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Anorexia/Eating Disorders/Questions Answered by Expert Dawn McNamara
| Subject | Date Asked |
| How much should I weigh? | 5/27/2012 |
| Q: I've been diagnosed with anorexia with ocd and ive been forced into hospital admission and ... A: Well, I'm sure you know that your very under weight. Your ideal weight is about 130. But your ... | |
| Bloating, period, dizziness, calorie needs | 5/17/2012 |
| Q: my name is Kelsie, I'm 15 years old, and am on day 13 of anorexia recovery. I'm really determined to ... A: So sorry for the late reply..having major computer issues. First, Congradulations on your commitment ... | |
| Recovery | 4/25/2012 |
| Q: I am a 110 pound ,15 year old about to turn 16 in 3 months and my dad is 6'5 and my mom is 5'8 and i ... A: Soo happy your on the recovery track! its a hell of an accomplishment- you should be proud! First, ... | |
| Weight | 4/22/2012 |
| Q: my name is Merideth and I'm fourteen years old. Since I was ten I've had really low self esteem, and ... A: I'm so glad your reaching out to get some advise! Your on the right road. The first thing i need to ... | |
| Period | 4/21/2012 |
| Q: I recently lost a lot of weight by not eating fats. Approximately like 6-7 grams of fat per day. I ... A: ) Sorry about the late reply. good the 2000 calories a day is much better! I would try adding two ... | |
| anorexia refeeding weight gain | 4/17/2012 |
| Q: I have been trying to recover from anorexia since the beginning of the year but for the past few ... A: sorry for the late reply- been out of town I went through something very similar! For me it was ... | |
| Metabolism | 4/1/2012 |
| Q: I know that it is important to keep eating. But at this point I'm 5'4 and weigh 103 when my parents ... A: You and i are almost the exact same size. YES your metabolism will bounce back. Your body has slowed ... | |
| I feel fat | 3/2/2012 |
| Q: Hey, im a 17 years old girl I weight 97 pounds and im 5'1 I've always been skinny and never had any ... A: It sounds to me like youve started to develop anorexia. Keep in mind that the less you eat the more ... | |
| Gaining weight too fast | 2/25/2012 |
| Q: I've been admitted into hospital and for the past 4 days noted an increase in 2kg of my weight so ... A: Glad to see your fighting back!! Dont worry about the weight gain (it is mainly fluid) it may take ... | |
| bulima and gums. | 2/18/2012 |
| Q: . well I'm 16, i became bulimic i think it was last year but honestly i don't really remember. i ... A: Im so glad you wrote. I have lost many of my teeth due to bulimia. Your gums have been burned and ... | |
| How do you feel about pro-ana? | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I don't have an eating disorder, neither do I want one, and I am not pro ana either. I was just ... A: I to be honest, have a problem with the pro-ana, pro-mia movement. While i do believe in free speech ... | |
| eating disorder | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: i hope you can help, im in a very awkward situation... i have suffered eating disorders for 23 years ... A: I'm so sorry about what your going through. You've got a very tough situation on your hands. My ... | |
| Anorexia | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: My wife had anorexia when she was a teenager. She got over it and it's been some 40 years. I was ... A: Yes, very much. Shes amazingly lucky to have a husband who loves her so much and is willing to ... | |
| Do I need help? | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I'm twenty years old and at 5'4 and 110 lbs my weight is healthy but I know my relationship with ... A: First off, congratulations! Seeking an outside opinion is a wonderful first step to healing your ... | |
| Force feeding?? | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I lost my appetite like two years ago and went down to like 138 pounds. Which for a 6 foot guy is ... A: To be quite honest I don't think what is going on is an eating disorder. I think you should ... | |
| binge eating | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: i'm 18 and i have been sort of binge eating for 2 years now,, not terible though, sometimes i dont , ... A: First .. congrad's on getting your purging under control! That's a huge milestone! It sounds to me ... | |
| Recovery | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been struggling with eating related issues for over a year now, I lost over 80 lbs in the ... A: I think we may have been twins in a past life! Your doing really well, and I hope you allow yourself ... | |
| recovering bulimic | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I've been bulimic for about a year now. I'm 5'4 and I'm 16 years old and I started off at 215 pounds ... A: yes. But remember that at 1800 calories a day you can only gain so much weight. Your body will ... | |
| recovering bulimic | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I've been bulimic for about a year now. I'm 5'4 and I'm 16 years old and I started off at 215 pounds ... A: Your caloric intake is lower than mine. I take in 1800 and my weight jumped around and then finally ... | |
| recovering bulimic | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I've been bulimic for about a year now. I'm 5'4 and I'm 16 years old and I started off at 215 pounds ... A: ! Congrads! Dont worry about the weight gain right now. I am 5'4 too and I keep myself at 1600-1800 ... | |
| Anorexia Recovery/ Calorie/ No Gp Help. | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Im 19,5ft 7 & 95lb [& its dropping] Im trying to recover from Anorexia. I have been to my GP ... A: You are not alone. It may seem that way right now, but there is a lot of folks here who may be able ... | |
| żDo I have an eating disorder? | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Im one of those people who can eat a lot of food and remain skinny, so it may sound a little weird ... A: I understand how frustrated you must feel. However I am not a ED professional, just a person who has ... | |
| trying to normalize appetite | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: Allo Dawn, I am currently in recovery from anorexia. I have also struggled with bulimia in the ... A: I'm happy to hear from you, and proud of the progress you are currently making. Its incredibly ... | |
| Recovery metabolism | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: about 5 years ago I suffered from anorexia, although I never admited it. At 5'4 108 pounds I was 80 ... A: I'm sooo glad you decided to take the first step in your recovery! what is your long term weight ... | |
| anorexia | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I am currently 5'8'' and 87 pounds. I've been anorexic for three years and am in the refeeding ... A: This is VERY normal during the refeeding process. Your body is reacting normally. I'm going through ... | |
Anorexia/Eating Disorders
Answers by Expert:
Dawn McNamara
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Expertise
I have experience in most major forms of eating disorders. I have dealt with anorexia and bulimia for more than 25 years from a personal level. I am able to assist with signs and symptoms of eating disorders, as well as educating the public as to the dangers, both long and short term. My expertise is personal not professional. But because of the duration of my eating disorder, and my openness, I can be a powerful ally in helping those you love.
Experience
Personal experience, (Bulimic, anorexic, and self injury since 1984)
Education/Credentials
A.A. in psychology from Chabot college
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