Im New Here And I Need Advice Posted: 08-06-04 21:20pm
Hello,
i just turned 19, and I have an eating
disorder, which is not my main consern
right now, im more worried that I might be
pregnant. I havent had my period in
about 6 weeks, but what I dont have any
other signs at all. I know that eating
disorders can cause you to miss your
period and I have been extremely irregular
before but in the last 5 or 6 months have
been fairly predictable not completely but
better than before at least. My
boyfriend and I didnt use any protection
just the 'pull out' method, but I didnt
know at the time that 'pre-cum' or
whatever has sperm in it. I havent taken
a home pregnancy test yet because I think
im too scared. I sleep well, maybe about
5-6 hour on a good night and I almost
always take sleeping pills. I was too
scared to go on the pill because I know it
can make you gain weight. I really dont
know what to do. In the last month I
have been improving with my eating but its
still far from normal and if I am pregnant
im scared I would stop eating all together
and I know im not very emotionally stable
as it is. My boyfriend is really worried
about me and im not handling this
situation very well.
My boyfriend and I are christian, so if
you want to pray for us I would appreciate
it.
But please any advice would make me
incredably grateful
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whisper
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Aug 2004 Posts: 3
Not Knowing Posted: 08-13-04 22:43pm
Not knowing if you're pregnant or not is
probably more scary than the actual
result. It's like pulling off a band aid.
Get it over and test yourself. Once you
do you will give yourself some direction
which is very relieving. Plus, if you are
pregnant, your disorder will now
personally effect the health of someone
else. Right now my husband and I are
trying to get pregnant and everytime I get
rid of my meal I think"this is the last
time b/c I need to get healthy". Unlike
cancer, we have the ability to "cure"
ourselves of our illness. Easier said
than done but at least it can be. I will
get over this. You will too...If you need
help, there is no reason to feel ashamed
or guilty when asking for it. With all
these crazy carb diets out there just
about everyone has an eating disorder
these days...However, their's is disguised
as "health-concious". Just
remember...You're not alone...
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KariM1804
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 852 Location: grand blanc michigan
Posted: 08-15-04 20:44pm
Hey hun! I feel for ya. I am 18 and just
had my son 4 weeks ago. I also have an
eating disorder and have for about 2 1/2
years. Both bulimia and anorexia. If you
are pregnant, your baby might be your
inspiration to get better .Mine was. When
I was pregnant, everyday I faught even
harder to eat normal because I knew I had
to to have a healthy baby. I did great
for a long time. Unfortunatly after
having him I find myself slipping back,
but I wont give up and I will keep trying.
If u are pregnant, you know u have to be
healthy for your child and it will be tuff
but definitly possible, u cannot starve
yourself. If u do..Sad to say this,but u
would probably have to get an abortion if
u were starving yourself, becuase your
child would be very ill (im against
abortion tho)...But they could also
hospitalize you if you needed them to
while pregnant. Hopefully though you
would eat for your baby like I did. If
your not, I hope u can find the inner
strength to get better for u. I have
faith in you! It will be the most
difficult but I know you can do it. U
just have to take it one step at a time.
And remember, it is possible. Let us know
what u find out!
