im anoreixc with some tendicies of bulimia, can any one help me?
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i'm like you but opposite..\n\ni'm bulimic with periods of straight restriction from foods. i compulsively exercise and binge/purge atleast twice a day. \n\nmy answer to you is to seek professional help, but you need to be fully dedicated to wanting to get helped. i'm a 17 year old girl who was hospitalized about a year ago. i was scared to death and basically ate to gain weight and get the heck out of there. a few weeks after returning home i went back to my old habits. dont get me wrong, i would kill to be my "old" self again, its just really really hard. \n\ni wish you the best of luck sweetie. and you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.
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Ok, here is my advice. I was bulimic for about 7 years also. I felt so fat if I didnt vomit after I ate. I wouldnt even keep a cracker down. I really got depressed because I couldnt stop. Then, one day I started to feel short of breath. I had lots of test run over the course of a year and they finally found out (once I told my doc I was bulimic) that I had damaged my hearts electrical system and I was having PAC's.. I was so scared of dying, it just wasnt worth the risk to me to be thin. Normally PAC are not a deal, but I started reading on the internet about bulimics whose heart just suddenly stopped, it scared the hell out of me. The heart has to have a supply of potassium for its healthy function, and each time you vomit, your losing more and more potassium. It could cause the heart to just stop on you. Please stop doing it, its not worth it. Learn to love yourself for who you are.
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girl, the first thing is that you have admitted you have a problem.  good for you.\n\ntell your parents.  get a nutritionist to help you figure out what to eat to get you healthy again, and a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders to help you figure out why you have such a skewed view of yourself.\n\nit sounds like from what you said you have both anorexia and bulemia.  both can take the life you have been given away from you.  no matter what you think of yourself, you owe it to the people who love you to fight this.  get off the computer and get help.\n\nquit talking about it now.  do something.
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Don't eat things that you will regret and eat them in moderation. Sounds like you've got an ED. If you want help there are plenty of recovery websites and you can always talk to your doc. If you don't want help, just remember eating disorders can kill you. Would you die to be skinny?
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i recommend a counselor.there are probably issues behind the eating.\naddiction to food is like any other addiction.the sooner u get help the better.
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Sweetheart,\n\nFirst off, hats off to you for being brave and asking for advice to take care of yourself. It sounds like you're dealing with a lot and I'm so sorry you're unhappy. Your depression and overall stress about your situation may cause you to lose some of your appetite, because a lot of times, emotional problems can cause changes in eating habits, whether that's overeating or undereating. \n\nAnorexia nervosa has at its roots the obsessive desire to lose weight. Are you "dying to be thin"? How far would you go to lose weight? These are some questions to ask yourself to get a better grip on your own motivations. \n\nSometimes if we don't eat for a long time, we slowly lose the desire to eat and it can even be painful or uncomfortable to eat. A nutritionist online says that "people who are unused to eating often complain of discomfort after eating, due to stomach stasis." She further says that you should "seek medical attention quickly to rule out potentially serious medical problems or learn how to best manage her problem if it's not serious, and/or receive psychological help before the problems gets worse or she suffers from malnutrition." I think that's good advice. \n\nwww.eating-disorder.com is a great website that has a lot of helpful info. Also, I would recommend some great advice columns online. One is Go Ask Alice @ (http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/), and another is Dear Uncle Ezra (http://ezra.cornell.edu/). Both of these sites have wise counselors who have dealt a lot with eating disorders, and have answered lots of questions over the years about eating and body image. You can type into the search boxes on these sites "eating disorder" or "anorexia" and see the questions that they have answered in the past on these subjects. Teenadviceonline.com is also a wonderful website that deals with all kinds of family and body image issues, as well as other problems that teens face everyday. I know that these sites have helped me a lot over the years.\n\nWhether or not you are anorexic, I hope that you'll take care of yourself, and continue to seek help--that's the sign of a go-getter and a brave person. From someone who came from a family full of strife and all kinds of sad tragedies, and someone's who's dealt with depression for most of my life, I'm here to tell you that there IS hope, and things WILL get better. I have faith that even though you are dealing with a lot, you will become stronger for it and there will be a time when you will be able to come to terms with your family and your life. You'll be able to be at peace with yourself and will be healthier, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Don't give up, and keep on asking for help. \n\nOne of the best ways to take that first step in helping yourself is to just talk to someone. If you can't talk to your parents (which is completely OK!), a teacher, a private or school counselor, or just your friends will do wonders to make you feel better. You don't have to deal with things alone. Also, you don't have to be ashamed of your problems, whether or not you have an eating disorder. In life, we're all tested in different ways and it shows your courage that you would ask someone else for help. Remember that no matter how bad things are, you ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have the power inside of yourself to help yourself. \n\nI wish you the best.
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Try www.bluedragonfly.org or www.anorexicweb.com
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sweetheart there are a lot of them out there, but for your own sake don't go looking. Most anorexic or bulemic people would tell you that they hate being that way and would give anything to just be able to eat normally and not freak out over an extra pound or two. Please, for the sake of your life and the ones who love you, see about getting some help on this. You are not alone and it is nothing to be ashamed of, but dont encourage it in yourself!
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don't be bulimic.  it can make you lose weight, but you're killing your body. don't.
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Hey, \nI struggled with anorexia for 6 years, and im still not 100 percent happy with the way i look, but im learning 2 b happy with myself, but wanting 2 lose weight thru anorexia is NOT a good idea, u do soooo much damage 2 ur insides, not only that but it hurts ur loved ones, can u imagine what starving urself for days, even weeks, years can do, i was at a low weight, 88 lbs, and i could of suffered a heart attack, this probably doesnt mean nething 2 u, but what i am trying 2 get out is, \nur beautiful no matter what u look like, inside AND out, and it shouldnt matter what neone else thinks, they r probably really insecure with themselves, sorrie 4 rambling, main point: Anorexia is not a diet 2 control ur weight, its a disease that affects u, and its very hard 2 give up/get help 4, so please, its not the way 2 go hunnie.\nI hope this helps a little.
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You should not stop eating. Anorexia is a serious condition, with posible side effects such as anemia, osteoporosis, bone fractures, kidney failure, heart failure, fainting, etc. You can read more about it at http://womenshealth.gov/faq/Easyread/anorexia-etr.htm\n\nIf you have an eating disorder, you can call a hotline or search a database to find support groups and treatment from the National Eating Disorders Association's website at http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=298
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Learn to forgive yourself.\n\nLearn to love yourself.\n\nSeek self-esteem.\n\nLearn to release control. "Go with the flow" also works. Works better, in fact.\n\nPerfection is a (questionable) goal, NOT a requirement.\n\nUse your intelligence and your high standards to HELP yourself.\n\nNO, anorexia is NOT "hot." It is suicide, for no good reason at all.
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i have never been in this position but i have to say that this is one of the worst things that you can do to your body...its making your body eat itself from the inside out because it has no food...i would advise you to see an eating counsellor as soon as possible...i know an anorexic person and she has been near death...don't worry about what other people think! you should love yourself and people should love you for who you are!
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Just eat healthy. stop this diet your on. Eat veggies and fruits. eat normally and excercise. If your hungry eat. a few pounds ain't going to kill you. Your body is telling you its not getting enough so that is why you feel so hungry at night. Eat healthy foods and low in fat and excercise. thats all. But don't do it to the extreme or you can get anoriexia and other eating disorders. so eat healthy.
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Bulimia (say “boo-LEE-mee-uh”) is a type of eating disorder. People with bulimia will eat a large amount of food in a short time (binge). Then they will do something to get rid of the food (purge). They may vomit, exercise too much, or use medicines like laxatives. \n\nPeople who have bulimia may binge because food gives them a feeling of comfort. But eating too much makes them feel out of control. After they binge, they feel ashamed, guilty, and afraid of gaining weight. This causes them to purge. \n\nWithout treatment, this “binge and purge” cycle can lead to serious, long-term health problems. Acid in the mouth from vomiting can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and loss of tooth enamel. Any type of purging can lead to bone thinning (osteoporosis), kidney damage, heart problems, or even death\n\nAll eating disorders are complex problems, and experts do not really know what causes them. But they may be caused by a mix of family history, social factors, and personality traits. You may be more likely to have bulimia if: \n\nOther people in your family are obese, have an eating disorder, or have a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety. \nYou have a job or do a sport that stresses body size, such as ballet, modeling, or gymnastics. \nYou are the type of person who tries to be perfect all the time, never feels good enough, or worries a lot. \nYou are dealing with stressful life events, such as divorce, moving to a new town or school, or losing a loved one.
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The problem is that you will become obsessed and not eat properly. People have been known to binge and purge several times a day. Bulimia is a serious disease with an estimated mortality rate of 10% according to the Eating Disorders Association of the UK. Other health problems associated with the disorder include:\n\n* Electrolyte imbalance, heart arrhythmia, heart failure \n* Teeth erosion and cavities \n* Sialadenosis (salivary gland swelling) \n* Potential for gastric rupture during periods of bingeing \n* Acid Reflux \n*Irritation, inflammation, and possible rupture of the esophagus \n*Laxative dependence \n*Peptic ulcers and pancreatitis \n*Emetic toxicity due to ipecac abuse \n*Potentially death \n\nIf you think you have it, seek help.
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It sounds like you're borderline anorexic.  That's a serious condition.  You can contact a local mental health agency and they have to keep it confidential, even from your parents.\n\nDo it now before things get out of control.  There's probably an eating disorders clinic you can go to for help.\n\nYou can save telling your parents for later when you're ready.