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Q: possible eating disorder ?
asked by: just.me on August 17th, 2008
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Hello ,

Bit about myself , im male and 18 and it all started as i was not happy with my weight , i was 6ft and 14 and half stone (about 203 pounds) and in L-Xl clothing , about 5 weeks on im in medium clothing and about 12 and half stone (about 175 pounds) .

I go to the gym every day for about 2hr and i make sure i do over 1hr of cardio and some days i eat nothing and when i do i make myself sick and if eat i try to not go over 400cal , im ashamed of myself as i no its not a good way to go about it but i just cant stop , now the thought of food makes me feel physicly sick and when i look at myself i just keep wanting to loose weight . I hate what i see in the mirror .

I have thrown up blood a few times and my joints ache really bad at times , i also get very bad dizzy spells at times . Plus in getting pains in my stomach and kidneys .

I just dont no what to do , would this be classed as a eating disorder ? and how can i stop this as its taking over me , my weight is all i think about!

Im worried but im not sure what to do , i no its gotten to far but i just need to no whats wrong with me , why it got like this .

Sorry for such a long post .

Thank you .
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just.me
replied on August 18th, 2008
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Anyone?

Thanks in advance
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audreyvl
replied on August 21st, 2008
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I think that you do have an eating disorder, although I am not a professional. But it sounds like you have characterisitcs of anorexic, with all the restricting. Even though you make yourself sick after eating, it doesn't sound like you binge on food. There is a category of anorexia callled purging anorexia. I think that you show traits of it.
You should probably go see your doctor because if there is blood in your vomit and you have pains in your stomach and kidneys you could have already damamged something. I've had an eating disorder for 14 years (I am 28 now) and it's still a struggle every day. Please get help as soon as you can. The earlier you receive treatment the faster you can be happy again. Trust me I've wasted half of my life constantly thinking about my weight and food and you don't want to be in the same position. I hope that you take care of yourself.
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just.me
replied on September 1st, 2008
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Thank you so much for you reply and im sorry i have look a wile to reply , im going to get myself some help asap .. i need to!

I hope your doing ok and taking care of yourself also!

Thank you
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