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Q: possible anorexia
asked by: jj17171 on February 9th, 2008
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hello lately i have begun to stop eating for 2 or 3 days then binge for a next 2 days. i hate constantly thinking about how much i eat but i dance and have never been small. i have recently been cast in a show and one of the dances i am lifted numerous times by my partner. i am double cast and my double is a very very skinny small woman. i am 18 and muscular, not small and envy her body. i have attempted to throw up 6 times but can never finish the job, i always cough and try sticking the back of my toothbrush down my throat but always stop when it doesnt come immediately. i was just wondering if anyone had any advice? im starting to feel faint more and more and cant seem to stop myself from skipping breakfast and lunch and then binging for dinner and then feeling more guilty than ever. thank you so so much.
~JJ
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designlady
replied on February 9th, 2008
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sounds like bulimia. are you willing to see a psychologist?
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jj17171
replied on February 10th, 2008
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not sure
im not sure, i dont think its gotten to be that big of a deal, i just dont know when it starts to be a problem, i have a friend who is also a dancer and she recently got way too thin, we arent too close but i helped her to gain back some weight and be more ok with her body. then i found myself almost asking her how she lost so much weight, so that i could do it, i was jealous. i would never want anyone else to do some of the things ive thought about trying. tonight even i had ice cream and now feel horrible that i let myself go, i only havent tried to throw it up because my parents are home. since ive never been successful at throwing up, it probably doesnt count as anything. i dont know. i just dont want to involve my family or anything, if i were to talk to anyone do you know how i could go about it anonimousy?
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bibisim
replied on March 15th, 2008
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Hi, i started my anorexia, when i caught myself on the thought i was looking jealously at girls with very skinny body...i said to myself, i am strong enough to be kind and not envy jealous girl...if i want smth i get it and not envy...so i got as skinny as a model. and you know, then i struggled to be most clever and studied 14 hours a day and one day everything collapsed, i realised that i need to find my own way...
sooo find a friend in yourself and believe in your unique abilities...Bulimia is a suicide. just stop purging or laxatives, even if u have binged ,it is ok. entertain yourself, go disco dancing or meet with friends, read books ...be busy being happy!

I am sure u as a dancer can loose weight easier than those who seat in the office from 9 to 18. so be happy, and please dont kil yoursellf with bulimia or anorexia!
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