Anorexia. Any people suffering with it or cured from it?
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This really hit home for me. I'm 16 and have had anorexia for quite a while. I went vegetarian when I was eight and then vegan last year. I started losing all this weight and got so many compliments. They were addicting. So I decided to lose one more pants size. Just one more. and one more. and one more. Finally, I cut out almost all food. I was at the point of eating 10 calories a day. I ate just enough to keep me alive from day to day. I recently broke down and told my mom every dirty detail. I was sent to a clinic for 2 months. They monitored me 24/7. Cameras in my room, the dining room, even outside. I couldn't be alone for three hours after I ate, which was six times a day. If I had to go to the bathroom, they would go to. Making sure I didn't throw up. When I came back home, I didn't have a scale anymore. I had to drink shakes and eat these meal bars. I was(and still am) only allowed to exercise two hours a week. Under supervision. I'm still not supposed to be alone. That's for the best. I have a constant struggle with food everyday. I am in therapy. And I now have diabetes, so I have to eat, and it conflicts with the urges to flush my food. Anorexia took total control of my life. It still has control over me. I can not even walk my dog anymore. So, I'm on medication for the depression. I still can't eat most foods and not think about getting "fat." But I realized that I will die from this if I don't eat.
I guess I am saying, tell someone. Call a hotline, tell your parents, tell a teacher, tell some stranger. Check into a clinic. It's incredibly hard at first. But there are other people there for support. Throw out the scale. If you have to, have someone else buy your pants and cut out the tag before you get them. I don't think anybody is strong enough to "help" themselves when they suffer from anorexia. Reach out. Please.
If you are anorexic then yes you have a problem, but anorexics have the ability to exercise an insane amount of willpower. You just need to fcus that willpower on diffrent behaviors. No scale in your house for instance. You only get weighed by the doctor. You eat when you are hungry. Seek advice from your doctor about re-gaining weight in a healthy fashion, and so you dont end up looking dis proportionate, because you gain your weight back weird. Allow yourself only 1 hour perday and 3 or 4 days per week of exercise. Nothing more! Do things little by little and you should be on your way to recovery. Good luck and I commend you for trying to get well!
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my husband was anorexic and bulimic when he was in high school ( he was on the wrestling team )..
he threw out his scale and started concentrating on first taking vitamins to get his health a little better, and then started drinking protein shakes. full of nutrients but low in carbs ( so he wouldnt feel guilty about drinking them )... then moved up to vegetables and eggs.
if you are having a hard time with anxiety and feelings of depression, then talk to a counselor. usually you can be prescribed meds to help with the anxiety and such, and that can give you a huge head start with your battle back into a healthy life.
also, ask a friend to help you... or sign up on an online support group... then whenever you hit a rough spot, you will have someone to talk to and help you through it.
There is no cure, sorry to say. You and I will battle it for the rest of our lives. There will be a time of recovery...for me I have been in recovery for about 6 months. But I battle with food everyday. I am also bulimic. So if and when I eat I want to run to the bathroom. If you do not have a therapist get one that specializes in EDs and get a nutritionist as well. I have both and they are wonderful for support.
Eat small meals, make a whole sandwich and cut it into 4 slices.there's 2 or 4 meals right there. soup is good too. BOOST or slimfast shakes are great to drink. you get the nutrients you need from them and they are liquid so they don't hurt your stomach! Put the scale away so you don't think about it.you'll think about it but if "it's out of sight it's out of mind." If your not on med you may need some for the anxiety and depression...seek a professional.the voices .about food?? will always be there. I hope this has helped good luck and Never Let Go Of HOPE!
When recovering from ED-NoS my Mum sent me to a dietician. She helped me with an eating plan that helped me eat healthily and get my nutrients without being afraid of getting fat.
Start slowly- your stomach has probably shrunk a lot after a year with Ana. Eat something small four to six times a day.
If you go on the pro-ana website STOP!! They're incredibly triggering and will definitely encourage your competitive nature.
I can't stress this enough- get some professional help. If you can tell your Mum or someone else close to , do. If you can't, try your school counsellor?
I always asked my healthy, normal sized friends to pick out how much of something they would have, and then I made myself eat it. I would also make sure I had a daily treat, something that I used to really enjoy, and focus really hard on the flavour, texture and feeling in my mouth. I always made sure I didn't eat while I was doing anything else because then I would eat too much and purge.
Medications can be prescribed to help with the anxiety and depression. Make sure you tell the doctor you have anorexia if you do go to get a prescription, as some antidepressants such as fluoxetine aren't suitable for anorexics.
http://www.something-fishy.org is also great.
Good luck xx
Cara
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