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| Not losing, just never gained. | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I'm currently waiting to start contemplation work with a local ED clinic. I feel like i'm making a ...
A: Can you tell the difference between your eating disorder voice and your healthy voice? This is what ...
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| my diet | 11/15/2009 |
Q: i used to weigh 168 pds. i lost weight. i went down to 150 pds. now i am 154. i was drinking diet ...
A: Stephanie, I'm so glad that you wrote!! Diet soda is not good at all -- the aspartame is really an ...
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| purging anorexia + water fast | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Im binging and purging 10-15 times per day.Im desperate to break the cycle, im under suicide watch ...
A: You have been very ill! When a person starts to stop purging, there is always weight gain because ...
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| very bad expirience | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Well, i´ve had a pretty bad expirience for de past year or so. I had always wanted to be a model, ...
A: Yu have had a very bad experience, indeed!! I'm so glad that you wrote. It is so scary when our ...
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| weight | 11/13/2009 |
Q: im a 17 year old girl. I just want to ask you about my weight , just if you can aswer it,,,cuz i ...
A: Your weight, exactly where you are right now, is perfect for you. If you lost 2kg, you'd be taking ...
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| Can I get out of this by myself??? | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Well, here’s how the story goes… I was always an active kid but after my teens I gained some weight ...
A: It would be fine for you to move up to 1500 calories for the next few weeks. Your exercise sounds ...
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| im so confussed | 11/10/2009 |
Q: i feel really really confused , my name is Natalie , him 17 years old and nearly 18 years old i have ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote -- I really understand what you're saying! When people call me to come ...
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| Swelling | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have to say I am thrilled that I found this site! I am extremely desperate to get help. I am a ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! One big question I have for you -- are you seeing a therapist or ...
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| Eating Disorder | 11/8/2009 |
Q: But when I am home alone I Throwing up after everything. In the last 2 months I have lost about 35 ...
A: Eating disorders are great when a person first starts one. But very soon they stop working. You'll ...
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| Ruptured Esophogus | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I've been bulimic for about a year now i believe but just recently I have been getting pretty bad ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! What you're doing is not "bad!" Eating disorders are coping ...
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| Get my body back to health | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have been struggling with bulimia for the past 3 months. At first it started out as a form of ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! It's hard for me to advise you without knowing your weight -- but your ...
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| How much to eat? | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have been in the "recovery" phase of anorexia for many months now, but just recently decided to ...
A: It's wonderful that you're in the recovery phase right now. Are you working with a therapist? Are ...
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| weight gain | 11/2/2009 |
Q: i am currently recovering from an extreme low calorie diet and to an extent anorexia, bearing in ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote. I'm glad that you've reached a place where you're pleased with the way ...
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| Distorted face when I eat | 11/2/2009 |
Q: i have been bulimic for about 2 years, after counselling I got better. I am quite happy however i ...
A: I would agree with your doctor's assessment when he says it is something with your glands. I would ...
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| weight flucuations recovering anorexic | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I am a recovering anorexic and have just started eating normally about three months ago. I am really ...
A: Your workout schedule sounds good -- I can tell that this part of the recovery process for you is ...
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| Weight Gain | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Just recently I was in an acute facility for anorexia. I have bouts of binging and purging as well. ...
A: I'm so sorry this is happening to you! I will start out by telling you how much I hate insurance ...
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| Do I have an ED? | 10/29/2009 |
Q: When I was about 13 I started to become more aware of my body. I had been a competitive gymnast for ...
A: The thing is that your metabolism is taking a big hit! It needs food to keep going at a high, ...
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| Not losing, just never gained. | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I'm currently waiting to start contemplation work with a local ED clinic. I feel like i'm making a ...
A: You are very anorexic at your current height and weight! I am thrilled that you're going to a local ...
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| Switch of Eating Disorders | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I really hope you can help me. The thing is I've been suffering from depression and an eating ...
A: I'm so sorry that this is happening for you! I will tell you that it is not at all uncommon for ...
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| My mum is obsessed with what i eat. | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i am 14/15 year old female and i weigh 8stone 2. My mum keeps going on about what i eat even though ...
A: I'm so glad you wrote me! Just tell the doctor the truth. In the few days before your appointment, ...
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| male anorexia | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My husband wakes each morning and never eats breakfast, only coffee and maybe he picks a few bites ...
A: It sounds to me as if your husband has a definite problem. Your daughter is right -- you are ...
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| Anorexia recovery and overeating | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have been in recovery for anorexia for about 4 months now. I am gaining weight properly, only 10 ...
A: What you're feeling is very common. Your weight will be redistributed-- usually anywhere from 3-6 ...
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| Do I have an ED? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: When I was about 13 I started to become more aware of my body. I had been a competitive gymnast for ...
A: Height and weight are not the only indicators of an eating disorder. There is a possibility that ...
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| is this an eating disorder? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: okay so im your average active cheerleader, the doctor said that im always sick cause im under ...
A: I know you're not going to want to hear this -- but at least according to your height and weight, ...
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| Do I have an eating disorder? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Many of my family and friends, as well as myself, have been wondering if I have an eating disorder. ...
A: My first question is what is your height and weight -- you sound very very thin and ill. My guess ...
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| starving self | 10/25/2009 |
Q: my husband has CA and is refusing all food. He is on Chemo %26 radiation. He has not eaten ...
A: This must be so difficult for you -- particularly with the alzheimers and diarrhea -- This is really ...
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| I feel like a failure | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I'm 23 years old and I'm trying to recover from my 7 year long battle with anorexia and bulimia. ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! Did you know that you're a perfect height and weight?? If you go ...
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| does my friend have eatting disorders? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: i was wonderring if my friend has eatting disorders. she barly eats and allways sais everything is ...
A: From what you're describing to me, it sounds as if your friend could very well have anorexia! For ...
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| Weight redistribution | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Im a recovering anorexic. Ive been doing well over the past two years and have maintained my goal ...
A: It sounds to be as if you're under quite a lot of stress -- combined with the severe depression. ...
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| Anorexia recovery and overeating | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have been in recovery for anorexia for about 4 months now. I am gaining weight properly, only 10 ...
A: Guess what -- your parents don't have to be involved with your eating. You can set your own ...
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| Anorexia.... | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Every diet i tried and no matter how much i excercised i never could lose weight. One day i decided ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! A couple of things came to mind as I was reading your note. The ...
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| Fasting | 10/21/2009 |
Q: So.. i've been on a water fast for 2 days now. I'm 5'9" and was 101.64lbs just a while ago... but ...
A: , Eating without gaining weight is not possible! Literally not possible. You are very anorexic -- ...
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| my health. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Im a relatively messed upp person. I've suffered from depression since I was little and have been ...
A: Eating disorders are coping mechanisms that people learn to use when they're under a lot of stress. ...
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| Anorexia and Messed Up Metabolism | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I've struggled with anorexia for about 4 years now and am currently 20 years old, 5'3 and 93ish ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! When an eating disorder begins, it is terrific! It seems to be a ...
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| anorexia treatment and dealing with parents | 10/18/2009 |
Q: my friend knew i was Ana and told her sister figuring she could help.she asked her sister not to ...
A: It sounds as if there are a lot of people out there who care about you! People who also recognize ...
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| Control, or lack of it? | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Im 34 years old and I have schizzoaffective disorder. I gave up smoking over a week ago, and have ...
A: I want to thank you so much for writing and I want to congratulate you for reaching out! It's hard ...
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| Purging and water rentention? | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I am 17 years old with anorexia (purging subtype). I entered recovery and gained the weight I needed ...
A: Congratulations! You are doing all of the right things -- therapist, nutritionist -- and ...
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| Anorexia recovery and overeating | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I have been in recovery for anorexia for about 4 months now. I am gaining weight properly, only 10 ...
A: First of all, congratulations on being in recovery! I'm so glad that you wrote -- it's important ...
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| Do I have an Eating Disorder? | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a 28 yr old female 5'3" and I currently weigh 97 pounds. Normally I weigh around 107 but ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! Yes, you are probably within the weight range to be considered anorexic ...
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| Is this a problem? or could it become one? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I'm 25. For many years I was bulimic. I have been recovered for about 6 years. But this is the ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! I have seen what you're experiencing many many times. You are ...
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| Gaining and Maintaing Weight | 10/12/2009 |
Q: In several months I lost over 30 pounds by strict dieting and light exercise, brining my current ...
A: I truly understand the guilty feeling! One part of you has this very loud eating disorder voice -- ...
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| Im confused, please help me | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Writing you this is very hard for me to do. i dont know where to even start but i feel like i need ...
A: Of course, you're scared, Angela. You have a very serious condition. You are obsessed, frightened, ...
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| What's wrong with me?! I don't even know where to start | 10/11/2009 |
Q: This is going to be long in an attempt to describe my whole situation. EDIT:I'm terribly sorry ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote me --- and I feel so sad that you are so abused!! First physical abuse ...
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| food | 10/10/2009 |
Q: what is the best thing to start eating of a previous anorexic disorder?
A: The best thing for you to do is to see a good dietitian or nutritionist! They will give you a food ...
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| Recovery | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old and recovered from servere anorexia, I have been eating enough and eating healthy ...
A: Yea Yea -- I'm so glad you went to an endocrinologist! Perfect -- did you tell the doctor about the ...
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| Im confused, please help me | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Writing you this is very hard for me to do. i dont know where to even start but i feel like i need ...
A: I can tell from your letter that you are very ill from the eating disorder. When you get to the ...
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| Gaining and Maintaing Weight | 10/1/2009 |
Q: In several months I lost over 30 pounds by strict dieting and light exercise, brining my current ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! It's wonderful that you want to gain weight. The first thing I ...
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| what is wrong with my eating habits? | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have never been diagnosed with an eating disorder. i am 20 years old, 5 foot 7 and i weigh roughly ...
A: Not being able to tell when you're hungry has a name -- it's called lack of proprioceptive or ...
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| eating disorders | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have been struggling with anorexia for a little over a year now. I am 15 years old and have never ...
A: I think you should get to the doctor as soon as possible. Talk with them about the problem -- see ...
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| 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: It's so good of you to write! I truly believe that it's not the person that fails treatment but the ...
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| Calories To Recover? | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am sixteen and was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa just a few days ago. I am 5'5" and weigh around ...
A: On the website, Katie, write them and ask them how much they can slide their fees! Get some more ...
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| eating disorders | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have been struggling with anorexia for a little over a year now. I am 15 years old and have never ...
A: Not getting your period is definitely one of the symptoms of anorexia nervosa. I hope that you can ...
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| what is wrong with my eating habits? | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have never been diagnosed with an eating disorder. i am 20 years old, 5 foot 7 and i weigh roughly ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! You are frail and underweight for your height and weight. There is ...
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| Calories To Recover? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I am sixteen and was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa just a few days ago. I am 5'5" and weigh around ...
A: Anorexia is very dangerous and it's wonderful that you have a doctor that recognizes that! One ...
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| post anorexia facial acne | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My daughter suffered with anorexia from 15-19 and then went directly into bingeing/bulimia/self ...
A: It's so hard to see one of our children struggling so much.... If she were my daughter, I would ...
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| Weight loss AFTER anorexia | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Is it true that, after experiencing an eating disorder such as anorexia, it becomes close to if not ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! I think you've gotten some pretty inaccurate information. None of ...
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| Bulimia in Young Males | 9/22/2009 |
Q: First I would like to say thank you for volunteering your expertise on this site. What a wonderful ...
A: It's such a shame about your son! There is a place in Knoxville, TN called Mercy Ministeries (?) ...
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| anorexia and diet | 9/22/2009 |
Q: ive been suffering with anorexia most of my teenage life and am now 18,but have been really ...
A: I'm so glad that you did because it's so important right now that you start getting a proper diet. ...
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| anorexia recovery | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I am no longer restricting and have managed to stop exercising. I have been managing to eat regular ...
A: It's so so great that you're in out-patient therapy. You're doing very well with the anorexia which ...
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| Am I anorexic or extreme dieting | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I starve myself as much as I can I also purge when I'm 2 full and I exercise for lik hours I also ...
A: It sounds as if your mom loves you very much and she knows that the only way that you can be a ...
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| Rapid weight gain | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I'm 31, suffered from A from 12-20. Was put in 28 day program at 87lbs, "graduated" at 95. ...
A: Sorry -- in your first note you mentioned a homeopath and I didn't see anything about functional ...
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| I May Be Anorexic | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Jeanne, I think I may be anorexic, and if I am I want to get over it. I don't eat much because I ...
A: I don't know if you're clinically anorexic but I do know that when your friends notice your weight, ...
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| Could of had an eating disorder? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Okay, so I'm sixteen and well this summer all I thought about was food and my weight. I stopped ...
A: You are certainly are headed for a clinical eating disorder! You're weight is still fairly healthy ...
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| Confused - is this a problem? | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I am doing very well at the moment, but over the last few years have tended to slip into obsessions ...
A: I believe that you have something called EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified). This is ...
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| recovering from anorexia | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I was always a bit chubby - healthy but still chubby -. Around 7 months ago I decided I needed to ...
A: I think it's so wonderful that you're eating again! It's not fun restricting for days in a row!! ...
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| Accepting i need to change. | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i've recently been diagnosed as having an eating disorder and i'm struggling to accept it and to ...
A: I am thrilled to hear your response. Congratulations! It takes so much courage to look at ...
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| Rapid weight gain | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I'm 31, suffered from A from 12-20. Was put in 28 day program at 87lbs, "graduated" at 95. ...
A: I can really understand why you're so unhappy right now! It would be a great idea if you went to ...
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| Am I anorexic or extreme dieting | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I starve myself as much as I can I also purge when I'm 2 full and I exercise for lik hours I also ...
A: What you're feeling is typical anorexic thinking. People when they're 65 pounds think they're fat! ...
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| menstural problems after anorexia | 9/12/2009 |
Q: mam i m an indian aged 18..recently in november i started my journey to loose weight as i was ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote. Yes, you can get your menstrual cycle back and you're so correct that ...
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| My friend | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I'm writing for a few reasons. My friend/co-worker has bulimia and possibly a form of anorexia (if ...
A: Your friend is so lucky to have you! She definitely is anorexic and bulimic... no doubt. It sounds ...
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| Could of had an eating disorder? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Okay, so I'm sixteen and well this summer all I thought about was food and my weight. I stopped ...
A: What is your height and weight? Did you lose a lot of weight with the starving and exercise you did ...
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| IP Treatment | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I'm 22 and was wondering: at what point is IP treatment recommended? Here is a little background of ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! The first question I have for you is if you've ever seen a therapist ...
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| kidney issues | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have had anorexia for about 30 years, usually maintaining a BMI of 17 during well years and ...
A: I'm not a physician but because of your eating disorder, your levels are always going to be going up ...
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| Anorexia | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I'm a 16 year old girl, i'm 5'5 and 103 pounds. I really need advice and help. I eat from 500 to ...
A: I can really understand what it's like to live in a world where you're obsessed with exercising and ...
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| Boost metabolism | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently in recovery from anorexia on an outpatient basis for the second time. I am 16, 5'2'' ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! You don't need to increase your calories unless your doctor, ...
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| my friend has an obsession with healthy eating longterm | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My really good friend at the end of last year decided she was going to go healthy. She ended up ...
A: Your friend is very lucky to have YOU for a friend! A couple of things -- it sounds to me as if ...
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| Accepting i need to change. | 9/10/2009 |
Q: i've recently been diagnosed as having an eating disorder and i'm struggling to accept it and to ...
A: I felt so sad reading your note. You really do have an eating disorder. You have a BMI of 14.9 -- ...
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| fitness | 9/8/2009 |
Q: What is the average weight for a 16 years old girl of 5.7' height. My granddaughter is very thin ...
A: This is difficult because I don't know the body type of your granddaughter -- I would say anywhere ...
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| Chewing and Spitting | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have been chewing and spitting on and off for about a year, with the past seven months or so being ...
A: I look at this kind of behavior as a type of habit, as a type of obsessive-compulsive behavior. I ...
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| medical issues? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I don't know if you would be able to help me with this at all... I've struggled with anorexia for ...
A: In regards to anxiety and panic attacks, many people can all of a sudden find themselves in the ...
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| weight gain | 9/3/2009 |
Q: im female age 26 and my weight is 35kg i want to gain weight i have a twin she is also skiny as i am ...
A: You are anorexic -- very very thin!! To the place where it's dangerous to your health. Please get ...
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| Weight fluctuations | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I suffered with anorexia about 2 years ago and spent a year in hospital where i gained the weight ...
A: It seems that you are at a very healthy weight! My suggestion to you would be a pretty easy ...
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| weight gain | 9/2/2009 |
Q: im female age 26 and my weight is 35kg i want to gain weight i have a twin she is also skiny as i am ...
A: You are very small! How tall are you? The diet plan I really like the best is what is called the ...
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| Weight fluctuations | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I suffered with anorexia about 2 years ago and spent a year in hospital where i gained the weight ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote!! How long has the weight been increasing? What is your height and ...
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| Do I have an eating disorder? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I am a 20,female from uk.I don't really know how to type this email, because discussing my weight is ...
A: It is so sad when we realize that we have such a serious condition. There is such a big part of us ...
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| Do I have an eating disorder? | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am a 20,female from uk.I don't really know how to type this email, because discussing my weight is ...
A: I'm so sorry to have to tell you that you do have an eating disorder -- anorexia nervosa. One of ...
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| unknown weight gain? | 8/30/2009 |
Q: ive been suffering with anorexia for two years and im trying to at least stop loosing weight and ...
A: It's wonderful that you're trying to stop losing now. You are still quite anorexic given your ...
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| eating disorder | 8/29/2009 |
Q: i read some stories and i am 38 yrs old and have been battling aneorexia/bulima since i was 18 just ...
A: I'm so sorry that you've had such poor experience with eating disorder treatment centers. I truly ...
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| No weight loss after 3 years of trying!! | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am DESPERATE for help. I am 32 years old, female, 5'5, 132 pounds. My entire life I have weighed ...
A: I just had an email from a young woman who asked me if she should see an endocrinologist. I would ...
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| Recovery | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old and recovered from servere anorexia, I have been eating enough and eating healthy ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! I think another doctor is in order and a visit to an endocrinologist ...
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| Have anorexia but don't want treatment. | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have had numerous Ed's in the past 13 years. COE when I was a teen and then bingeing and purging ...
A: It sounds as if you're a really good anorexic! One of the unfortunate things that happens with ...
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| Who do I turn to? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 yr recovering AA-er, a 20 yr x smoker, ADD, BiPolar, OCD (on meds) and many years of ACOA ...
A: It's great that you wrote! Congratulations on your long-term sobriety! Frequently people who get ...
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| Menstrual Cycle | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Rust. I was diagnosed with an eating disorder a few months ago. This problem began about a year ...
A: I don't know of any over-the-counter medication that can help you menstruate again. Can you go to ...
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| Am i anorexic?? | 8/25/2009 |
Q: For the past year i have slowly restricited my food intake, i now go 3 days with out food and will ...
A: Absolutely, you should be concerned! You're not eating, dramatically reducing your food intake, and ...
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| medical issues? | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I don't know if you would be able to help me with this at all... I've struggled with anorexia for ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! I'm glad that you gave me the details of your recovery history. I'm ...
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| Swelling | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I've meassged before about this, but its really starting to bother and upset me now. I was bulimic ...
A: Dave -- My guess is that you probably have something else going on. I think you should get to your ...
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| Eating Disorders | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Sorry to bother you I just I'm not sure about a lot. I think I might have an eating disorder but I ...
A: I hope you can hear me -- with purging blood, etc., you are definitely at a dangerous place in the ...
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| anorexia/binge eating | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I am 19years old and became anorexic when i was 15. i lost about 20kg, from 63kg down to about 45kg. ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! You've been having such a difficult time. I feel so sad when I hear ...
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| trusting my body | 8/22/2009 |
Q: i want to thank you in advance for answering my question and i want to say that i think what your ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! What you're experiencing right now is what separates the men from the ...
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| Eating Disorders | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Sorry to bother you I just I'm not sure about a lot. I think I might have an eating disorder but I ...
A: I'm so glad you wrote back -- it sounds to me as if the depression and anxiety are still a problem. ...
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| Metabolism Recovery after Anorexia | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Jeanne, First of all, I want to thank you for being sharing your expertise and kind words with ...
A: Congratulations! You're doing beautifully in your recovery. You're doing exactly whaqt you're ...
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| Maintaining as a first step to recovery. | 8/15/2009 |
Q: i am 19 years old and 5ft2. When i went to university i gained weight and reached 120 pounds. ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! And best of ll, I'm so happy you're getting help! Your psychiatrist ...
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| Bone Density | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with anorexia 7 months ago and since then have managed to mostly maintain my weight ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me -- and I"m particularly glad that you're concerned! This means that ...
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| what if you eat yet you lose weight? | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My mom, if she eats something that doesn't agree with her body like oily foods she ends up losing so ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! I can tell how worried you are about your mom! It's possible that ...
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| Eating Disorders | 8/12/2009 |
Q: Sorry to bother you I just I'm not sure about a lot. I think I might have an eating disorder but I ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! You've gone from bulimia to anorexia. Being anorexic is not always ...
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| I just need to know | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My name is Maddie and I'm 19yrs old. I'm quite ashamed to be writing this, i guess thats the reason ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote me! It takes courage to be able to talk about all of this. First of ...
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| why am i not putting weight back on? | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I know my body isn't healthy because I haven't reached my body weight that it needs to be at. I know ...
A: It's really time to bring in those professionals, Maple. If you go to www.mirasol.net, you'll find ...
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| Problem or not? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I always was a fat kid I suffered from both anorexia and bulimia for a number of years. I have been ...
A: It is not at all normal to cry when you eat! Eating is something that should be fun and nourishing ...
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| why am i not putting weight back on? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I know my body isn't healthy because I haven't reached my body weight that it needs to be at. I know ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! Have you been to a doctor for a check up? I think that should come ...
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| I need some advice, I'm scared. | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My name is Kerry and I am 12 years old. I want to thankyou for taking the time to read my letter. ...
A: This is another sign of anorexia, Kerry, is not having your period! I am so glad that you've told ...
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| I need some advice, I'm scared. | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My name is Kerry and I am 12 years old. I want to thankyou for taking the time to read my letter. ...
A: It doesn't matter what the other people look like to you! I'm sure they are anorexic just as I'm ...
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| Treatment | 8/7/2009 |
Q: It's Steph again. I'd first contacted you on July 16th because i was scared to drink water, and you ...
A: It sounds to be as if your severely depressed, Steph, because you can't do anything! I read a ...
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| Treatment | 8/7/2009 |
Q: It's Steph again. I'd first contacted you on July 16th because i was scared to drink water, and you ...
A: Steph, dear -- having to drop out of school is a real consequence. Can you remember what it was ...
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| Treatment | 8/7/2009 |
Q: It's Steph again. I'd first contacted you on July 16th because i was scared to drink water, and you ...
A: You are just as much at risk as your friend is! I would like to see you get into treatment before ...
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| Confused... | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could offer me some advice... I'm 18, 5ft 4 and currently weigh 7 stone 9. I ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! This is exactly what you need to be doing -- and that is getting ...
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| I Don't Know If I Have A Eating Disorder Or Not | 8/6/2009 |
Q: my name is Korena and I'm 13. I don't know if I have a eating disorder or not, and i want to know ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! It's wonderful when kids check things out so they can take care of ...
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| worried about nephew | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a nephew who is seven. He has been taking karate lessons for about six months which I think ...
A: It's amazing to me where kids pick up "stuff." He's a TV watcher and TV is full of diet ideas ...
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| Obsessing | 8/5/2009 |
Q: it's still Lia bugging you...the site just made me ask a new question instead of "follow-up" because ...
A: You are not bugging me at all! The OCD is rather like a which came first, the chicken or the egg, ...
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| confused, do i have an eating disorder? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Alright - So...I know I DID have some type of an eating disorder a while back. It was related to ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! First of all, you really need to see a nutritionist and get a good ...
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| Permanant damage? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: my name is Jane, i'm 27 and i've was bulimic for about 8 years, anorexic for 1. I was hospitalised ...
A: I can understand your concern -- and congratulations on your recovery. If only everyone were like ...
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| My eating disorder is ruining my life!!! Please help!! | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am a 16 year old female and I have anorexia. I started my disordered eating when I was 12. It ...
A: Here's what you need to do -- you need to see your counselor and tell her that you need some ...
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| My eating disorder is ruining my life!!! Please help!! | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am a 16 year old female and I have anorexia. I started my disordered eating when I was 12. It ...
A: It sounds as if your mom is probably scared about your family's financial situation right now. ...
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| My eating disorder is ruining my life!!! Please help!! | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 16 year old female and I have anorexia. I started my disordered eating when I was 12. It ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! You are really struggling right now! How many times a week are you ...
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| Anorexia Recovery | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am 5 months into recovering from 11 years of anorexia. I brought my weight up from 102 to 135 ...
A: Congratulations on doing so well in your recovery! It's wonderful In regards to the bingeing, it ...
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| Previous Eating disorder | 8/3/2009 |
Q: over a year ago I was diagnosed with annorexia nervosa and was referred to hospital where i ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me -- and I"m so sorry to hear that you're struggling so much. Eating ...
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| Maintaining on 900 calories | 8/3/2009 |
Q: i am suffering from anorexia and my weight is holding at 900 calorie and i weigh 34kgs at 5ft 1, my ...
A: What happens when you're eating so little is that your metabolism literally goes into starvation ...
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| Justifications | 7/31/2009 |
Q: ..I was wondering whether someone who had been restricting/purging for 4+ years could actually lose ...
A: I love talking with you! There is a phrase in the recovery community that is "terminally unique." ...
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| Justifications | 7/31/2009 |
Q: ..I was wondering whether someone who had been restricting/purging for 4+ years could actually lose ...
A: In your original email you talked about not being able to eat real foods and that you mostly just ...
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| Please please help! | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I am in desperate need for help concerning my recent weight gain. Previously (around 3 months ago) i ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! It sounds as if you're really struggling and it also sounds like you've ...
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| Disordered Thinking | 7/30/2009 |
Q: About a year or so ago, I weighed about 141 pounds at 5'0" tall. I cut out sodas and made some ...
A: I can tell that you're really struggling! I'm so glad that you wrote me! Ideally you could go to a ...
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| Problem or not? | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I always was a fat kid I suffered from both anorexia and bulimia for a number of years. I have been ...
A: You are a perfect example of someone who is switching eating disorders! You've gone from anorexia ...
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| steps? | 7/30/2009 |
Q: i know that an eating disorder does not develop over night. But what are the steps in its ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! There is no order whatsoever in the development of an eating ...
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| Throwing up | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Rust, My name is Calissa. I'll be 12 in August 15. I got grounded for a week and couldn't use the ...
A: I'm so glad that I asked you your height and weight. Your BMI is around 14.2 -- which tells me that ...
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| anorexia and bulimia | 7/27/2009 |
Q: i've had anorexia for the past two years and recently i had to withdraw from uni to go to an ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote me! It sounds like the eating disorder has really gotten a grip on you! ...
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| Justifications | 7/26/2009 |
Q: ..I was wondering whether someone who had been restricting/purging for 4+ years could actually lose ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote me! You are certainly anorexic and you are at risk! Anorexia is the ...
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| Candida after Bulimia? | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I suffered from bulimia for a few years, due to pressures being an athlete. Now, nearly being ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! It's wonderful that you're recovered from the eating disorder! The ...
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| I am scared about the damages | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I am 14 and I restricted my eating in March. I skipped all my school lunches. My mom detected the ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote me! I can be scary when you think about how damaging an eating disorder ...
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| I need some advice, I'm scared. | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My name is Kerry and I am 12 years old. I want to thankyou for taking the time to read my letter. ...
A: Kerry, Yes, you can help on your own. Jill can help you find a therapist who specializes in eating ...
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| Recovery | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Rust, It's Steph again. I'm very sorry to bother you again but I came across something you wrote ...
A: Most of these people who are not getting well are ones who are not getting the right kind of ...
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| I need some advice, I'm scared. | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My name is Kerry and I am 12 years old. I want to thankyou for taking the time to read my letter. ...
A: You are really and truly anorexic. You took all of the tests, all of the people around you are ...
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| I need some advice, I'm scared. | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My name is Kerry and I am 12 years old. I want to thankyou for taking the time to read my letter. ...
A: I'm so so sorry that you're having such a terrible, painful time. Unfortunately, people do notice ...
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| Water Fasting for Personal Reasons | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I am 14, female, 5'10", and approximately 150 pounds. I am on day two of my 28 day water fast and I ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote! A 28-day water fast is extremely dangerous. I'm hoping that you're ...
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| Water retention in anorexia | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Rust, I've been suffering with anorexia on and off (it goes through cycles) since i was 14, maybe ...
A: The way an anorexic's mind works is such a mystery! If you were below a BMI of 15, I couldn't take ...
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| Water retention in anorexia | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Rust, I've been suffering with anorexia on and off (it goes through cycles) since i was 14, maybe ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! You're at such a critical place right now. Steph. First of all, did ...
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| Recovery, bloated, and period | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I'm 15 years old girl from Indonesia. I was an anorexic for 3 months or 2 and a half. Actually i ...
A: i want to tell you, first of all, how impressed I am with your self-awareness and your ability to ...
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| Anorexia | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am thinking about going into treatment, however I am unsure weight gain is really necessary. I am ...
A: Yes, you are anorexic! I'm so sorry to have to tell you. The lanugo is also another symptom of ...
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| eating disorder | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have a family member that will only eat a small selection of food. The only foods he will eat is ...
A: The first thing I would do with your teenager is to take him to a physician for a complete physical ...
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| Need your opinion/not trusting body | 7/11/2009 |
Q: So it's been a long year. Last year at this time I was very sick. In and out of the hospital until ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! The good news is that you can be completely well from the eating ...
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| am i healthy? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: Before (a month ago), i weighed 98 pounds. I was 5'1, which is a good height for my 13 years of ...
A: Breakfast is pretty good, but you could add some fruit. Also fruit at lunch, and certainly ...
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| Do I have an EDNOS? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: Here's my situation: I just took the EAT-26 test and scored a 35, a 7 on the shorter 5-question test ...
A: I'm so glad that you wrote! You seem to be a self-aware young woman -- and unfortunately ...
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| Am I suffring from Bulimia | 7/9/2009 |
Q: when I hit the waight of 210 pounds i started to make myself throw up more and more. to the point to ...
A: I'm so sorry to tell you that you are truly bulimic. Being bulimic is not a way to control your ...
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