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when i look in the mirror all i see is fat.

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July 2nd, 2011
I am 17 almost 18 years old. I have always thought i was fat and gross. when i was 15 i was addicted to drugs and weight about 110 pounds and still thought i was fat, i got pregnant at almost 16 and gained 80 pounds. now in the last year i have had problems eating, i can go days without food and be fine, and when it comes to eating i feel full. or when i smell good i get sick. when i do finally eat, i get very sick and dizzle. my friends say i am sick and have a eating disorder but i dont think so. i love and dream about being thin, but when i look in the mirror all i see is fat, or when i look at the scale, i feel insecure. please help me, i don't know if i am anorexic or not. i need some advise.


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replied July 5th, 2011
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Hi,

Welcome to the ehealthforum and I am really glad to help you out. What you are having is anorexia nervosa and in this people may have an intense fear of weight gain, even when they are underweight. For this they may diet or exercise too much, or use other methods to lose weight.

Individual cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, and family therapy have all been successful. Talk to your family and friends openly about any fears or apprehensions, eat nutritious healthy food, exercise regularly and join some hobby classes. You may be still in the beginning of anorexia nervosa.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.




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