How do I help my mom who might be anorexic?
First of all, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know it is a painful experience. As a former anorexic, I hope I can help!Eating Disorder Warning Signs - our parent placeThose are some warning signs. If you're fairly certain she does have an eating disorder, the first step is to speak to her about it, calmly. A common mistake is to accuse people of having an eating disorder. Talk to her, and focus on “I statements”.I'm worried about you. I just want to make sure you're alright. I love you and want you to be happy.If she denies it, and you suspect she's lying, don't accuse her! Those with eating disorders are hurting badly. They are in intense emotional (and often physical) pain. So yelling at her, threatening her, etc, are all bad ideas. It's an emotional situation, so if you need to step away, please do! Some words can't be taken back.If at all possible, try to get her to eat. Cook for her, encourage her. Make nutritious meals. Another common thing I see is people trying to force feed someone with anorexia high calorie, but nutritionally empty foods. This can be useful in gaining weight, but when they are deep in their disorder, the idea of ice cream and cakes will terrify them.Don't push her too hard. Unfortunately, because she's an adult, unless she's declared mentally unstable, you can't really force her to get help. You should definitely encourage her to go to therapy, but that's all you can really do.Good luck ♥️♥️Brookswww.ourparentplace.com
AM I ANOREXIC PLZ HELP BEFORE I DIE.?
The amount of calories and your obsession over the amount you eat is a clear sign of anorexia. However, you have a bigger problem, your liver is failing. The dark urine indicates that either your liver isn't processing bilirubin in your blood, or that you have gall stones obstructing the bile duct leading from your gall bladder and liver to your intestines. It's the same reason that you have yellow skin, the amount of bilirubin building up in your blood can't be processed and secreted by your hepatobiliary system. Chest pain could mean you have severe anemia or esophageal varices. As bad as severe anemia sounds, trust me when I say that the first option is better than the second. Go to the hospital and get help, at this point, anorexia may not even be the biggest concern. EDIT: Go to the hospital as soon as possible and in addition to getting a full liver function test, get a CT scan of your liver. Depending on how old you are, there's the possibility of liver malignancy, which is associated with weight loss. Anorexia doesn't cause any of the symptoms besides weight loss. The yellow skin, dark urine, and possibly chest pain is due to your liver failing.
Am i anorexic?
You are on the thin side of average for your height. You are far from fat. You do not weigh a lot, and a specific weight doesn't make you anorexic. Anorexia is an obsession with weight that leads to unhealthy restricting of calories and often occurs with body dysmorphia. It sounds like you do have an eating disorder. I recommend getting professional help to try to overcome this. The way anorexia makes you think will have you believe you are never skinny enough. You will always see the fat and not the overall picture until you are conditioned otherwise. Please get help, you sound like a very sweet and beautiful girl who just needs a little help.
Am I anorexic?
let me start by saying I am no dr. But if you are eating 1000–1300 calories a day, you shouldn’t have to worry about being anotexic. I eat that or less and still do bodybuilding healthily. But if you are having issues, you may want to look st what you are eating. Are you getting enough nutrition with those calories? My caloric intake number is low, but is very high in specific nutrients to stay healthy. You also are way too young to be worrying about your BMI. Your metabolism should be good at your age and you have to be careful not to kill it. 16.4 BMI is very low, underweight, and that in itself could be your issue. I don’t want to lecture you on that part, because it’s not what you’re asking, but keep in mind, it’s not good for you. The target is 18+. You need “enough” to keep your body going. Why do you eat so little? And why do you think you are fat? Maybe talking to a nonjudgmental person and figuring out the issue would help? I totally get it, but I wouldn’t want to see you take it too far either. Seek a nutritionist maybe, who can help adjust your diet to something more beneficial, rather than a regular dr who will just tell you to eat more and gain weight. Good luck.
Am i anorexic?
A few months ago i lost half a stone, (this was not done intentionally), my life has now become all about losing weight. I go days without eating and when i do i feel really guilty that my only option is to take laxatives or diretics to stop myself from breaking down. My days are filled with how can i lose weight and how can i avoid food to prevent myself feeling depressed and unworthy. I'm 19 and 5ft and weight 6 to 6.1 stone giving me a bmi of 16.5/6. i feel hungary all of the time but cannot bring myself to eat, not even salad. Please help me, i dont understand what is happening!
Im 13 girl , am i anorexic?!?!?!?!?
You are ill if you think that is okay and need to get help (I use to go days without eating I was down to 90lbs size 00) In my opinion no one should be smaller than size 1 if they can help it. And even then being size 3-5 if taller (I'm 5'1) 5-7-9) depending in how your built. You are cold and dizzy because you aren't eating healthy 13 year old should have atleast 1500 to 2000 calories a day. Don't exersise until you are healthy. 5'3 you should be atleast 110? Most peope say 100 for 5' and 5 more for every inch. I'm 5'1 120 size 3 I wear medium to large shirts because I have a chest and I like shirts to be longer I'm really thin. Please don't go down the same road I did the only thing to save me was getting preg with my son he is almost 2 now.
Am i anorexic? please help im scared?
ok guys so here's the thing, i'm scared that im anorexic but im really really confused so here's the story; i basically know that i am thin & skinny (not only because everyone tells me i am) but i feel skinny and look skinny and i know that i am in fact skinny, and i am pretty confident with my body and i started to work out (just for health purposes and not really for loosing weight) and yeah, and the only fat i wanna lose is around my upper thigh area, what i mean is i just want to achieve a 'thigh gap', because i think they look really nice and stuff but im not self conscious by my body i'm just exercising to stay fit and tone up (get muscles), and i eat well, i'm not eating less and i'm not planning too, all i'm planning to do is to eat healthier because i want to be healthier and because im a bit scared of gaining weight(does that make me anorexic?) but i'm really really scared of gaining weight! and because of me being scared of gaining weight, i start to think im anorexic and it's really starting to get in my head that im anorexic, but the problem is i have none of the symptoms of anorexia except for ONE, which is that im really scared of gaining weight, so please help? i don't know whats going on with me, because i feel good with my body and i've always been eating well, but all that's worrying me is that if i gain weight and that's pretty much it, so what's my problem? am i anorexic? (and please don't tell me to talk to someone because i don't think it would help)
Please help,Am I anorexic?
I'm 5 ft and 89 lb and yet I feel so fat. For breakfast, I have a very small portion of pancakes, and sometimes, nothing at all. For lunch, I have one or two fouths of a sandwich and a cracker. I hardly eat any dinner. Im obsessed with looking at myself and a mirror, and checking my body weight, my ideal goal is to be 80 lb. I ask people if I'm fat, and they think I'm insane, but I feel fat. People are concerned over my weight and tell me I need to eat more, but I want to look like the girls in a magazine so badly. Thanks... Btw, im 14
What can I do to help my anorexic and depressed friend?
Good to know she’s seeing a therapist, despite what sounds like lack of progress; this shows she realizes she’s sick - that’s a big step.I’d first encourage seeing a therapist who specializes in eating disorders, assuming her current one isn’t. Progress can also depend on the amount of time she’s spent with the therapist; sometimes it takes years to crack the code. In hindsight, only a few words out of the mouths of my many therapists are what stuck with me. Strangely, one told me to “get a life” and that’s exactly what I needed to hear (but that’s just me).While therapy (or at least an active manhunt for the cause of her emotional turmoil) is essential, she should also visit a medical doctor…again, one who specializes in eating disorders…so she and her loved ones can gauge the status of her current physical health. A whole mess of horrible things happen behind the scenes when the body is forced out of balance. Her organs, brain, heart, electrolytes, bones, hormones, cells, etc. are currently reacting to starvation, which puts the body in an emergency status that can eventually result in death.As well, if affordable, she can work with a dietitian…one who specializes in eating disorders. This may help teach her an unoffensive approach to eating and one that most people would consider difficult to adhere to, simply because it’s a healthier way to eat. I would caution, however, that accountability is typically involved, which could mean counting calories, and I’m not in favor of anyone with an eating disorder counting calories; ever.I emphasize a team who specializes in eating disorders, because too many things are overlooked by those who don’t know what to look for. They’ll know how to built an effective network of help, where they tackle all sides, simultaneously. I was sent away with a perfect bill of health by at least 6 regular doctors who knew nothing about anorexia; when in fact, my body was shutting down.Lastly, but equally as critical is love and support. She may resist support, but it’s exactly what she needs. She needs to be shown and told, repeatedly, how loved and cherished she is. Even if her reactions display the opposite, there’s nothing like mending with love. Overlook any fits of anger, should they occur, and know that she’s releasing what’s been locked away for far too long. Anorexia is a result of what’s ailing her.What a truly beautiful friend you are. Never give up.