I was wondering if anyone thinks I really have anorexia. I havn't been diagnosed, but everyone tells me I don't eat enough. In the average day I usually eat two nutrition bars with two percent milk and crispy onions. Sometimes I'll have part of a sandwhich and a small snack. I always feel fat after eating even though I'm a bit underweight. I exercise when I feel like I need to and have been trying to everyday. I feel really horrible about myself if I eat anything more than what I mentioned.
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Usually a size five but they are getting big on me and I can usually fit into a size twelve kids' if I have to.
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Anorexia, as I'm sure you are aware of, is diagnosed according to not only behaviour but by your current BMI, mindset and your physiological symptoms (i.e. menstrual periods ceasing).
The issue here is that many young females, such as yourself, are on a dangerous downhill struggle, with false negative thoughts about their bodies, BUT they don't meet the "criteria" for an ED. It's hard because many girls strive for the "diagnosis" because it adds a title to their problems, and allows them to gain proper professional help faster than if they are slowly melting away. This is a very frustrating system.
My dear, you need to get some professional help. I'm assuming there are some underlying reasons for insecurities around food and body image that need to be addressed. It's not about your "weight" but about your thought patterns that is the issue. False thoughts regarding food are unhealthy and it's much better to nip them in the bud earlier than later. Talk to your chaplin at church, a school/college/work counsellor or go book an appointment with a psychologist (with a specific background in disordered eating).
You have a bright future ahead of you
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Just create a support network around you, keep your chin up, and pray always x
You are beautifully and fearfully made x
The issue here is that many young females, such as yourself, are on a dangerous downhill struggle, with false negative thoughts about their bodies, BUT they don't meet the "criteria" for an ED. It's hard because many girls strive for the "diagnosis" because it adds a title to their problems, and allows them to gain proper professional help faster than if they are slowly melting away. This is a very frustrating system.
My dear, you need to get some professional help. I'm assuming there are some underlying reasons for insecurities around food and body image that need to be addressed. It's not about your "weight" but about your thought patterns that is the issue. False thoughts regarding food are unhealthy and it's much better to nip them in the bud earlier than later. Talk to your chaplin at church, a school/college/work counsellor or go book an appointment with a psychologist (with a specific background in disordered eating).
You have a bright future ahead of you
x Just create a support network around you, keep your chin up, and pray always x
You are beautifully and fearfully made
x
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