how did you become anorexic??why??
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I hope you're not asking because you're interested in learning how to become anorexic. Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder that I wish upon no one.
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I used to have the same problem too, but as I've gotten older, I have been once mistaken to be pregnant, but I swear I'm not! Haha. Anyway, I looked up what you're asking and here it is. I hope it helps.\n\n\nA person who has anorexia severely limits the amount of food he or she eats, has an intense fear of gaining weight, and can become dangerously thin. Severe or long-term anorexia can lead to starvation, serious health problems, and even death. \n\nAnorexia is not dieting. It may start as dieting, but it grows beyond your control. Anorexia is also linked to anxiety and an intense fear of gaining weight.\n\nCommon feelings and actions that are linked to anorexia include:\n\n1. Having an intense fear of gaining weight. \n2. Restricting food or types of food, such as food that contains any kind of fat or sugar. \n3. Weighing less than 85% of your expected body weight. (In a child or teen, losing or not gaining weight during a growth spurt is a concern.) \n4. Seeing your body as overweight, even though you are underweight. \n5. Overexercising. \n6. Being secretive around food and not seeing or wanting to talk about having a problem with eating. \n\nCommon signs of malnutrition from anorexia include:\n\nA low body weight. \nConstipation and slow emptying of the stomach. \nThinning hair, dry skin, and brittle nails. \nShrunken breasts. \nStopping or never getting a monthly menstrual period. \nFeeling cold, with a lower-than-normal body temperature. \nLow blood pressure. \nA slow heartbeat (fewer than 60 beats per minute). \nNot feeling pain as you normally would. \nPurplish skin color on the arms and legs from poor blood circulation. \nSwollen feet and hands. \nYellow-orange skin, especially on the palms of the hands. \nSome people who have anorexia also make themselves vomit (purging). Breakdown of the enamel on the teeth is a common symptom of ongoing or regular vomiting.\n\nHow common is anorexia?\n\nAnorexia affects less than 1% of the general population. Of that group, 90% are female. Anorexia usually begins during the teen years, but it can develop in early childhood. A few cases first occur in adulthood. It happens in people of all races, although white females are most often affected. Young people who are in sports or in work that requires a certain body type (such as wrestling, ballet, or modeling) are also at increased risk for developing anorexia.
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you do have an eating disorder from the sound of it. please get some help now because the longer you wait the more harn you do to your body.
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I lived with anorexia for years. Every time I looked in the mirror all I saw was what I hated about myself. I saw fat and ugly. Part of my therapy was to look in the mirror naked everyday and say ten nice things about myself out loud, so that I was louder than the inner critic. I now look in the mirror naked everyday just for fun. I thought about listing my ten best features, but I was afraid somebody might be offended. It is a naked run down of my body after all. ;-)
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One of my friends used to be anorexic. She went to the doctor one day for headaches and come to find out, she had a brain tumor because of it. If you are still in school, go to the guidance counselor or talk to her parents. Definitely not healthy.
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Im no doctor but I believe that you should get some help.  Not eating is not healthy.  I was anorexic also.  I got so sick it was awful. You should get some help before it's too late.
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STOP POSTING THIS QUESTION, you need help. You have anorexia. you are gonna die soon. people, stop telling lizzy she is skinny, this only makes the problem worse\n\n\nIf this is some sort of joke, its NOT FUNNY
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You could be constipated.  I know this sounds funny, but whenever your system gets slower, your body doesnt want you to eat as much.  Then, your system clears up a bit and you are starving.  Try eating less dairy and meat, and eating alot of fruit and vegetables for a week to see if it gets better.  I had this happen whenever I had similar problems.  \nYou do not have anorexia.  Anorexics think that they are fat and avoid food... a pshycological problem.  Yours is obviously not that.\nI would try going to the doctor to get checked out in your tummy.
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My brother also had male anorexia/muscle dysmorphia. He died at age 29 of heart failure due to complications however he was very muscular/low body fat and took way too many diuretics and/laxatives. Few people recognize male anorexia due to the fact that it is common in more females than males. Men also disguise a lot of their symptoms by stating they "work out a lot"\n  I was also diagnosed (anorexia/bulimia) at the age of 18 and have fought an uphill battle ever since. I have been in recovery since I was 26 and have found a healthier way to live. I and the Dr's do not think it ever goes away you just learn to handle it better and realize it IS psychological. Be ready HE WILL deny it and perhaps get agitated.\nI will think of you and him and I pray he gets the help he needs. Its a tough battle but one worth fighting to keep your life. \nPrayers and peace ~i~\n\nYou may want to look over these sites. The second link is a great resource for signs of the disorder. The third one is one mans story with the disorder.
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Have you talked to a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders? Recognizing your problem puts you on the road to recovery, so I hope you'll follow up with a professional who can help.\n\nGood luck!
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I am a psych major and am currently in a class "addictions and compulsive behaviors" at my college. we actually covered eating disorders last week and i've also been bulemic. what is sounds like is that you're VERY close to becoming or being anorexic. You're scared to eat regular foods that contain the protiens and vitamins your body needs to operate, and it seems like it's getting in the way of your regular lifestyle. What I would think about to help yourself get thru this mental block of healthy eating is that if you keep going the pace you are, anorexia is what you'll get, if not death in the long run. Anorexia is a lifestyle if you adapt to it too quickly and dependantly. It's very hard for people who have the same types of problems as you to go from eating vegatables, fruits, nuts and water to full, healthy meals. Just remember, there is plenty of help out there for you, and plenty of ways to be skinny/in shape/fit without starving yourself and on a constant regimen of exercise, I swear! \n\nIts okay to not eat the 'bad foods', just remember your body needs the 'good foods'! And working out isn't bad, just when you go overboard. Most trainers will tell you that you shouldn't work out everyday and that it's most healthy to give your body and in-between day to help your muscles get adjusted to their new strength/flexibility. \n\nI hope I helped!! :)
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They will ask you lots of questions and look at you and probably feel around, but remember as annoying as it may be they are trying to help you. I have a friend that was anorexic and she has several internal health problems now. It is a very serious illness, and I hope you overcome it. Good luck, and stay strong, you can do it.
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I had this problem, always was able to maintaine my weight.  I never over ate, but didn't watch what i ate, fluctuated up and down 5 pounds at most.   Wasn't active either due to being a heavy smoker.  \n\nWell i turned 21, winter came shortly after, I was always wearing 3 or 4 layers of clothes since i live in PA and its about a 20 min walk to classes.   Spring came and all of a sudden i realized i had a gut...gained 40 lbs and lost a little muscle.  \n\n\nMotivation.   Well instead of switching to bigger sized clothing, i stuck with the clothes that gave me man boobs and gut.  I became super self concious and was generally embarassed, always embarassed.  Even when i was in my apt alone, i could feel my stomache bulging out.  \n\nI'm a conservative person, but i'd reccomend wearing clothing a little skimpy, stuff that just makes you look horrible.  Rolls hanging out etc.  If you go to a party or something,  yeah wear nicer clothes, but the rest of the time, don't.  That will give you the motivation you need.   \n\nIt atleast worked for me.\nAlso...what i actually did.  \nWell i did cut a little bit of caliores.  I drank 4 liters of soda a day and just simply switched to more filling fruit juice (OJ with pulp) and water.  That cut nearly 2000 calories out of my daily diet.  Also, i didn't know this, but the sugar itself is somewhat addictive.  Your body gives you the urges of hunger when your sugar drops thats only cured by drinking more soda, but you don't realize this and just eat food.  \nI still drink soda now, 2 liters a week max.  \nTry to find something like that in your diet, something that you wont' entirely miss.\n\nI also did a little bit of strength training.  Being a woman, you won't have to worry about bulking out, since you don't have the hormones.  But get a dumbell, while watching tv just do some curls.  \nBasically if you are maintaining your weight....every lb of muscle you gain results in losing 6 lb of fat.  Every pound of muscle burns about 30 calories while fat burns about 5.  \n\nMy results were losing about 20 lbs in 6 months.
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Anorexia doesn't happen to normal well-rounded people.  It usually happens to girls between the ages of 16 and 18.  It stems from self-hatred and believe it or not, it's a control issue.  The person loathes themselves for being fat or unloved by others and they feel like they have no control over things in their lives.  I had anorexia when I was between 16 and 18.  I hardly ate anything for 2 years!  I hated myself because I had a terrible alcoholic father that resented having us kids because he couldn't take all his money and gamble with it.  He had to support us.  I think it was my way of getting back at him and being liked by my peers all at the same time.  Don't be afraid to diet.  If you have normal feelings about yourself and have some control in your life, you'll be fine.
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you're asking the wrong questions... not did i gain weight, but why am i freaked out about gaining weight. i think you need to get some help with this, you are not over your eating disorder.
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it really depends on how old you are. if you are twenty or over, you are actually underweight, but if not, you are just right. unless you are like ten and under, its fine.I'm fourteen, and that's exactly what i weigh, except I'm 5'5", and i am super skinny. no you are not fat. ppl like you are the reason they become anorexic, is because they keep thinking they are fat, when they aren't. it's rediculous. magazines show us how great models look, and how skinny. but to my opinion, it looks like they are starving themselves. that's the stupidest decision you could make.
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I know you probably don't want to hear this but here goes. Don't do it!!! Not only is it bad for your health, but it's never as easy to lose it once you've gained weight. I was the same way when I was younger- people called me Olive Oyle, ghost etc. I was always eating trying to gain weight. Fact is, I probably ate myself right into Diabetes. Whatever your reasons are for wanting to get fat- unless you have a death wish, they're not good enough reasons.Have you thought about maybe lifting weights? You could bulk up and that would help you add muscle which is good weight. I really wish I could talk you out of your fat quest. I wish you much luck and hope you find what you need to make you feel better about yourself.