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Q: Im New Here And I Need Advice

asked by: Avril on August 6th, 2004

New User

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

Replies(2)

whisper

replied on August 13th, 2004

New User

Not Knowing

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... Wink

KariM1804

replied on August 15th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

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!

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