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Everyone on here who has read my journal knows that I had a bit of an issue with an eating disorder. Well I'm going to an anime convention and wearing a tube top that's really short. I've been going back to that 2 week habit and freaking out a lot about how I look. Evan hasn't been able to figure it out yet. I've been eating, but just not as much. My friend Krystal (who was sick while I was having issues last time) is forcing me to have some of her food and eat something while she's watching every day. I eat a little then she turns back to whatever she was doing and I throw away the rest of whatever it is she gave me. I'm trying to eat normally but I just feel sick at the sight of food. I'm now talking to Evan and he's beginning to pick up on it but not yet. I'm a good actress, but in this case that's a bad thing. I go to a therapist but that doesn't help anything. I don't want to be ugly in the top and stuff but I want to go back to eating. Anyone have some advice?
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PLEASE call a medical professional as soon as possible. Atkins may not be right for someone with an eating disorder as it seriously - at least for me - kills the appetite. You may be regressing and it sounds like it if you're throwing out food. If it were just Atkins food that would be one thing but since you're not eating you need to get some help immediately. Please consider going to your nearest emergency room for treatment. I'm a former nurse - good luck, blessings to you...
13 Feb 08 by member: GlennM
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I'm wondering if you want to find another therapist? Are you telling the truth to your therapist? It's fine if you're not hon, but find someone who makes you feel safe enough to share all the anxiety and upsets you have, ok? It's really important. At the very least you could tell your family doctor. By not eating, you are hurting yourself and I think you are a smart, articulate and great person...why would you want to hurt someone like that? :)
13 Feb 08 by member: StumpsMom
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When I didnt feel like eating and lost weight quickly b/c of it, I was in a mini-state of depression. As soon as I found my happy place, I stopped losing weight and eating right again. Are you going to a therapist b/c you are depressed?
On another subject, how about doing yourself a favor and wear a no-show tshirt? You might be less vain if you covered up the very parts are you scared to show. IMO, you are too young to try to look sexy... Cover up and use your energy and beautiful brains on things that matter..like your grades, your friends and family, and your health. Dang, I sound like a mom! But you know I mean well..
13 Feb 08 by member: Shannon_21
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If you have an eating disorder and are not eating it is a SERIOUS problem. You know that please don't wait any longer and continue this. It can cause a dangerous electrolyte imbalance especially if you haven't been eating properly in a long time. If you are not eating and throwing away low carb foods (pardon the mistake above) Atkins definitely is not for you. Please call a medical professional or go to your nearest emergency room immediately as your life could depend on it - you need intervention and now. An eating disorder is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with immediately and not pondered on for hours or days when your body may not be in proper health balance. Please get help NOW! I'm a former nurse - please get help to stop this now...
13 Feb 08 by member: GlennM
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You know already that there is some food that IS good for you. You really need to get help. We care, but we can't help you. Find someone who takes you seriously and be honest with them. This won't change overnight but there is help out there for you. You have a good friend, but she doesn't know how to help you either, she is just doing what she thinks is best.
13 Feb 08 by member: sararay
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Thank you for the help. I'm still forcing myself to eat enough so that I don't die and Evan figured it out and he told Krystal. Krystal and my new friend Mia are now doing an intervention and taking me for pizza and making me eat half of it. Yes my therapist is for depression, this has not been an issue since I started jr. high. I have been depressed since 5th though. I don't trust the adults in my town but I know my friends will always be there. So yeah if anyone is still worried my friends will make sure I'm fine. I'm just wondering if there is a way to prevent me from doing this again. My family doesn't help and my therapist doesn't know anything about this and can't tell. I still want to be me and I'm fighting this as much as I can. My friends help but they can't help prevent it. They don't know how. Help? Please!
14 Feb 08 by member: goldenstar584318
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You may want to see a professional who specializes in eating disorders. These disorders are ususally about control and not so much depression or even body image issues (that is a symptom not a cause). Often young women develop eating disorders when they feel that they have no control over their life. One thing that they CAN control is their body. I don't know how tall you are, but even if you are only 5 ft you should be quite thin at your current weight. I think that you can still eat low carb, you just need to be looking more at the maintenance phase rather than weight loss. It may be hard but you should find an adult that you can confide in and ask them to help you get the appropriate assistance. This could be a parent, family friend, relative, counselor, or teacher. I don't really think that your friends are equipped to handle this type of situation even if their hearts are in the right place.
14 Feb 08 by member: slease
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OK, you somehow convinced yourself you don't like food. Maybe if you can try to convince yourself that some food is good. ( I know you can do this) Like maybe salads & fruit. It is very difficult to gain weight on salads. Salads are good clean food, they are healthy, they help you lose weight and will keep you from starving yourself. It is sometimes easier to take "baby" steps to fix a problem. Going back to eating normally is a big step, but focusing on eating something, even just one kind of food is a step in the right direction.
14 Feb 08 by member: nyteez
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The others are right, this is a control issue. Take control of your health and be honest with your therapist. Her priority is your best interest, but she might refer you to an eating disorder specialist. You may also want to talk to your doctor. If you tell him/her that you don't want anyone else to know and that you are seeking help he cannot tell anyone (like your parents), but he can help you. There are confidentiality laws if you are worried about that. Depending on the state you live in the age where they cannot share your health information with anyone is 15-16 for most states. Be aware of your rights, but get some help.
15 Feb 08 by member: sararay
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