Using non-surgical or non-chemical methods, how can I sharpen my teeth? No I am not going for the "vampire look." Emo Princess is just a nickname my fiancé calls me.

Why do you want to sharpen your teeth? Are you aiming for pointed canines? Sharp edges on your front teeth?

Knowing that may help people know how to answer you.

why do you want to sharpen your teeth? are you aiming for pointed canines? sharp edges on your front teeth?

knowing that may help people know how to answer you.

I want pointed canines and sharper front teeth, since I don't have fingernails and my hands are weak, I use my teeth for most things.

Have you talked to a dentist about it?

Kind of poor... Loly, I don't go often. Last time they put porcelain over my teeth to preserve them since I've never had a cavity or anything. Now I have shattered bits of it stuck in my molars

I want pointed canines and sharper front teeth, since I don't have fingernails and my hands are weak, I use my teeth for most things.

What do you mean you don't have fingernails?

I lack fingernails

Do you mean that they're short or that they're gone?

There is no nail

How did that happen?

You know not everything I do is self inflicted. I have a lot of health issues. They don't grow right

you know not everything I do is self inflicted. I have a lot of health issues. They don't grow right

I'm sorry I said that.

The only person I ever knew that didn't have nails was my mom and she lost them because of chemo treatments.

Do you get enough iron, calcium, other vitamins in your diet?

There are ways to make your nails grow a bit better. Nails that don't grow are usually a symptom of something lacking in your nutritional intake.

Have you ever talked to a doctor about this?

I don't know any way to safely sharpen you teeth, so I would suggest trying to safely grow your nails. ;)

I sometimes don't eat for a few days, then I'll pig out. I try not to eat often because my dad makes me feel guilty for it

A large part of having health nails, and teeth, is a good diet.

Pigging out will only make things worse.

Is it possible for you to start taking a multi vitamin? That would help a lot, not only with our nails and teeth but with your entire well being.

Not eating for days is really unhealthy. You're doing a lot of damage to your body. You need to look after yourself, you only get one shot at this life, this body, so take care of it.

I'm still in the process of winning a war against an eating disorder... as for vitamins, no. But when allowed, I do get some organic vitamin supplement drinks

If you do end up being able to take a multivitamin, I would suggest a child or prenatal vitamin. Both have slightly larger amount of the vitamins and minerals you need, and both will help you nails grow better. Prenatal vitamins, especially, are good for your hair and nails.

Multi-vitmans are an extra cost to my family and not absolutely needed, I'd feel bad for asking for them

Legally I can in August, financially, it'll be a while

I'm still in the proccess of winning a war against an eating disorder... as for vitamins, no. But when allowed, I do get some organic vitamin supplement drinks

The eating disorder is most likely why your nails aren't growing properly. Once you get back on track then I'm pretty sure that your nails will go back to normal.

Vitamins are a great idea. Vitamin supplement drinks are okay, but if you only get them once in a while, they won't do a lot of good.

Multi vitamins don't cost that much. I think it's a wise investment in your case.

I feel guilty for asking for shoes each year. I only usually only will ask for things when offered. I've been trying since I was really young to get over the eating disorder. Now I don't force myself to vomit, but I still will binge eat and starve.

Eating disorders are a disease. It's not easy to get over something that you've been doing for a long time. It's become a part of you, it's an addiction. From what you've said in your posts, you obviously don't want to continue like this. It's mind over matter. You have it in you to stop. You and only you have control over your body. So control it, start eating. Stop feeling guilt. Your parents are supposed to provide food, clothing, shelter, it's what they signed up for when they had you.

You stood up to me before. When I said something you didn't like, you gave me attitude. Obviously there's strength in you, so find it, use it. You're not nearly as weak as you think. I've seen the strength in you, now you just have to see it.

You have the ability to change your whole life. Don't let your past define you. Don't let your circumstances determine who you're going to be. You and only you can make that choice. Either you let your circumstances control you or you control them. You have the backbone, so use it.

I have faith that you can do this. I have faith in you. Now all we need is for you to have faith in yourself.

That is the most uplifting thing someone has spoken directly to me. Thank you, sincerely

That is the most uplifting thing someone has spoken directly to me. Thank you, sincerly

I meant every word.

Now you only have to see the truth behind what I said. :)

I have OCD so I have to respond, but I can't think of a response to that. Other than I'm going to get a pretzel! Teehee, I feel rebellious

I have OCD so I have to respond, but I can't think of a response to that. Other than I'm going to get a pretzel! teehee, I feel rebellious

Put butter on the pretzel. :)

Eww. Loly, I hate the taste of grease. Haha messes up my throat. It doesn't move grease and mucus like it should because the cilia on my throat cells are gone from health problems

You can't let fear, and a sense of being unworthy rule your life. If you don't work to change it now, then you'll end up self-destructing later. As soon as things start looking good for you, the voice in the back of your head will start telling you that you don't deserve it, and you'll start ruining things. The sooner you work on reversing that way of thinking, the better your life will be in the end.

I KNOW it's hard. It's something I still have a hard time with. It's part of why I am where I am today (homeless). It takes a conscious effort to remind yourself, EVERY time you catch yourself doubting it, that you DO deserve the basics of life, including health and happiness.

Do your parents know about the eating disorder? Sometimes, even if you're absolutely sure it's impossible, family can lend the most strength in hard times. Maybe just having someone to talk to, and to remind you that you NEED to eat, will be just the push you need.

You're going to be out of school soon. Eventually you'll be getting out on your own. You want to be able to function when that happens. It takes a lot more than being able to get a job and knowing how to pay bills to survive on your own. You need to be able to take care of yourself without someone there to remind you to do so, which includes eating on a regular basis and doing what you can to take care of your health.

As alty said, you've already shown strength here. The simple fact that you can admit to having an eating disorder, and are trying to correct it, speaks of a great strength. A weak person wouldn't admit to it, unless forced to, and would try to convince everyone, including themselves, that it's not a big deal.

Somewhere, not so deep down, you know that you deserve just as much out of life as anyone else. You know that you should be eating on a regular basis, and that you are just as entitled to food as the rest of your family. You know that vitamins are not a big thing to ask for (you could probably even find some at a dollar store or discount store). You know that by denying yourself basic necessities, that you're only making your life harder, not making your family's lives easier.

If your father, honestly, thinks that you eating is something you should be ashamed of, then you need to move out as soon as reasonable. Parents are supposed to care for and nurture their children, not emotionally abuse them for eating food they are legally required to provide for them. He LEGALLY has to provide you with enough food to stay healthy and well-nourished, until you turn 18.

O trust me. I'm over-nourished... and I'll admit to my problems, being ashamed hurts worse than speaking. He provides me with food, we always have a full fridge. But he comments on my size every time I eat

I try to tell myself I deserve things, then I feel guilty for thinking of myself.

It's a long, hard process. Just remind yourself that you're not taking anything that you don't deserve, and you're not getting more than anyone else. It's not like you're expecting to be served fresh lobster every night.

If you're a little overweight, it's probably because of your eating habits. Binge eating, followed by starving yourself, teaches your body to store fat. It doesn't know when it will get food next, so, instead of burning off the calories, it stores everything it can, causing you to gain weight. Eating on a more regular basis will, most likely, help your weight stabilize and drop at least a little.

My weight goes up and down all the time. I know that causes it. And ever since I was little I was taught I don't deserve things