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stopping an eating disorder.
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how?
I look at myself and think im fat, i know im not, but its there. Ive stopped eating all the time. Im not eating breakfast, ive eaten a jacket potatoe and a roast today, only bcos my mum made me.
Im back in school tmorrow and it will be very easy to say ive eaten when i havent if you get me.
I dont want to eat, thats the problem, and i dont want it to turn into an eating disorder, but i dont know what to do, do i just have to make myself eat and feel bad?
I look at myself and think im fat, i know im not, but its there. Ive stopped eating all the time. Im not eating breakfast, ive eaten a jacket potatoe and a roast today, only bcos my mum made me.
Im back in school tmorrow and it will be very easy to say ive eaten when i havent if you get me.
I dont want to eat, thats the problem, and i dont want it to turn into an eating disorder, but i dont know what to do, do i just have to make myself eat and feel bad?
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Yeah, almost every girl thinks that she's fat. A lot of that is to do boys and the media constantly putting us down! you need to deal with the situation by doing something that is an outlet for these feelings...jogging is great, it gives you time to think about things, you get fresh air and you are excersing, which 1.Is vital for good health and 2. makes you feel better about yourself and you will be in a more positive state of mind.
what ever you do, dont starve yourself PLEASE?! i have been there! but i started to exercise more and it makes you feel better, and because you feel better, you look better!
Good luck! and look after yourself!
A woman's relationship with her weight and body image is one that changes and develops over time. As others have already said, it is completely normal for women to see themselves in a less attractive light than others see them, but the challenge is to become happy with who you are. You said that you know you're not fat - so you've got to keep that in mind - do you really think that weighing less would make you happier? In most cases, the constant struggle to remain thin makes people really unhappy. The best thing anyone can do is maintain a healthy balanced diet (and that includes breakfast, lunch AND dinner) and exercise - this will keep you trim and happy.
If you need to talk to someone about how you are feeling contact:
Eating Disorders Association
Helpline: 0845 634 1414 (8.30am-8.30pm weekdays). Youth helpline (under 18s): 0845 634 7650 (4pm-6.30pm weekdays).
www.edauk.com
info@edauk.com
Also, have a read of
this feature - it will help you understand the risks you are putting your body through.
Hannah Spannerx
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and you know, the risks listed on that feature didn't mention things that would still affect you years afterwards, and probably forever.
i've been a healthy weight for 3 years, and i'm still riddled with health problems. i'm on the waiting list to see two specialists right now, because my body just will not behave.
my digestive system is screwed up majory, and i have tablets i'll probably have to take for the rest of my life just so i can eat without pain. my immune system is practically non existent, and i get every bug going. plus most of my colds develop into something worse - a chest infection, sinusitis. i get cystitis practically every week. my blood pressure is completely unstable, if i stand up quickly, i will fall over. my balance is shoddy. my teeth and eyes are much weaker than they were - i have a filling in every molar, and my eyes don't focus properly. my bones are weak, and they ache in the winter, my joints are stiff, my muscles are feeble. my periods came back, which is a good sign, sometimes they don't, but i still won't know if i can have children until i start trying.
and was it all worth it? no. being skinny didn't make me happy. it didn't make people like me more, it didn't make boys fall in love with me, it didn't get me a good job, or fantastic grades at school. it just made me tired and unhappy, and gave me a legacy of ill-health to carry around for the rest of my life.
The Silly String
If you don't want to talk to someone you know, try the Eating Disorders Association. I'm just going to find their helpline no. for you...
I'm on the end of my PM box if you like.
Take care
xxx
I now how you feel cos I'm doing it again. I say again cos I used to be anorexic. I all started when I was determind to show my dad n stepmam I wouldn't pick up weight on holiday but over the months it spiralled out of control and I was about 1 week away from hospitilisation. Not nice.
Huni, really as hard as it may be yo have to try and eat healthy things. And just small things like a small yoghurt or apple for breakfast a sandwich with light cheese spread for lunch and some tea later on.
It's normal to feel like that but try not to see yourself as fat just untoned cos thats what we all really are!
Take care hun,
Anya
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