Anorexia help?!
Question: Anorexia help!?
I'm a fifteen-year-old freshman!. I was diagnosed with it in January of '08 but it's been haunting me for a long time!. I am seeing a nutritionist and therapist, so i have gotten help, but I'm just looking for some advice from anyone who has overcome this disorder!. It's been the most difficult thing in my life and I just can't talk to my friends about it because they don't understand; all they ever tell me is "you're not fat," or "I wish i looked like you," when, in actuality, I wish I were like them!.
I don't know how much I weigh because my nutritionist doesn't allow me to see the scale but my ideal weight, in order to get my period back, is 110!. She says I'm close, but my weight varies from week to week because my metabolism revved up as soon as i started eating more!.
Also, if you have any tips on gaining weight back the healthy way it would be helpful for me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I don't know how much I weigh because my nutritionist doesn't allow me to see the scale but my ideal weight, in order to get my period back, is 110!. She says I'm close, but my weight varies from week to week because my metabolism revved up as soon as i started eating more!.
Also, if you have any tips on gaining weight back the healthy way it would be helpful for me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You've got nutritionist, so you're getting educated about nutrition, though I don't see the point of infantilizing you by trying to strip you of knowledge!. The last thing I'd do is get into a control tug-o-war with someone with eating issues, which, as your therapist has probably told you are more about control than anything else!.
You've got therapist, so we can assume you're making progress on that level!.
Regarding weight gain the healthy way - you don't want to tax your physiology excessively until after your cycle returns!. That's a good barometer that you've got enough resources to build!. Until then, you're literally still recovering from starvation!.
Once you do get back on cycle, then find a good trainer and do some resistance training, which will stimulate growth of healthy tissue - and appetite!. It'll also give you some other tools for various experiences of 'control' and release of endorphines which will counteract stressors in your life!.
You're on the right track!. Just be patient with yourself as you progress!. Your positive actions, each one of them, insure your success!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You've got therapist, so we can assume you're making progress on that level!.
Regarding weight gain the healthy way - you don't want to tax your physiology excessively until after your cycle returns!. That's a good barometer that you've got enough resources to build!. Until then, you're literally still recovering from starvation!.
Once you do get back on cycle, then find a good trainer and do some resistance training, which will stimulate growth of healthy tissue - and appetite!. It'll also give you some other tools for various experiences of 'control' and release of endorphines which will counteract stressors in your life!.
You're on the right track!. Just be patient with yourself as you progress!. Your positive actions, each one of them, insure your success!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I never suffered from anorexia, but i did suffer from bulimia with anorexic features!. If you want to gain the weight back you need to drink lots of ensure or boost with your food and try to eat the highest calorie foods you can, i know its hard but you'll get through this!. Maybe you should look at a treatment center, i went to the Klarman center at Mclean hospital, and i also heard good things about Walden!. Really you should check into it!. and keep this in mind, life with an eating disorder is not really living!.
good luck girlWww@Answer-Health@Com
good luck girlWww@Answer-Health@Com
I'm really glad to hear you are seeking help!. As far as gaining weight I would talk to your nutritionist, he/she would have a better idea of what would be the healthiest way for you to gain!. I know its difficult not to think about it all the time, just try to keep yourself occupied with other things like a hobby!. If you don't like hearing those comments from your friends talk to them and let them know how you feel!. Let them know it bothers you when they make those comments! Good Luck and truly proud of you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was an anorexic when I was a freshmen in High School and it was the hardest thing for me because my friends would watch me at lunch and see if I ate!. They would buy me food and force me to eat it!. What I did, was I ate high calorie food bars, but I wouldn't do anything without consulting your nutrionist!. Acually, after overcoming this, I want to become a nutrionist!. Good Luck and I hope you overcome this!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
oh wow! this is crazy i have the same exact thing, i'm a 15 year old freshman and my weight to get my period back is 110 also!. that's so weird!. but make sure your not gaining weight the unhealthy way!. make sure you still eat lots of veggies and FRUIT!. mmm!. but your only 15 we still need to enjoy life and indulge ourselves with yummy fattning food (:Www@Answer-Health@Com
One of my best friends was also diagnosed with anorexia!.
All that really has to be done, is to keep listening to the nutritionist, and to avoid skipping meals!. Being a freshman in high school really can get to you, and does cause a lot of stress; so just relax!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
All that really has to be done, is to keep listening to the nutritionist, and to avoid skipping meals!. Being a freshman in high school really can get to you, and does cause a lot of stress; so just relax!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
eat a lot of healthy things cause my mom use to have the same thing then people told her to eat like brownies and stuff and she got fat (now she isnt ) but if you eat a lot of healthy things like chicken (not fried) salad broclie and sometimes you can have fatty foodsWww@Answer-Health@Com
ok 1st read about it like chickin soup stories, and google it soo u can see other peoples stories!. i am not anorexic but i have a BFF that is and ive been helping her along her way to recovery!. go to http://www!.caringonline!.com/feelings/byv!.!.!. and look at the stories!. also its a fact that whenu eat when ur watching TV u will eat more soo try that :) god bless :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
eat low quality food!.
you dont have to eat a lot !.
if the quality of the food is really junky and fatty (like mcdonalds) you gain a lot more then what you would normally gain from eating a lot of something that is healthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
you dont have to eat a lot !.
if the quality of the food is really junky and fatty (like mcdonalds) you gain a lot more then what you would normally gain from eating a lot of something that is healthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
no one is genuinly happt with what they see in the mirror, no matter what they say, but in the long run, looks don't mean anything and that should be at the bottom of your list!.!.!.you don't want to have a problem!.!.!.Hope I helped!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
dont do any exercise!.!.
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eat, eat, eatWww@Answer-Health@Com
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eat, eat, eatWww@Answer-Health@Com
eat a lot of junk and dont let your docter tell you what to doWww@Answer-Health@Com
I can help ya with the gaining weight back!.!.!. Ben & Jerry's ice cream!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Eat three times a day!.
At least try!. It can be small portions!.
Eat fattening heatly fruits!.!.!. like avocado (healthy and great)
Avoids nuts (almonds etc!.) cause they fill you up quickly and you really only eat about 5!.
Eat meat like steak, beef jerkey, fried chicken etc!.
***you don't want to go over board with the "bad stuff" so balance out the meal with veggies and stuff!.***
I know it is hard!. But try at least you are getting help and you want to be heathly!. You mostly likely are beautiful if your friends say they want to look like you!. So don't worry!. Feeling full is a natural thing, but don't over eat!. Consider how much you are feeding yourself!.
Avoid coffee at all cost!. Drink tea, it's healthy and keeps you fit!.
hoped i helped---H
If anything feel free to email me!.
go to my page!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
At least try!. It can be small portions!.
Eat fattening heatly fruits!.!.!. like avocado (healthy and great)
Avoids nuts (almonds etc!.) cause they fill you up quickly and you really only eat about 5!.
Eat meat like steak, beef jerkey, fried chicken etc!.
***you don't want to go over board with the "bad stuff" so balance out the meal with veggies and stuff!.***
I know it is hard!. But try at least you are getting help and you want to be heathly!. You mostly likely are beautiful if your friends say they want to look like you!. So don't worry!. Feeling full is a natural thing, but don't over eat!. Consider how much you are feeding yourself!.
Avoid coffee at all cost!. Drink tea, it's healthy and keeps you fit!.
hoped i helped---H
If anything feel free to email me!.
go to my page!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Getting over anorexia is one of the most difficult things I have ever done!. I ate many small meals a day, because I physically could not eat more than a couple bites at one time!. But, this did get me on track!. I could look at the scales, and when I got one pound higher I went and treated myself to a new shirt or something!. Well, I guess my mom treated me, considering it was her credit card!. But nevertheless, it was horribly difficult to overcome, but I did it and I know you will too!. You are very lucky you have the help you do, and I wish you the best of luck!. This is not something that just happens, gaining weight, like it does for everyone else; people like us really have to work at it, and you should be so grateful you have support at home!. I hope you reach your goal and more!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
thats good you are looking and trying to get help :)
so!.!.!.!.eat healthy!.
just eat healthy!.
and dont do exercise until you are at your normal weight!.
you have to be confident about how your body looks!.
110 is really skinny for a 15 year old, so people wont say your fat or anything!.
try to reach 130-135ish!. and then youll be at your normal weight!. and when your there, eat healthy and be confidnet :]
make sure you eat healthy the 3 times a day meals!. and possibly a snack between breakfast and lunch and luch and dinner!.
other tips like these might help:
!. Stick to your treatment!. Whatever happens, always be present at your therapy sessions and religiously adhere to your meal plans even though it may be very difficult for you!. You may also want to ask your doctor or nutritionist to prescribe vitamin supplements to ensure that your body is getting the right amount of nutrients for proper functioning!.
!. Realize that your family cares for you!. No matter what you think or feel, your family cares for you tremendously so please do not try to isolate yourself!. Let your family help you in your battle against the disease!.
!. Stay away from the mirror and the weighing scale!. You might be tempted as a force of habit to check yourself in the mirror and consult the weighing scale frequently during the day!. Don't!. Resist this urge for your own sake!. These may just push you to revert to your unhealthy eating habits!.
this site may help too: http://www!.way2hope!.org/anorexia_nervosa!.!.!.
but most importantly, follow your therapist's tips because she knows better than me im sure!.
GOOD LUCK :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
so!.!.!.!.eat healthy!.
just eat healthy!.
and dont do exercise until you are at your normal weight!.
you have to be confident about how your body looks!.
110 is really skinny for a 15 year old, so people wont say your fat or anything!.
try to reach 130-135ish!. and then youll be at your normal weight!. and when your there, eat healthy and be confidnet :]
make sure you eat healthy the 3 times a day meals!. and possibly a snack between breakfast and lunch and luch and dinner!.
other tips like these might help:
!. Stick to your treatment!. Whatever happens, always be present at your therapy sessions and religiously adhere to your meal plans even though it may be very difficult for you!. You may also want to ask your doctor or nutritionist to prescribe vitamin supplements to ensure that your body is getting the right amount of nutrients for proper functioning!.
!. Realize that your family cares for you!. No matter what you think or feel, your family cares for you tremendously so please do not try to isolate yourself!. Let your family help you in your battle against the disease!.
!. Stay away from the mirror and the weighing scale!. You might be tempted as a force of habit to check yourself in the mirror and consult the weighing scale frequently during the day!. Don't!. Resist this urge for your own sake!. These may just push you to revert to your unhealthy eating habits!.
this site may help too: http://www!.way2hope!.org/anorexia_nervosa!.!.!.
but most importantly, follow your therapist's tips because she knows better than me im sure!.
GOOD LUCK :)Www@Answer-Health@Com