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I Am Becoming Anorexic

Too Scared To Get Help

By: alliebeaurline
Written on February 14th, 2013
So I'm having problems with food now. Ever since I've noticed that the birth control I'm on makes me gain weight, (it's to regulate my periods and acne), I've been cutting back to 700 cals a day and working out 2-3 times a day. I'm 20 years old, 5'5" and weight 118. I have too much stomach, thigh, and arm fat I need to get rid of to feel better about myself. I at least want to get down to 95 pounds and look thinner. I'm afraid that if I tell my mom about this that she will get mad and she won't want to pay for my treatment. So I'm just going to wait it out, and see what happens.
By: alliebeaurline
Age: 18-21 , Female
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  • angeleyes65
    angeleyes65

    Dear Too Scared To Get Help:
    I certainly understand your feelings. They are real and completely normal when you are suffering from an eating disorder. I have suffered from one for many many years and know first hand what it feels like to cut down on calories and exercise the way you do. The problem is, is that because ours thoughts are so focused on how we think we look as to how we really look, we lose sight of what we are physically doing to our bodies and the repercussions later on. Wanting to watch our weight is okay. It's when we become obsessed that it becomes a problem which ultimately can lead to death. Being that you are already 20 years old I think that communicating with your mother would be a good idea. Tell her how you feel and you might be surprised at how she responds

    Feb 14
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