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16 And Diagnosed With Anorexia 
My daughter is 16 and was diagnosed with anorexia 8 months ago. She is very small, and weighs just 6 stone at the moment. I not sure how to help because...

How Do You Feel About Force Feeding Anorexia Patients? 
I am a 3rd year medical student writing a project on the ethics of force feeding anorexia patients. I would love to know any views or opinions on this...

Anorexia Misdiagnosed As Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 
Over twenty years ago, my sister was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as 'M.E.'. She has been bedridden for 8 of those years....

How Can I Help My Daughter With Anorexia 
My 20 yr old daughter has had anorexia for around 1 year. She attends university so does not live at home. We are close, but she gets really annoyed when...

Am I Getting Anorexia?  
I'm not sure if I'm getting anorexia or not. A couple weeks ago, I was feeling incredibly depressed. I felt like I was the black sheep of my family,...

Is Sleep The Key To Weight Loss? 
I have been told that sleep is key to weight loss. However, I exercise a few hours everyday before I go to bed. I don't do extreme workouts. Just squats,...

Hospitalization For Anorexia  
Does my sister need hospitalization for her anorexia ? She has been battling with her eating disorder for years, but now her symptoms are severe. She's...

Help - Am I Anorexic?  
I am 18 years old, I wonder if I'm anorexic. I started dieting a month and half ago. I began with normal healthy diet - like eating cooked vegetables...

Eating disorder forever? 
I am 20 years old and have an eating disorder. I have no idea what to do. Well, actually I do but I cannot face doctors, psychiatrists etc. And I'm actually...

OCD or Anorexia 
I'm wondering if this is OCD or anorexia? I am 23 year old woman who is underweight and having food issues. In the last 8 months I have lost over 30lbs....

Does Starvation Diet Always Indicate Anorexia? 
Does a starvation diet always indicate anorexia? My 15 year old daughter has lost almost 15 pounds over the past 2 months. She basically refuses to...

Types Of Eating Disorders - Toilet Paper 
I am suspicious of a friend with whom I have had intervention who suffers from some sort of eating disorder. Why would there be shredded, rolled pieces...

Eating Disorder Help 
I eat almost nothing all day and drink tonnes of water. I then have a tiny portion of dinner at home and throw it all up straight away. I've only been...

Weight loss 
Help with weight loss... I have lost 30 pounds in 2 months. But recently, no matter how much I try, I cannot seem to loose weight. I haven't changed...

Am I Anorexic Or Just Small? 
Am I anorexic, or just small? I'm 33 years old, 5ft 2 inches, and weigh 41.9kgs (92lbs). I see myself as thin. Are there different types of anorexia?...

Do I Have An Eating Disorder? 
Do I have an eating disorder? I have suspected that I might have an eating disorder for a few years now. I haven't asked anyone about it because it does...

Hiding Anorexia And Weight Loss 
How does an anorexic hide their purging and weight loss? ...

What Is An Eating Disorder? 
What is an eating disorder? And which one could this be? First I should explain my past. When I started high school I got worried that I would gain weight....

How Do I Get My Period Back? 
I went through anorexia when I was 13. I'm 15 now, and much better, but I want my period back. I haven't had it in almost two years....

Cured From Anorexia Overnight 
Can someone be cured from anorexia overnight? My Daughter, to whom I was extremely close, has had anorexia for eight years. We tried all treatments counseling...

Consequences Of Anorexia 
Do the consequences of anorexia apply to me? I am 24 years old and I weigh over 200 lbs. I am very insecure about my weight and have been trying desperately...

Wanting To Recover From An Eating Disorder 
When you went into eating disorder recovery it was because you were clearly incredibly ill and unable to function from your illness, but did you ever think...

Unhealthy weight gain during anorexia recovery? 
I am currently recovering from anorexia on my own terms, and as psychologically crazy as this may sound, I don't want to gain a crazy amount of weight,...

When Recovering From Anorexia Will I Be Able To Build A Toned Body 
In recovery from anorexia, will the weight I first gain be all fat (I know some is necessary for organs) and then have to tone and build muscle after that...

Food Rituals In Anorexia Nervosa 
I've been reading up on anorexia nervosa because I'm concerned for my friend. Food rituals seem to be among the many possible symptoms of anorexia . ('Ritualization'...

ADHD Medication For Weight Loss - Am I Anorexic? 
In November of this year, I went to my doctor to talk to him about getting medication for ADHD, with the intention to lose weight. Does this this mean...

How Do You Stop Contemplating Anorexia Relapses?  
I suffered from anorexia, and I plan out perfect relapse plans on a weekly basis -- each and every step. I can normally talk myself out of them, but it...

Skipping My Meals 
When I eat something, like a sandwich, sometimes I don't like it. Afterwards I feel really, really bad about myself and mad because it wasn't something...

What do you say to someone who you think is anorexic? 
I have a friend that I think is Anorexic. She has become very thin over the past few months and she doesn't eat very much. Her parents are aware of her...

What Happens If You Don't Get Treatment For Pancreatitis? 
The pain from my pancreatitis comes and goes. I don't want to go to the doctor for it, but sometimes it is soooo bad and I have to vomit before it eases....

Target Weight And Eating Disorder Clinics 
Do you have to be a certain weight to be discharged from an eating disorder clinic in order to start your after care program in the community?...

What Are The Cognitive Impairments Anorexia Nervosa? 
What are the cognitive impairments of anorexia nervosa?...

Binge Eating - How Can I Control My Eating Again? 
I have suffered from anorexia nervosa for about a year and a half and now I think I'm binge eating. I completely restricted my diet not allowing myself...

Anorexia Recovery - Bloating 
I have a few questions to ask regarding my anorexia recovery. I’ve been in anorexia recovery for the past two months and have gained just under 10 pounds....

Statistics On Anorexia In Canada 
I am doing a project about statistics on anorexia for school, and I need to know how many people, (over the past 20 years), have been diagnosed with anorexia...

Anorexic Recovery - Is Binge Eating Normal During Recovery? 
I'm an anorexic in recovery and treatment. I've been in treatment for the past 2 months. For approximately 3 weeks now I have been non-stop eating and...

Eating Disorder Treatment - Outpatient To Inpatient Therapy 
I am in eating disorder treatment - outpatient therapy. I was just wondering what the criteria is for being moved into inpatient? When I go to the doctors...

Anorexia - Why Would You Want To Starve Yourself 
Anorexia, really? Why would ever want to starve yourself?. You only live once. You should make right choices and don't get anorexia! ...

Am I Anorexic? 
I'm 14, 5 feet 2 inches, and right now about 110 . I limit my calories to about 600 a day. I admit that I am obbsessed with losing weight. During the week...

What Is Vitamin B12? 
My doctor says that I am low in vitamin 12, I have a deficiency. I don't want the shot, so he told me to eat more vitamin b12 rich foods, but I don't know...

Can I still be suffering from anorexia at a normal weight?  
I suffered from self starvation, self mutilation and I exercised excessively in high school. I was never extremely skinny - I must have been 5'6 and 120...

What Is An Eating Disorder? 
Hi I'm Natanya and I'm 10 years old. I want to know what is an eating disorder? We are learning some things in school and I really like your web site...

How long does it take to recover from anorexia? 
My sister has been sick for almost a year. How long will it take her to get over this?...

Signs Of An Eating Disorder 
Am I showing signs of an eating disorder? I'm16 years old, and I need some advice. I've always been a very picky eater, but for the past year I began...

Meal Plan For A Recovering Anorexic 
Is this a good meal plan for a recovering anorexic? I am 6'2''and having difficulty gaining weight. I have recently upped my calories and this is a...

In My Thirties And Anorexic 
I've been suffering from Anorexia for the best part of 15 years. It got to an extreme case in 2009 and by Feb 2010, I attempted suicide because my control...

Anorexia - How sick is "sick enough"?   Not rated yet
I have anorexia. I did treatment. Insurance cut me off before I got enough help. I kept hearing, I wasn't sick enough. I never stopped having my period....

How Do I Get My Daughter To See A Doctor?  Not rated yet
How do I get my daughter to see a doctor? She hid her bulimia for some time. Eventually she became anorexic and so weak that she had medical intervention...

Fine Hair On Face - Visible Veins  Not rated yet
According to online BMI (Body Mass Index) counters I am underweight, but only just. 'Ive been on a diet since last summer and I've probably lost around...

Could This Be The Early Signs Of Anorexia  Not rated yet
My boyfriend is eating only one meal of salad and a few pieces of fruit a day and has started doing rigorous exercise for about two hours a day. He used...

Would A Doctor Think I'm Anorexic?  Not rated yet
To cut a long story short, I have suffered from eating disorders, depression and suicide in the past but it hasn't reared its ugly head. However I didn't...

Would I Be Diagnosed With An Eating Disorder?  Not rated yet
I've hated my body for as long as I can remember, but would I be diagnosed with an eating disorder? In middle school, I started strictly counting calories...

Treatment For Pain From B12 Injections  Not rated yet
My husband has had pains from the site of the B12 injections. The pain travels down to the shoulder and now to the chest. He's supposed to have these...

I Don't Know If I Have An Eating Disorder  Not rated yet
I used to be pretty heavy when I was younger, but then I began to lose weight. At first I did it by working out and eating healthy, but now I try to avoid...

Will I Get My Period Back  Not rated yet
I'm 14 and started dieting a year ago. I started my period in may 7 months ago, but only had it once and then it stopped. I was never anorexic, and had...

How Long Before You Notice Signs Of Anorexia  Not rated yet
How long does it take before you start to see signs of anorexia ? In other words, I'm just wondering how soon do symptoms present themselves after...

Weight Gain During Anorexia Recovery  Not rated yet
I'm a 23 year old female, and was diagnosed with anorexia 9 years ago. I have never had any form of recovery in that time. I have been in and put of hospitals,...

Can Adults Randomly Develop Anorexia  Not rated yet
Can adults randomly develop anorexia? I'm reading a lot of anorexia information, but it's mostly about teens. What if a person only eat once every 2...

Eating Disorder Weight Loss  Not rated yet
Over the past couple months I have been losing weight. I thought I was doing it the healthy way, but I keep getting sick. I am 5'9 and 130 pounds. Four...

Wisdom From Anorexia  Not rated yet
I have to write a paper on my life, what suffering I have undergone, and what wisdom I've gained from it. I'm an eating disorder patient, and this is my...

Are There Different Stages Of Anorexia?  Not rated yet
My step daughter has been diagnosed with eating disorder tendencies. Are there various stages in anorexia? I noticed a couple of years ago that she plays...

Does Anorexia Stunt Growth?  Not rated yet
My daughter became anorexic for about 9 months right after her first period, at the age of 12. She is now 14 and a half, and has grown less than an inch...

What Are The Signs Of An Eating Disorder  Not rated yet
I am eating less than 500 calories a day as a coping method, and a method to improve body image. I'm 16 years old and I hate my body. I run to to burn...

Secret Eating  Not rated yet
Food is controlling my life. It's all I think about. I wake up in the middle of the night to go and eat. I eat even though I'm so full. I'll chew unhealthy...

Swimming, Sports And Anorexia  Not rated yet
Every other girl is so much skinnier than I am. I'm a swimmer. I swim almost everyday with my team. I haven't been eating as much lately -- no breakfast,...

Can untreated diabetes cause anorexia?  Not rated yet
I have a friend who has let his diabetes go fully untreated for years -- on top of an unknown amount of misusing pills. About a year-and-a-half ago he...

Struggling With Anorexia And Don't Know What To Do  Not rated yet
I've been struggling with anorexia for about eight months now. My weight dropped to 125 pounds after 1 month of throwing up. When my mom caught me purging,...

Bulimia And Weight Gain  Not rated yet
I have a question about bulimia and weight gain. I'm currently trying to gain some weight after a prolonged battle with Bulimia (which I have been in...

Approaching The Subject Of Anorexia  Not rated yet
I've recently met a man whom I feel very close to. He is sensitive, kind and loving. He has eaten in front of me twice in the six weeks I have known...

What Financial Help Is Available For Eating Disorders?  Not rated yet
What financial help (grants, loans, federal or state help, health insurance) is available for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, etc? ...

Am I anorexic?  Not rated yet
Am I Anorexic? I am 14 years old, and I'm 5 foot, 7 inches tall. About 2 weeks ago, I weighed 116 pounds, and I am trying to lose weight, though I'm not...