Anorexia?

[JesusFreak78]

I don't know what to make out of this, but I give it a try.

I am 6'1" and is only 122 lbs. Almost every week it is 2 or 3 days when I don't eat at all. Sometimes I feel fat and trying to go down to 110 lbs.

Don't think this is a big deal, but yesterday I was talking to a good friend of mine and she told me that I have anorexia and she is really worried about me and I promised her to do something about it.

I don't know what to do about it, but she told me about this part of the forum, so here I am.

What is your opinion on this?
Thank you for reading trough this and thanks for your answers.

 

[goldenviolet]

sweetie, i'm recovered from this (and combination of others), but ED is in your thinking so it's still a battle. yes you are anorexic. you just described it perfectly.
go to the God was your *artist* (

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thread here. you should start by researching. the first couple of pages will help you make sure, and tell you where to go, and what to do. *prayers* love ya! dee

 

[Hope_0004]

Good luck!

 

[Hope_0004]

Well, you'd really need to see a physician to properly diagnose you, but it does sound like you have a problem. Some people are just naturally thin, for sure, but that is way thin. plus, it sounds like you're actively trying to lose weight when a so-called "normal" person would probably want to gain it.

You already said you are willing to get help - that's awesome. Now you just have to find it. If you are in school the counsellor or nurse is a good way to start.

 

[JesusFreak78]

My normal weight is 135 lbs, so I am normal thin.

But the last 2 years I feel thicker, so I don't eat much. After awhile I don't feel any thiner, so I try to loose weight.

Now that I am 122 lbs and don't feel any thiner, I try to get to 110 lbs. Think that will help.

 

[Hope_0004]

Why do you want to be that skinny?

 

[JesusFreak78]

I don't see myself as skinny.

 

[reverie_maiden]

I am currently dealing with being anorexic. Two years ago is when it really hit me hard and I didn't go to a doctor about it, the guy I liked at the time was the only person I told. I am thankful for him because he would sit there with me for hours talking about food until I would actually eat. Now it is back, and I am losing lots of weight. This time I have the support of my friends and I am not hiding it from them. They ask me every day if I have eaten, which gives me the extra push to do so, even though I have been really sick to my stomach because I am abusing my body in this manner.

 

[beetlequeendiva]

I don't see myself as skinny.

The fact that you don't see yourself as skinny says that you have a problem - you should probably also see your Dr - as well as doing the research that Dee suggested

 

[JesusFreak78]

I did take a look at the researches and from what I could find it was just alot of facts. The facts tells me I have anorexia, but that don't help me.

I don't think it will help to see a doctor. They will only tell me that I have anorexia. What good is that for. People have already told me that.

I think what will help me to start listen to what other tells me is people that care about me. Not people that get money for telling me stuff.

I don't know, just my opinion.

 

[Hope_0004]

Hmmm... well, there's a reason people pay them - they are necessary!

It would be wonderful for you to open up and listen to why people love you - just the way you are. But if you are this underweight (and believe me, you sound severely underweight), that alone may not be enough.

 

[RSteel]

Lately I've been very conscientious about my weight and body. I've been fatigued lately because for the past 3 or 4 years I have been in a depression phrase that I'm trying desperately to get out of. It's been a long time since I've felt like this... Anyways, I often go to the BMI calculator http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm It's no substitute for a doctor but it helps with analyzing your weight. I myself am 5'11" and about 127-28 lbs. That's still fairly skinny. I would like to gain at least 15 lbs. Now, I actually used to fast before. If that's what you're doing, then that's different. Fasting was my way of motivating myself. And yes, it did very much motivate me. But, you know your own body and you have to be careful with fasting, if that's what you are doing. And, you are right...according to the facts you are skinny and underweight. According to the calculator you are well below the number for underweight individuals. If you are busy all the time and don't feel like you have time to eat, then maybe buy some Ensure or weight gain drinks from your local grocery. They may taste bad at first, but when you're on the go they taste great! LOL God Bless!

No Truth in Beauty.

 

[JesusFreak78]

I am not fasting and not busy all the time, but thanks for your help.

 

[WhereareyouGod?]

Try making a meal plan so that you are eating something everyday, gradually build up what you are eating.

If i can help at all pm me or add me on msn or something

Love n hugs

Lizzie

 

[JesusFreak78]

Thank you all for your help.

I will try to go through this and see what I can do.

God bless you.

 

[tommyngina]

I also have pretty much the same situation. I only eat dinner, if that. Usually, I have to remind myself to even drink something. I am not underweight though. I am 5'7" and 140 lbs. so I don't consider myself to have a problem.

 

[JesusFreak78]

Thank you for sharing this with us tommyngina. I hope you start to eat more. Don't become like me. That is not healthy. You are a God's schild and are too important to get lost.


Remember God loves you no matter what. I urge you to do something with it, before the problem is getting to big.

 

[tommyngina]

Sure. I don't really talk about it much. I guess because I don't see it as an issue. Until sometimes I think...have I eaten today? I just get so tired too. I know I have no fuel for my body. I guess I just don't know what my deal is!! You remember that you too are a child of God and you are also too important to get lost! PM me if you want to talk.

 

[WhereareyouGod?]

Thank you for sharing this with us tommyngina. I hope you start to eat more. Don't become like me. That is not healthy. You are a God's schild and are too important to get lost.


Remember God loves you no matter what. I urge you to do something with it, before the problem is getting to big.

This sounds like the advice you need to be giving yourself hunni, you know i am here for you

Love n Hugs

Lizzie