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Q: Anorexia & Depression - bad headaches and dizzy

asked by: baybiinaytii on October 29th, 2007

New User

Hi,
Im 13 and im really worried cos so r all my friends.
Last yr ma best friend died and i was with him. I hv been depressed for a long time. But frm about last month i began 2 feel very low about myself.

at first I just dieted and exercised which was fine but i gradually began 2 b sick after i ate. Then i stopped eating and all my friends r really worried bwt me. I keep gettin really bad headaches and feeling really dizzy.

I do try nd eat but as soon as ive swallowed it i feel so sick i hv 2 get it out of my system. My friends keep telling me that im anorexic and tht i am depressed and need help.

I cant tlk 2 my parents cos we dont get on nd i need some help because I dont wanna feel so low nemore.

Plz can sum1 give me sum advice on how I can get a bit better. I do drink energy drinks but I feel so low and i miss ma m8 so much nd i cant cry 4 him because I think every1 will think im a weak person and i dont want tht.

Thnx Luv yuu

xxx~naytii~xxx

Replies(4)

glynnis

replied on October 30th, 2007

New User

sounds like you haven't dealt with ur friends death, you should go to see a doctor and they should help you with ways of copping. perhaps it might be good to see a psych. it seems that you have some good supportive friends around to help u get through this.

good luck

xxx

tinkinpink84

replied on October 30th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Sorry to be a bit negative on your post, but being 13 im sure you have better grammar then you type, i was having a hard time reading and comprehending what you were saying, in the future please try and type out the entire words and not abbreviate with internet lingo. I would also for your situation talk to a psychologist about all these problems etc, not eating isnt good for you and it can mess up your body and even kill you., some times depression can decrease your apetite as well, so speaking to a professional etc would help out tons!

pebbles07

replied on December 6th, 2007

New User

u should talk to a therapist first i would say because a psychiatrist may put u on meds and u may not need them. I say this because u are depressed from a death that is overcomed without meds so don't put urself in a hole u can't dig ur way out of. talk to a therapist or anyone about the death of ur friend u will soon accept his loss. At the same time deal with ur eating habits. if u are getting sick from food try to start off with little light meals, such as soups not those heavy ones i'm talking about like chicken broth with some celery carrot and things like that in it. Yogurts, drink plenty of orange juice and all types of juices then go to milk. Bassically soft foods like brocolli or celery soup(blended). just to get ur stomach accepting foods then u should be able to eat normal again. Once u stop eating ur stomach shuts down and needs to re-recognize its meals. This is why smoothies are great! God bless u and good luck

Meix3

replied on August 17th, 2009

New User

It seems like your friend's death put you on a downward spiral, which lead to the progression from dieting and exercising to a full blown eating disorder. I would suggest professional help from a therapist to help you accept your friend's passing, and perhaps some rehab for your anorexia. If you are not comfortable with dealing with your eating problems right now, at the very least you should take a multivitamin and try to get some vegetables down to cushion some of the damage the lack of food is doing to your body. I wish you the best in confronting your demons.

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