Hi I'm 17 and I am having trouble eating. I am hungry, but everytime I try to eat, I feel like I have to throw up and lose my appetite. After a few bites I am full and have to force myself to continue eating because I know I haven't eaten enough. I currently weigh 81 pounds, and I know it is very unhealthy. I want to gain weight, but I don't know how to get myself to eat more. I am short for my age though (5 ft), and come from small parents. I do not expect to be huge, but at least not feel like I am just skin and bones.
I have been to the doctor and had blood work done, everything has come out normal. They all say that i am small because of my genes. I've never told anyone but my mom that I feel like throwing up every time I try to eat. She blames it on me not being active enough, but I am. I played softball in highschool for the last four years, and during that time I was still having this problem.
I don't know why I am like this, or how I can get my appetite back. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it.