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Q: Bullimic, Anorexic, Chewing And Spitting, And Depressed

asked by: blondemoment7979 on May 15th, 2007

New User

i have had a problem dealing with my weight for about 2 years now. its not that im over weight im about 5"7 and i weigh aprox 135. I will make myself puke, i starve myself, and i almost always chew and spit out the food i'm "eating" i have tried constantly to stop all my problems but when i stop, they just come back to haunt me in a few days, or the very next day. everyone in my family noticed how im not myself ever, im always upset. I dont want to tell them because i know they will be upset, they have told me that if i have an eating disorder they dont see me as part of their family. Because of my eating problems i have made myself other problems such as constipation and constant stomach aches. i really need to stop but it seems that if i go to my parents they will be too upset... i need help from someone other than family because the last thing i want to do is hurt them...

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tinkinpink84

replied on May 16th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

First off how old are you? Depending your age i can tell u diff ways to get the help you need, if your still in school like highschool etc , i would suggest talking to your guidance councelor (sp) about the eating problems as well as the family problems, your family might be just saying that because they dont think you will seek the help you need but I'm thinking if you go to them and tell them you want to get help to overcome it they would be very supporting, also look in the phone book etc, to see if there are groups in your area or even look online. If your over 18 it may be alot easier to get more professional help then if your only 14 or so.
Diane

blondemoment7979

replied on May 16th, 2007

New User

im turning 18 in a month, and im also graduating in a little less than a month

tinkinpink84

replied on May 17th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

that makes it easier being 18. you dont neccesarily have to include your family in getting help and recovering, but its your choice but i also think if u went to them and told them u planned on getting help they would support you.

blondemoment7979

replied on May 17th, 2007

New User

im just so scared that im going to hurt my mom and dad because i know they will be very upset, they have told me before that "no daughter of mine will do that!"

v00d00cita

replied on May 17th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

Hi.
I know that people often say that honesty towards our parents is the best thing, but I understand what you mean. I could never tell my parents or sister about my problems ans thoughts, just like you said.
You can still seek for help without getting them involved. Isn't there any cousellor at your school, for example? Sometimes there are and it's for free, besides being a service that is close to you, at school.

blondemoment7979

replied on May 17th, 2007

New User

i know i cant be picky with the people i talk to but my guidence counselors at school are not the best people to talk to about those type of problems. i think that they would not know what to say. The one guidance couseler i have is new to the school and she doesnt seem to ever know whats going on...

blondemoment7979

replied on May 17th, 2007

New User

how expensive is it to talk to a professional about my problem? i know doctors are not cheap and maybe someone knows and recomends a good one to me. i live in new jersey.

v00d00cita

replied on May 17th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

Well, I'm sorry I can't help you, but seek at your school first. Smile

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