Taylor asked:


I am recovering from anorexia an do not know what is normal. I almost end up binging. Then i freak out that i have become a binger. Is it normal to eat so much and will it mellow out and how do i know when i have “stabelized” with my eating and metabolism. I have been like this since around the middle of december

princess_silly_bitch asked:


I think I`m suffering from anorexia! But it can be possible that a person can suffer from anorexia and bulimia at the same time?

quadsli2 asked:


Can anyone tell me how to lose my bmi from 27.9 to like 15 % within like a month or 2. Im a begginer and iv been execrsing for 2 weeks now and i havnt seen any chnages, And with no changes i feel digsuted and then i eat, and tell me a way to stop binge eating.

Becky A asked:


I’m just under 90 pounds right now at 5’5″. I have been suffering with disorder for about two years but I have yet to really admit to myself that I truly have a problem. I’m scared to get help because I feel I don’t need it and i feel like i’ll fall behind in school and ruin my future. I’m also terrified of what goes on at the inpatient facilities, the tubing and everything and them forcing you to eat. I’m living in hell though. Please help =[

Anorexia Nervosa is a life threatening condition that can put a serious strain on many of the body’s organs and physiological resources. Anorexics have an intense fear of becoming fat. Their dieting habits develop from this fear. Anorexia mainly affects adolescent girls. Anorexia may be a serious disease for old men. Anorexia nervosa” is frequently shortened to “anorexia” in both the popular media and scientific literature. There are two types of anorexia. Classic Anorexia (Restricting Anorexia) – The person eats very little and loses weight through self-starvation or excessive exercise. Binge-Eating/Purging Anorexia – In addition to cutting the intake of calories, this person also binges and purges. Anorexia nervosa often starts between the ages of 15 and 25, but it can develop in children as young as 10 and in older people. Although 90% of those who develop anorexia are women, the condition also affects men. Anorexia nervosa is found in all social groups and almost all cultural groups.

One percent of teenage girls in the U.S. develop anorexia nervosa and up to 10% of those may die as a result. Anorexia can cause severe medical problems and even lead to death. Anorexia may be used as a way to express control when the rest of one’s life seems out of control. There are many signs that someone may have anorexia nervosa. The most frequently noticed is the extreme thinness that characterizes someone with this eating disorder. Common warning signs of anorexia incliding is a person suffering from anorexia is thin and keeps getting thinner. A person with anorexia may end up losing 15% or more of her ideal body weight. Anorexia creates a distorted body image—a person with anorexia feels fat even when she is thin or underweight. Anorexia may cause a person to complain about feeling bloated or nauseated even when she eats normal—or less than normal—amounts of food. A person suffering from anorexia may feel cold even though the temperature is normal or only slightly cool. Support groups are also invaluable in treating anorexia.

Anorexia can be treated with psychotherapy and diet advice but these are only effective if the person is ready to get better. Cognitive techniques which recognize the importance of addressing distorted self-body images and perfectionist thinking are frequently used, and should be part of the initial focus of treatment. Psychoeducational materials are sometimes used to instruct patients on how to recognize the appropriate body weight and body fat proportions of a normal body. Oftentimes additional psychiatric concerns must be addressed such as specific traumatic events or memories which may underlie the negative self-image associated with anorexia. Effective inpatient anorexia treatment sometimes uses behaviorally-oriented token economies which reward patients for eating regular meals. Self-help groups may also be helpful. It is often comforting to talk to other people who have been through the same thing. Therapy involving the family may also be helpful, especially when a younger child has anorexia.

Anorexia Treatment Tips

1. Antidepressants (such as amitriptyline) are the usual drug treatment and may speed up the recovery process.

2. Chlorpromazine may be beneficial for those individuals suffering from severe obsessions and increased anxiety and agitation.

3. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is never an appropriate treatment option for a person suffering from an uncomplicated eating disorder.

4. Self-help methods for the treatment of this disorder are often overlooked by the medical profession.

5. Oftentimes additional psychiatric concerns must be addressed such as specific traumatic events.

6. Self-help groups may also be helpful. It is often comforting to talk to other people who have been through the same thing.



By: Juliet Cohen

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TheTyraBanksShow asked:

Tyra provides an unprecedented look at an eating disorder clinic when her cameras are allowed behind closed doors and inside a treatment center where she hears stories from a woman fighting for their life.

After you realize that you have binge eating disorder, it’s important to figure out the root of why you binge. The root is the reason you turn to bingeing; it’s why you do what you do. This is one of the first steps you need to figure out as you try to move into binge eating disorder recovery.

When you know why you binge, you will be more in tune to staying away from certain circumstances or emotions that could led to a binge. Many times the hard part is not figuring out why you binge because it seems so obvious. We are creatures of habit, and will continue to build on previous habits. Often times binge eating appeals to us when we have too much going on and feel overwhelmed. When something sad happens in our life, we binge. Even if we are alone and bored, binge eating sounds desirable.

The problem that many people have is knowing what the next step is after discovering why they binge. It’s great to know that stressful situations lead you to eating massive amounts of food, but sometimes those situations just aren’t avoidable. Sadly, stress is just part of our lives. So what do you do then?

Instead of giving up on beating binge eating disorder, try these 6 ideas to gain control:

1. Affirmations

Affirmations are positive statements you say about yourself and your future. Without realizing it, people use affirmations daily, but they are not always positive. Many times people say negative things about themselves and that gets registered in his/her mind. Saying affirmations is such a great tool because it actually bridges the gap between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind, thus creating new proposed realities. The most important thing to remember with affirmations is that you need to state it as if it already your reality. For example, “I have a healthy relationship with food.” “I am strong and in control of food.”

2. Journal

In the times that you most want to binge, pull out your journal and pen and start writing away! Be sure that every feeling you are experiencing gets written down on the paper. Don’t hold anything back. Journaling is such a good way to pull yourself out of a potential binge. It allows for you to get out your positive and negative feelings, without keeping them bottled up inside. It allows you to get things off of your chest. You can be as mad as you want on paper without it turning into something destructive like bingeing. Most importantly, it frees you from any stress or tension you have, which is great because you won’t be as likely to binge eat.

3. Blog

Why not start a blog? It will act the same way a journal does, but you might get comments back from others who know what you are going through. Get your feelings and thoughts out on the web and see how it makes you feel.

4. Laugh

Go into your bathroom, shut the door, and start making faces at yourself in the mirror. This will immediately make you laugh, either because you are truly funny or because you just feel silly. Either way, it’s good for the soul!

5. Be accountable

This may be tricky if no one knows that you have binge eating disorder. If there is a trusted friend, family member, or counselor that you have told, why not hold yourself accountable to them? You will do anything you can think of to avoid a binge so that you do not have to go back and let that person know that you gave in. You’ll even come up with some great distractions for binge eating!

6. Cherish yourself

Binge eaters like to reward themselves with food. You do it a few times, it feels good, and pretty soon it’s a habit for you. You don’t even think about planning a binge as a celebration; you just do it. Even though habits are difficult to change, it’s important that you find other things than food to reward yourself with. Get together with friends, have a massage or pedicure, buy new makeup or clothing, or discover a new hobby. When you cherish yourself and find a new reward, you will get an instant boost on the inside! In addition to feeling good about yourself, you will think twice about bingeing and disrespecting yourself like that.

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By: Kristin Gerstley

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WEiRDO asked:


Im really fat, and its ALL from boredom eating, its getting too out of hand and i really need to stop it. Please help its really ruining my life.!!! Ive been fat forever, please any advice, i would like to be skinny at some point in my life before im 25.

moxy14 asked:

THE REALITY OF BEING MIA

? Hot Pink Emo ? asked:


Most people who have Bulimia have common traits such as?