my best mates died a while ago and my
sister died when i was young and for a
while i have been battling with
anorexia/bulimia. At first it was just
depression and anxiety but then when i
tried 2 stop because of the dizziness i
couldnt. Now im not sure i want to. It;s
strange because i have always wanted to be
thin and all my friends say that im too
thin and i need to stop but i cant. Its
like i physically cant. Just being around
food makes me feel sick.
I look in the mirror and i dont see any
difference, despite what my friends say.
i'm living with my sister because of the
arguments with my parents making me
stressed and causing hair loss. My sister
knows whats going on but she cant stop me
and i cant stop myself.
Is it possible that anorexia/bulimia is
addictive which is why I can;t stop or am
i mentally weak which means I cant stop?
Please can i have some help i know i need
2 stop but i cant.
thankyou
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DemolishedMuse
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Posted: 04-25-08 08:31am
I'm not educated in the subject and can
therefore not give you professional
advice, but I can speak from my heart.
I know exactly how you feel when you say
you feel sick by just being around food.
Same here. And, it seems as though we both
know that we have to stop this thing and
start eating again.
The way things got sorted out for me last
time was that I started climbing. Climbing
is a sport where you really need your
strength, but it won't burn very much fat.
It's also a very social sport where you
meet a lot of great people; people who
accept you for who you are. Climbing is
fun, it's a little bit scary but the
adrenaline is wonderful. And if one finds
it fun, one continues and therefore the
body needs more food. I completely forgot
about my fear for food after two weeks'
climbing. I gained from 94 lbs to 110 lbs
in two months and were then considered
healthy (on the verge to underweight, of
course, but still healthy).
Though now, I'm back again. I just asked a
dear friend of mine to literally drag me
to the climbing hall to get me back in
business.
And that's what I think you should try.
Try a sport which is active, but not
burning too much fat. Forget about
power-walk/jogging/running or the gym. If
you're not dead scared of heights, I
dearly recommend climbing. It gave me a
new life. Otherwise you can try things
like martial arts, dancing (not ballet!)
or gymnastics, since they keep you on the
ground but you're using mostly the same
muscles. Though I must say that climbers
are the kindest group of people on the
planet.
It's terrible to hear about your loss.
It's very strong of you to be able to talk
about it. Your friend and sister must be
proud of you.
Please let me know if you need someone to
talk to.
Love,
E
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antigone
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Posted: 04-27-08 08:43am
There is a very addictive component to
anorexia and bulimia. Find a therapist
that deals with this issue. You need to
get some professional help to find ways to
deal with your losses and grief. I am
truly sorry to hear about your friend and
sister. Destoying your health is no way to
honor them.
Your hair loss is likely due to the
anorexia/bulimia. Your nails and skin will
be effected as well. Your health is truly
effected by the starvation and purging.
Find a therapist. Get some help so you can
begin to make healthier choices. These
disorders are serious and can be life
threatening. You need to deprogram
yourself but need a professional in this
area to help you do this. I hope you will
seek the help you need.
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