Just the Way YOU are! discussion

Are you anorexic?
Do you think you might be anorexic?
Lets talk about it!

I think my mom's anorexic and two of my best friends are anorexic (ones a guy & ones a girl).

Encourage your friends to eat a healthy amount of food because anorexia is a huge killer today amongst teenagers, encourage your mom too! All we can do in situations like this is give our opinions and hope for the best, good luck!

I'll try! Thanks for the advice!

I've never met someone anorexic, but the thought is scary that someone think that they can survive without any food...

It is sad and scary

Would a super irregular eating schedule be anorexia??

As long as you eat enough food everyday you are fine if you have more questions I will be happy to help message me or post them here.

Tiny turtle lets start here have u told anyone about this??

Ok so have your parents noticed or said anything about this to you?

Don't do it. It's a bad idea. Trust me. I think about that a lot too and there are days where I don't eat a lot and I never really feel great after. I mean I lose weight, but it's not a healthy way to loose weight.

Ya if you want to lose weigh do it by exercising I have known many people that have died from
Anorexia and it is not worth it. It does so many terrible things to your body because your body doesn't have enough food to keep it going

I have a friend who is depressed and suicidal and self-harmer and anorexic. She used to go on fasts for two weeks at a time and only drink water. I just found out about that and it makes me cry...

I'm not anorexic but sometimes I wish I was, I know its a bad thing to wish for but I would finally lose weight..

There are easier and healthier ways to loose weight please message me if u want any tips

Tiny Mine Turtle wrote: "I am anorexic and I haven't really eaten in 9 months and when I do eat I run right after to lose weight I'm 16 and only 91 pounds."

That's very very tiny I weigh like twenty pounds over that and im a lot younger than you and im almost underweight... Food tastes so good!!! ;) Seriously though fruits and veggies actually make you feel REALLY good.

Sydney wrote: "There are easier and healthier ways to loose weight please message me if u want any tips"

they don't work, I've been trying for years!

Girls and guys it is not good to do this. If you have trouble with this then you need to find a parent, family member, doctor, or anyone!

I was anerexic, and I know how terrible it is to stop. If anyone needs anything please feel free to message me. The only reason I stop was because of my older brother. He was the only one who noticed my horrible eat ting disorder. I also know how easy it is to go back to the ha bit. He died two years ago and I stopped eating again. When it came to christmas, I broke down into an emotional mess. I wound up eating the whole ham and half an apple pie. I then took multiple laxitives because I couldn't throw up. I now am still anerexic, but my doctor has givin me pills and injections so I can stay alive. I inject myself with a needle everyday so i don't have to eat. I almost dehydrated twice because I thought I was getting fat off water. So please, if you need to talk I'm here.

Oh my gosh... I'm so sorry, Sierra. You are so strong. Thank you for sharing that.

Thank you. I don't feel strong, but that helps. I've only told two people that. It feels good to say it all

I'm sure it does. It always feels good to vent. Ily and I'm here for you.

Thank you so much. :)

No problem. :)

Sierra wrote: "I was anerexic, and I know how terrible it is to stop. If anyone needs anything please feel free to message me. The only reason I stop was because of my older brother. He was the only one who notic..."

Oh my gosh Sierra... wow. Stay strong. Try to get better, okay? You are definitely not overweight, obviously as you know. But that probably doesnt make a diff. for me saying that to you anymore, does it? Does... Im curious, so sorry if its annoying, but does it like... become addicting? Im trying to understand it to help my friend :/

No problem, I hate it. I wish I could stop. I guess you could call it addicting, but id say its more of a mind set. It's how you think about food. I know that I don't taste food and feel sick every time I eat food. The calorie count runs through my head and it becomes disgusting. It's also how you see yourself. I can hear that I'm not fat, but every time I look at myself in the mirror I can see that I am. I guess it's an illusion. Did I answer your question? If you want to ask more its okay. It helps to talk about it and I don't want anyone else getting as bad as I am.

I hope you do eventually get better.
But honestly it is an illusion... my friend... she's come a long ways. Before they literally ate almost no calories a week o.o. But anyways, they said that now he can see that s.he really doesnt look as "fat" as they thought.

And you did help me understand better, thank you :)

Well, I'm sure she's beautiful. :) You're welcome, I'm just glad I could help.

Me too.

Ditto. But Mei, just remember there's a healthy way to lose weight and a whole lot of non healthy ways. Just try to stay away from processed foods, any candy, soda, etc. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and make sure you're getting protein too. Try to exercise at least three times a week, but don't overdo it. You are eating enough, aren't you Mei?

Three meals a day. Or at least two full meals and some snacks?

Okay, I'm going to say something and I don't want to sound like a know it all, but please just listen. Depriving your body of food isn't worth it. It's just not. You have a pounding headache that is almost impossible to get rid of. You feel weak and tired all the time. Food is on your mind 24/7 because your stomach won't stop begging for food. Not to mention the fact that your body will go into starvation mode holding onto any food you DO eat. You can really hurt yourself. You can get lots of health problems including heart problems. It's just not worth it. You have to be healthy about it. You'll feel so much better while living a healthy lifestyle.

~Nobody~♫Your Words In My Head, Knives In My Heart♫~ wrote: "On weekdays I eat a sandwich for lunch and some dinner. On weekends I eat nothing."

eat more

i used to sturggle with anorexia and i thought i solced it but im starting to stop eating again...its not even on purpose its just that every time i even smell food i get sick...what should i do?

Talk to an adult and try to eat please I would hate for you to be sick like that again.

thnx and I'm really trying though its just I never feel hungry and when I eat with family the smell is just disgusting. the funny thing though is that its food I used 2 be able 2 eat all day

Try to eat a little at a time and slowly increasing your portions don't let anyone rush you

Did u tell your parents or an adult you trust?

How is everyone?

Is everything ok?

What's wrong?

Do u wanna talk about it

Sierra wrote: "I was anerexic, and I know how terrible it is to stop. If anyone needs anything please feel free to message me. The only reason I stop was because of my older brother. He was the only one who notic..."

Remember when I wrote this?? It was only the end of August. Since then, nothing has changed except I got a new boyfriend. Somehow, this guy managed to get to me and break down my barrier. I trust him. I've only dated him a while, and it isn't love, but I really like him. When he caught me not eat ting at the theater and on dates he asked me about it. (Earlier he found out I had lied to him once and made me promise to never lie to him again, so I had to tell him.) After I told him, he turned distraught. I could sense the way he treated me differently. When I tried to break up with him, he told me why. He had been taking a cooking class, and wasn't doing very well, for me and was scared I would be mad over it. Initially, he was right, I was furious. I had known him for such a little time and he thought be could change how I've been acting for ever. Eventually I changed my mind. My best friend convinced me that he was trying to be sweet and help me. After he learned the basics of cooking, he declared that he was going to cook for me that night. I had rolled my eyes; I was skeptic. That night I walked into his house with my "No thanks" speech already. At first, this is what I did, I argued. When he convinced m to try a bite I did. Needless to say, I ate the whole plate and have been eating a little more everyday. Today, I ate the following: toast, 1/2 a turkey sandwich, and a weird pasta dish. I have stopped taking the medicine and am a healthy weight. When I saw myself as fat or told myself I was going to get fat, my boyfriend was right there telling me I was beautiful. :)

It wasn't all fantasy the whole time. I made it seem better than it was. If anyone needs tips for quitting, or wants to hear the whole story, please PM me or write a comment on here saying you want to.

Wow that is so inspirational what a sweet guy and u r so strong u can do anything u set ur mind to dont ever forget that!

I won't thank you. :D

No problem you're amazing

guys I've tried your advice to eat a little more each day...but something always tears me down once I start 2 get better...some people don't realize how much simple words affect people....

Aw u need to fight it as much as u can believe in yourself

I try but the only people who could truly help me have now helped contribute to the problem and pain...nobody truly cares...you guys are great and all but ya know nothing beats a true meaningful hug