Replies to 'Anorexia'

     I am a 37 year old recovering anorexic.  I know what you are going through.  You are on the path to self destruction.  I don't know much about you but what you wrote but I do know how these diseases work.  They put you in a sense of false control and make you think that all is well.  It is not.  The longer and more that you do this the longer you take to get better from the physical side effects.  They can be any where from tooth loss, bone deterioration, back problems, migraines, electrolyte imbalance, stomach problems gall bladder liver kidneys muscle loss.  The list goes on and on and that doesn't touch the mental side effects either.  Please seek help from someone that you trust.  If you feel that your parents can help you go to them first.  If they need to talk to someone that has been through the same thing that your going through please have them contact me by e-mail.  I will talk with you or your parents or both.  But please don't delay.  You need help now.  I didn't have my parents when I needed them the most and if your parents have been good to you you must give them the respect of telling them this.  You are not alone.  I don't know what in your life pushed you to this but you need to remember the first time that you ever had thoughts of it.  That is the point of origin.  There are people that can help you you just have to let them.  You have to realize that your life is worth living and that you are worth saving.  All children are precious.  You are too.  Please tell your parents.  If you cant tell them tell someone else close to you.  Let people in.  You and your parents or anyone else that needs to talk can write me at sarahcash37@yahoo.com .  I will do all I can to help you.  Good luck!