Expert: Joanne - 8/18/2007

Question
I am 5"8 and weigh 110 pounds. I set myself the target of 90 pounds. I feel so fat and disgusting and i keep telling myself to stop eating, it's the only way to be happy. But i have no will power and i end up eating anyway, and then i hate myself. I stand on the scales, and find i haven't lost weight and cry and scream. Even though I'm a normal weight, can i still be an anorexic?

Answer
Normally anorexia is diagnosed based on weight and the loss of periods, etc.  It is possible to have an eating disorder though without being underweight.

You need to find someone to confide in and need to talk about these feelings before you do develop a full-blown eating disorder.  They are dangerous to treat and can be life-threatening.

Do you have someone way of getting in touc with a counsellor or someone similar?  I would recommend trying this, you'll be surprised at what a difference speaking about your feelings can make!

Please feel free to get back in touch if you have anything else you would like to discuss or ask!

All the best ~ Holly