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February 4, 2008, 8:38 pm PST

HELP

I'm anorexic, I have been so for 6 years now. I am only 17 and I don't know what to do with myself anymore. Everyone tells me to seek in patient treatment. I don't want too. I am only anorexic by definition but I don't feel like it could be me. I just am so frusturated and need some advice.
 
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February 14, 2008, 8:03 am PST

Anorexia

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I'm anorexic, I have been so for 6 years now. I am only 17 and I don't know what to do with myself anymore. Everyone tells me to seek in patient treatment. I don't want too. I am only anorexic by definition but I don't feel like it could be me. I just am so frusturated and need some advice.

If you are asking the question that you may need in patient care, then you truly should ask Dr Phill to help you. Eating disorders I feel are the most dangerous addiction you can have. You need to ask for help from a Dr Phill. I know he will handle you with care. My heart goes out to you and you have to fight these from everything you have. It will not be easy and will for sure have emotional wounds that will need to be healed. The dissorder plays with your head and tells you nothing is wrong when your heart knows you are in trouble. That is why you are scared. So reach out to someone,,,,anyone.

 

I have a close person to me that has struggled with this for years. She is still in denial at 5 foot 7 at 110 at her heaviest. She won't admit that she has a problem and dosn't talk to anyone about her secret. At least you are reaching out by saying your feelings. You should be very proud of yourself.

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February 17, 2008, 10:06 am PST

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 When I was in my 20's I was into modeling, nothing stupendous, mostly local things, lots of  things I said no to (like cigarette promotion), but was constantly watching my weight.   I finally got out of modeling and found I could not eat normally.   I read about anorexia, I made sure that I got enough potassium and bruished my teeth after any vomiting session.    Now I am 52, I am at normal weight, but it is still hard to eat.   And my teeth have suffered.  I've had two molars that had cracks in them so I needed root-canals twice.   I am careful to use a toothpaste that is kind to your tooth enamal.    I have acid reflux disease.   It's a wonder to me that I lived through it.   It took about 20 years to get over the worst part.    At one point my niece developed anorexia, and she did listen to her mom and me, I told her how hard it was and that I understood and would help in any way I could.   She is now a mother of two, very healthy, very pretty, normal weight and so happy.
If you have this condition, please get help, even if it's only through a book.   Do something!   The afteraffects  (if you live through it) are no fun at all.

And mothers, please don't encourage your girls to be thin because it's "in".   People shouldl not make fun of young girls and the changes in their bodies.   Our bodies will continue to change throughout our lives. 

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February 17, 2008, 4:05 pm PST

7 yr old SON with anorexia

My son was officially diagnosed by a pediatrician and other healthcare professionals with anorexia.  To look at him he does not fit the stereotype of an anorexic however.  This time last year he was an overweight child so the 30 lbs he has lost makes him APPEAR healthy by other peoples standards but the WAY he got there and still continues to do is unhealthy and that is dictated by the disease.  It's been 2 weeks now and my insurance and pediatrician have been unsuccessful in finding someone who will even treat him due to his age.  I've emailed Dr. Phil about this because I know if anybody can help us BEFORE it's too late it would be Dr. Phil.  I never imagined any of my children having this disease.  Of all the things I've been on the 'watch' for with my children, this was never one of them considered.  He is the youngest of 3 boys (older brothers 11 and 13) are average weight.  Anyone out there experiencing this, please please respond.  We are desparate to find help for him before it spins out of control.  Thanks for listening.
 
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February 17, 2008, 4:23 pm PST

7 yr old son anorexic

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Please find your son a good treatent provider that understands the disease.  The quicker you get professional help the easier it is to battle the disease.  This is a Mental Illness and your love and support is needed but also you need a nutrionist, physician and Psychogist that can give you as the parent the tools you need to address your sons illness.  Treat this like any other disease.  The plan your treatment team lays out is the medicine.  The disease is illogical and you can't reason with the.  Look online, ask your pediatrician if they know of a psychologist and a nutrionist that can help.  You can't do this alone, and there are parents out there who are going through what you are going through.  I am fortunate that there is a parents support group in my area for Parents with children who have eating disorders.  This group is lead by a psychologist.  We share our feelings, concerns and issues and it has been wonderful to know that we are not poor parents, we are not crazy and yes we all feel helpless.  My prayers are with you.

My 7 yr old was just diagnosed with anorexia.  We have been unable to find anybody who will take him and offer treatment because he is so young.  We are on the east coast.  The only treatment facilities thus far only take them starting at 10 yrs.  His age coupled with the fact he is a boy limits our search.  I hope your son is doing better, please pray for us that our Noah will get the help he needs.....
 
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February 19, 2008, 9:50 pm PST

recovered anorexic for 11 years!!

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If you are asking the question that you may need in patient care, then you truly should ask Dr Phill to help you. Eating disorders I feel are the most dangerous addiction you can have. You need to ask for help from a Dr Phill. I know he will handle you with care. My heart goes out to you and you have to fight these from everything you have. It will not be easy and will for sure have emotional wounds that will need to be healed. The dissorder plays with your head and tells you nothing is wrong when your heart knows you are in trouble. That is why you are scared. So reach out to someone,,,,anyone.

 

I have a close person to me that has struggled with this for years. She is still in denial at 5 foot 7 at 110 at her heaviest. She won't admit that she has a problem and dosn't talk to anyone about her secret. At least you are reaching out by saying your feelings. You should be very proud of yourself.

XOXO

  When I was 16 I lived this horrible disease and was put in the hospital weighing 85 pounds I was 5'9  Doctors told my parents I was not going to live but I did and overcame it and am truly so happy now. I've not had ANY problems since recovery and I want to help others know that there is hope.  The key is getting treatment in or out patient and being honest with your counsel about the issues that caused your disorder.   Choose to be free of this disease and choose to live again.  

   Haley,       haleyhf@thebluezone.net
 
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February 24, 2008, 2:16 pm PST

yor emotions are tied w/eating disorder

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I am 48 and my doctors think I have a eating disorder.  I just don't want to eat.  i lost over 60 pounds because of problems following a hysterectomy but don't think i look any different even though clothes don't fit.  It's easier to not eat than deal with a possible intestional obstruction.  i have an ileostomy and that coupled with the heat of the deep south make dehydration a problem.
I wanted you to know you are going thru some major life-altering proceedures.  I will let you know that ever since I hit my 30ies,  my body slowed down.  Although I do have a 'bread basket' I do accept my age,  and I still excercise to help myself feel better
 
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February 24, 2008, 2:25 pm PST

I almost Died too

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  When I was 16 I lived this horrible disease and was put in the hospital weighing 85 pounds I was 5'9  Doctors told my parents I was not going to live but I did and overcame it and am truly so happy now. I've not had ANY problems since recovery and I want to help others know that there is hope.  The key is getting treatment in or out patient and being honest with your counsel about the issues that caused your disorder.   Choose to be free of this disease and choose to live again.  

   Haley,       haleyhf@thebluezone.net

Thank you for your positive remark on recovery.

I do recovery speaking @ the local hospital I was.  I'm fairly older now,  and my body is going thru the middle-aged spread, and I do accept it as a form of maturity.

I did live,  but I almost died due to mal nutrition,  and lack of maturity.

Like I said,  I'm not crazy about my physical image,  but then again,  I'm old enough to have earned it.

 
 
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February 24, 2008, 2:36 pm PST

In Kansas City; I was relieved to find men w/manorexia

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My 7 yr old was just diagnosed with anorexia.  We have been unable to find anybody who will take him and offer treatment because he is so young.  We are on the east coast.  The only treatment facilities thus far only take them starting at 10 yrs.  His age coupled with the fact he is a boy limits our search.  I hope your son is doing better, please pray for us that our Noah will get the help he needs.....

Men need the treatment they deserve.

The hospital I do recovery speaking for had some manorexics.

Eating disorders are a power trip against the natural shape of the body.

I know it is less acceptable for a male to go into treatement.  My personal e-mail address is as follows for you to get help.

hippielynn@yahoo.com

 
 
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February 24, 2008, 8:48 pm PST

Please I need Help

PLease I have suffered from anorexia over the past year. I went from wieghing 225lbs down to 95 in less than a year. Thanks to family ove just the past few months i have managed to go from eating 100 calories a day to eating more. Corrently i am up to weighing about 106lbs, and at first i was doing good with eating. But now i am really scared because all i can think about is food. ( i don't know if it's because i deprived myself for so long?) I dont eat expeccially before i go to work in the morning because i dont want to feel like a fat pig, but when i am by myself all i can think about is food and it is extremely difficult not to go into the kitchen and just start pigging out. I really dont want to have to live my entire life like this, constantly thinking about food and worrying about what im eating. it has gotten to the point where i have lost contact with most of family who i used to be extremely close with, and i think i am slowly loosing my friends. I am so scared that all this pressure is going to lead me back down to not eating anything again because in the long run I truly was happier when i didnt have food in my stomach, i didnt have to worry about feeling like a fat pig. ALso i have had a lot of people come up to me and tell me how i look much better because i have gained a little bit of wait and when they say things like that to me it just makes me feel worse. I really am at the point that I don't know what to do, i havent been able to sleep through an entire night in the past month and ahalf.
 
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