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A Quick Guide to Eating Disorders

Here’s what you need to know about the most common eating disorders:

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Anorexia nervosa is a potentially deadly eating disorder. The sufferer intentionally starves herself, and is unwilling or unable to keep a healthy weight for her size, height, body type and activity level. She has an intense need for control and is scared of gaining weight even when extremely underweight.

BULIMIA NERVOSA

The bulimic consumes large amounts of food in short periods of time- – sometimes, thousands of calories at one sitting – and then forces herself to purge by throwing up, exercising or using laxatives. After bingeing and purging, a bulimic feels depressed or guilty. Like the anorexic, she is intensely fearful of being fat. Binge-and-purge cycles damage the digestive system and affect major internal organs, like the heart, which can cause death.

COMPULSIVE OVEREATING

The compulsive overeater, usually overweight, eats to excess even when not hungry, but doesn't purge food. The overeater eats throughout the day, not just during binges. Health concerns, similar to people with clinical obesity, include diabetes.

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I'm in between 5'3 and 5'4 and i weigh 99-102 lbs. I don't eat breakfast or lunch, i rarely have a snack, and when it comes to dinner i usually have one serving. I hate my body, i hate my weight. am i anorexic? also, i hate eating because i feel guilty and disgusting and i hate myself after i eat.

Hey girl,

Don't be so hard on yourself--you need three meals a day to be healthy, and if you exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle you will be fine! I'm not a doctor, so I can't tell you if you have an eating disorder, but because we want the best for you it's really important that you speak with a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher, guidance counselor or doctor about what you're going through. For more resources, check out this link: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/08/04/HELP!2.aspx

Meghan D.

by peaceluvmusic on 11/30/2012 8:48:44 PM

 
 



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I don't really know what I weigh, but I'm 13, and I'm like 5'3 or 5'4..Maybe 5'5 I don't know..But anyway, last time we got weighed for school I weighed like..___lbs, and I panicked! I'm afraid of being fat! I'm constantly not eating, then eating loads of junk food! I don't know what to do! Am I underweight for my age/height? If so, for whatever reason, I don't WANT to gain weight. I am afraid to see 100 and up on the scale! Is there any tips to fighting this fear? Please, please help me. I don't know what to do!
XXX Rainbow




Hey girl,

If you're concerned about your weight-vs-height, you need to ask your doctor. But honestly, you do NOT sound overweight in any way! Remember, your age doesn't matter - you need a healthy weight for your body's height. So definitely talk to your doctor about what weight range is healthy for your frame. And focus on curing yourself of that junk food problem - even if you aren't overweight, binging on bad foods can make you feel horrible! Get moving with 60 minutes of exercise each day, whether it's jogging, swimming, playing soccer with friends, etc. And instead of "constantly not eating," instead eat well-balanced meals full of veggies, fruits, and lean meats throughout the day. That's the right way to get healthy and feeling good!! <3 
Lauren C.

by rainbow_cow on 1/1/2012 3:50:36 AM

 
 



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I'm generally (or try to b most of the time) a very health concious eater. but today we got donuts for breakfast (happened about once a year, I had 3 gummies, a cheese Danish a chocolate milk. I felt really bad afterwards and felt a really strong urge to make myself throw it all up. I fought the urge but it scared me. I just felt the need to tell someone. any advice? btw, never felt like that b4




Hey babe! No matter how much you eat it's never a good idea to throw it up afterward. Instead promise yourself that you'll go for a longer run today and burn off the extra calories and fat that you ate. That will make you feel better. But if this only happens like once a year, it's nothing to sweat, just remember that. If you're a healthy eater most of the time, you'll be fine. Feel better! xoxo 
Jess W.

by CheerleadingCutie on 7/29/2011 2:17:59 AM

 
 



MOD: Lately I've been restricting how much food I eat, and I've been telling myself to go without eating for a day or two to see if I could actually control myself. So far I haven't, and that frustrates me. This is a control issue. I recently got dragged out of a deep depression and am afraid I'm slipping into it again. My parents fight with my sister a lot and my mom called my sister a b**** for the first time ever today. She NEVER cusses. I don't have many symptoms like orange palms or bad circulation, but i admit that to an outside perspective it sounds really bad. However, today I ate more than I usually do. Do I have anorexia? And if I'm just in the early stages of it, should I go to my youth pastor? Because I can't go to my parents.




hey girl,

sounds like you are in a tough situation, but i am glad you are trying to seek help. I would suggest looking for a counselor or mentor if you know any one available (at school, extracurricular activities, church...).  It's always great to have someone to go to for advice.  Also, it is not wise to restrict yourself with food like that.  You need food for nutrients and energy for a healthy mind and body, and so no good will come out of depriving your body of that.   Trust me, learn to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly so that you can look and feel great.  If you learn to think of food as a source of fuel rather than comfort, you will start feeling a lot better and have more control.  Hang in there, and know that you have the strength to not let bad circumstances drag you down and you have the strength to be good to your body!
Ruth S.

by rachelcooker on 5/7/2011 11:25:55 PM

 
 

MOD: would you lose pounds if, on school days ONLY, you have an apple everday for lunch? And also excersise. Plz answerr




Because you would be eating less calories you were burning than you were working out, theoretically, YES- you would lose weight.  However, losing weight this way isn't smart, or safe.  You need well balanced meals to provide your body with the proper nutrients- proteins, carbohydrates, and even sugars! And, an apple can't give you all of that! Especially with school starting, you're going to need to be on your A game, and be wide awake during all of your classes! So, stick with packing a healthy sandwich, water, AND an apple... yum! 
Katie R.

by heartflowers on 8/20/2010 8:46:08 AM

 
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