Eating Disorders
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Eating Disorder
Asked by L.P. from Oklahoma City
on January 14, 2007
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Im 38 years old, i have had a eating disorder sense i was 13, my two boys also have it to, anyone with any info ??? Thank you,,,,
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- You are stronger than the disorder!!!! I suffer, still, from an eating disorder that began at 12 years old. I could never be skinny enough. A year ago I was still 100 ...
- First you are taking a huge step in admitting you have an eating disorder. There are several things that trigger eating disorders, so I suggest finding a doctor th...
- what kind of eating disorder do you have? what kind of indications do you have that your sons have it? have you ever sought counselling for your disorder? have you res...
Has Anyone Had a Eating Disorder?
Asked by W.S. from Denver
on April 11, 2008
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Is anyone dealing with or ever gotten over a eating disorder? I need some advice, currently dealing with one...
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- I have had slight problems with an eating disorder and my sister did also. She was worse than me and needed consoling. email me or call me if you have any questions or...
- I am not sure what kind of eating disorder you have or exactly what kind of advice you are looking for. I do know that even though I dont do the same habit now it is ...
- Hi W., I am a recovering anorexic. What kind of advice are you looking for? M.
Anorexia
Asked by J.H. from Richmond
on May 14, 2010
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My daughter is 16. In march she weighed145lbs. Today is May14. She weighs117 lbs. She goes to boarding school. The school is concerned that she has an eating disorder...
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- ask her to keep a food log--www.sparkpeople.com has a free one. tell her you want to support her in being healthy. she may think what she is doing is normal since ther...
- Hi J.! I don't know if I really have advice for you, but wanted to write to you because my senior year in high school I did the SAME thing. I'm 5'8" and I went from ...
- Hi - my sister was anorexic about 30 years ago (I say she is a "recovering" anorexic as she still struggles with food). Today, she is a successful psychologist. While ...
My Brother Has an Eating Disorder
Asked by J.D. from Green Bay
on July 1, 2008
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This question is actually about my almost 16 yr old brother. We both come from a very good family life. Parents still married after 27 some yrs. He is the baby I am th...
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- Look up info ont the inter net and print it off. Give him the info and make him read it. After he has read it talk it out with him. It sound like he is blumic. Tho...
- That kind of disorder can lead to so many secondary issues-and the end results could be something you are not prepared to deal with. I think you should try to find out...
- I applaud your efforts in helping your brother, sounds like he needs it if he is making himself throw up. However, if he hears you comment how your sister is HUGE aft...
Anorexia
Asked by H.H. from Philadelphia
on December 17, 2010
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I was wondering if anyone has had a family member who has suffered from anorexia associated with liver disease or esophageal cancer. My father has both and has been pr...
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- You have some excellent responses. Your father is sick, and it is natural for him to lose his appetite. I agree with those who suggested depression also. I agree wi...
- I am so sorry to hear about your dad though I honestly don't think it's anorexia. With esophageal cancer it may be hard for him to eat. Hopefully this will get better....
- It is my understanding that anorexia is a psychological disorder where people have a distorted body image (thinking they are too fat) and therefore starve themselves ...
Selective Eating Disorder
Asked by N.H. from Houston
on March 27, 2008
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Has anyone heard of "selective eating disorder"? My 7 year old son has always been a picky eater. What is different about him, though, is that he's not a typical pic...
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- My grandson is just like this...my daughter says 100%. She would be willing to communicate with you by email if you like. She lives in upstate New York and my grands...
- I may be off base about this but I have heard of a case where a child reacted that way about certain foods and it turned out the foods the child was avoiding were ones...
- I don't have any issues like this but you may want to look into the Juice Plus vitamins for kids. If he will take them at least he will be getting the nurtrients he ne...
Teenage Daughter with Eating Disorder - Bulimia
Asked by K.O. from Bakersfield
on February 9, 2007
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My 16 year old daughter was diagonsed today with bulimia. I thought she had tendencies towards it but I didn't think she was "Bulimic". I'm in shock. Anyone have an...
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- K., Sorry to hear about your daughter. I too have a teenage daughter. She does not have bulimia, but I worry about her. There is lots of help out there. Start w...
- Dear K., All of the advice is so kind and well meaning, but PLEASE, listen to Abby and get the whole family into Therapy. You must deal with the very best professi...
- I think you should first of all sit her down and find out what it is that she is trying to accomplish if weight is not an issue. There is always something behind what ...
Bingeing and purging...need Advice.
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on February 8, 2011
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I just found out today that my little sister has been binging and purging since the fall. She's almost 22, a senior in college to become an amazing nurse and is probab...
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- I had a family member go through this as well while she was in college. She all but killed herself before anyone found out. She was NEVER a large person. At her hea...
- I would just remind them that she really does have a good head on her shoulders and so should respond very well to intervention. Hopefully this turns out to be just a...
- Your sister will need to keep going to counseling. Often, women who are very smart and knowledgeable about nutrition and healthy lifestyles are the ones most vulnerab...
Guest with an Eating Disorder
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on February 11, 2010
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A friend of my husband is married to a woman who is an anorexic. She is a very nice person and we've socialized a bit, but I wouldn't consider us friends. In fact, thi...
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- offer hors devoures (sp?). That way she can refuse w/o feeling pressured and everyone else can eat f they are feeling peckish. I would try not to make a big deal abou...
- Maybe have some optional finger-foods such as chips and salsa, veggies and dip, cut up fruit. Something like that. That sort of setting, it's easy to eat or not, and...
- I agree with Michelle. Just have a number of snack foods out storebought - or even homemade. If you want to be extra sensitive, maybe set the snack table up in the kit...
14 Yr Old Daughter Showing Signs of Eating Disorder
Asked by S.S. from Austin
on May 5, 2008
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My daughter has been an A student, a good kid overall. Lately, she has been making comments and showing signs of what I think is beginning eating disorder behaviors......
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- http://www.glumbert.com/media/beauty This link takes you to a short video showing how a beautiful billboard ad is created from a very ordinary-looking model. I defin...
- First let me say it is not about weight at all. It is about control. Your daughter's food intake is practically the only the in her life she has "control" over. Bei...
- Like PPs I also had this same issue starting at age 11. It was about control for me. I was going through some trauma starting at age 9. It started out slow and then I ...
