10/9/2008
Q: on and off i've felt the need to not eat and im constantly weighing myself but im never satisfied ... A: If you're finding yourself exercising, measuring food and snack portions constantly, and not eating ...
what should i do?	10/4/2008
Q: i am kitty 19 years old...i hope you can help me with this...i don't know what to do when i am in ... A: This is typical of emotional eaters to eat large quantities of food and then go through periods of ...
Help please	9/27/2008
Q: I'm so frustrated and sick and tired of obsessing about calories, fat, how much exercise I need to ... A: Sarah, As someone who has dealt with an eating disorder I know what you're feeling, but have you ...
Fever due to eating disorder	9/26/2008
Q: My age is 18 and i am male.I want to ask you a queqtion that when i drink water in between eating ... A: Getting a fever from an eating disorder is serious this can cause a lot of problems and if you're ...
relapse!.. pills?!	9/26/2008
Q: I've been dealing with my ED behaivors for almost two years. And I've been trying to recover since ... A: Your grandmother doesnt know how serious it is to give someone who's dealing with an eating disorder ...
bloating	9/13/2008
Q: I need some help with a problem with bloating. I am Ana/Bul that uses laxatives. Three days ago, ... A: First off STOP using laxatives. Why you're bloated is because you're screwing up your body's ...
scared	9/12/2008
Q: i am 38 years old,my entire life since about age 12 I've had eating disorders,from anorexic to ... A: Eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia can cause hormonal imbalances that can cause fluid ...
4 years of an eating disorder and recovering	9/8/2008
Q: I will try to make this brief. I have had anorexia nervousa for over 4 years now and am currently in ... A: If you have insurance you should be able to get into an inpatient treatment. I would look for ...
Relapse	9/7/2008
Q: My name is Jessica and I am a seventeen year old living in Texas. I was bulimic with anorectic ... A: You have to learn how to engage in other things than binging and purging. I had to learn that in my ...
trying to get back periods	9/6/2008
Q: After loosing a lot of weight rapidly, I lost my periods - haven't had a cycle since November of ... A: I would actually speak to a gynecologist(doctor specializing in women's health) to find out why your ...
bullimia	9/2/2008
Q: I have heard that bingeing and purging really doesn't help you loose weigh. Can you actually gain ... A: Bulimics who excessively binge and purge may lose weight, but it only causes them to regain the ...
questions about bulimia	8/31/2008
Q: I am female, 17yrs old, i've had issues with binge eating since 14 and throwing up since 15. I'm in ... A: No our weight flucuates and if you're vomiting out of control you trained your body to do that. Once ...
Skin Soreness	8/30/2008
Q: I suffered from an eating disorder and over-exercising for 2 years. After "going without" food for ... A: Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it can adjust to weight gain and loss, but seeing ...
Help	8/29/2008
Q: and firstable, thanks My name is Sebastian and im from Colombia, South America. I’m 17 years old ... A: You can't deprive your body of nutrients that can mess up your hormones and your periods can be off ...
Roommate has bulemia	8/27/2008
Q: One of my roommates and I have noticed that this new girl who lives with us for another week and ... A: Women who have eating disorders act like nothing's wrong and that it's ok when in fact what they're ...
Roommate has bulemia	8/25/2008
Q: One of my roommates and I have noticed that this new girl who lives with us for another week and ... A: It's time to stage an intervention because you have a possible medical emergency because you don't ...
Eating Disorder.	8/14/2008
Q: I'm Thirteen, and as of now, I'm suffering from disordered eating. It's so hard. I mean, I don't ... A: Have you considered a treatment program like the Rader Institute maybe going on an outpatient basis. ...
I need help	8/8/2008
Q: For the past couple of months, every time I eat something large or even very small portions of food, ... A: When you get so used to making yourself vomit some bulimics train their bodies to purge themselves ...
Beginning of Anorexia	6/16/2008
Q: I am 5'5 I weigh 109 lbs and am a 14 year old female. I know this is a pretty healthy weight, but I ... A: You're not anorexic, but you are obsessing over food and weight which are traits of someone who's ...
Recovering from Rapid Anorexia Nervosa	6/13/2008
Q: I'm a 21 year old Female, i've only been battling anorexia nervosa/obsessive compulsive excercising ... A: The issue with anorexia is that this disease can do some major damage to your menstrual cycle and ...

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