I don't know is it bad or not. Every time I look in mirror I think I'm fat. I will starve myself for whole day and of course in the evening I will eat for all day incredible amount of food which makes me feel guilty, after I will actually make myself sick to get that all food out of me. I just want to be slim. Im 175cm tall (5.75ft) and 66 kg (10.5 stone). Trying to loose 1 stone but it doesn't work.

That's Bulemia... binging then purging. Anorexics literally slowly starve themselves to death.

You really want to seek professional help for that before if irreversibly affects your health. And it will eventually if untreated.

smoothy is 100% correct. To add to what he said though, ultimately you will slow your metabolism down by starving yourself. That's part of why you are not losing weight.you should be eating many small, healthy snacks and meals throughout the day and getting some exercise in. a professional, like smoothy suggested you see, would be able to help you come up with a healthy, effective plan.

I will explain in details as it starts to concern me asits been going on for 2 years now maybe bit longer. Usually I don't eat big meals. Maybe one or two yougurts during the day. Doing exercises at home and going to the gym. Somethimes I feel hungry and I will eat a bit meat or any ather food and I feel guilty and sick that's why I make myself sick which makes me feel better. A big problemis when I have to go out for meal with friend or sit down with family. I have to eat even if I don't want to and haven't eaten all day. I will eat but after stight way to toilet empty my stomach. Used to was overweight a lot but in short time I lost around 3 stones in couple months but I still feel fat. My husband tells me that I'm OK but I see myself big. Am I mental but I can stop it. If I have I bite or 1 poatatoe that's it its wrong and has be out. :-(

Part of seeing the professional is to help you with the body Dysmorphia... where you see yourself fat when you are actually skinny.

And taking care of it early will be far easier than if you let it progress to the point your life is in imminent danger.

You really do need to seek professional help. Starving yourself and purging when you do finally eat is doing a lot of damage to your body, even if you don't see the damage yet, it is happening and it will only get worse if you don't get this under control.

Hello :) I am anorexic and I make myself sick, so smoothy is incorrect as it doesn't necessarily mean your bulimic, I was told I was anorexic because I am underweight, don't get periods anymore I think I am bigger than I actually am but I sometimes starve but I mostly just eat and be sick..

Anyway it's not good and I would get help as soon as possible currently I have lowpotassium because of the 'purging' and it seriously effects your heart and I know I could die yet I amn't willing to get better but I don't want to see others go through it. So get help before its too late xx

hello :) i am anorexic and i make myself sick, so smoothy is incorrect as it doesn't necessarily mean your bulimic, i was told i was anorexic because i am underweight, don't get periods anymore i think i am bigger than i actually am but i sometimes starve but i mostly just eat and be sick..

anyway it's not good and i would get help as soon as possible currently i have lowpotassium because of the 'purging' and it seriously effects your heart and i knw i could die yet i amn't willing to get better but i don't want to see others go through it. so get help before its too late xx


Here is the medical definition and distinctions between the two.

The Differences between Anorexia and Bulimia - Avalon Hills (http://www.avalonhills.org/info/bulimia-anorexia-difference.html)


According to that my description was in fact correct and not incorrect.

But getting help now is really important. Before its too late. And there are lots of sources for help available.


The Differences between Anorexia and Bulimia
The distinctions between eating disorders can be confusing. While anorexia and bulimia may have some issues in common, other factors make them distinct. For parents, understanding the differences can be crucial, as early detection and proper treatment significantly improve the chances a child will recover. Following is information to help distinguish between the two.

Definition:
Anorexia is more common in teenagers, while bulimia is more often seen in women in their 20's. However, don't make the mistake of thinking there is a set age for either of these diseases. Here are differences between anorexia and bulimia based on the American Psychiatric Association's definition:

Bulimia Nervosa

•Recurrent episodes of binge eating (minimum average of two binge-eating episodes a week for at least three months).
•A feeling of lack of control over eating during the binges.
•Regular use of one or more of the following to prevent weight gain: self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, strict dieting or fasting, or vigorous exercise.
•Persistent over-concern with body shape and weight.

Anorexia Nervosa

•Refusal to maintain weight that᾿s over the lowest weight considered normal for age and height.
•Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
•Distorted body image.
•In women, three consecutive missed menstrual periods without pregnancy.

Signs & Symptoms:
While both disorders focus on an obsession with thinness, anorexics display noticeable, often severe weight loss while bulimics usually maintain a healthy weight. Here are other signs and symptoms of these two eating disorders:

Anorexia

•Avoids eating
•Exercises excessively
•Weighs food and counts calories
•Wears baggy clothes
•Takes diet pills
•Has dry skin and thinning hair
•Has fine hair on other parts of body
•Acts moody or depressed
•Feels cold
•Has frequent sensation of dizziness

Bulimia

•Has a puffy face
•Exercises excessively
•Has swollen fingers
•Has cuts and calluses on the back of the hands and knuckles
•Discoloring or staining of teeth
•Goes to the bathroom a lot after eating (to purge)

Health Issues:
Both disorders can cause severe health issues. Bulimia damages the digestive system and can affect electrolyte balances, which in turn damages organs. The starvation of anorexia causes the body to slow down to preserve energy, which in turn has adverse consequences. In extreme cases, both can lead to death. Other health issues include:

Anorexia

•Reduction of bone density
•Cessation of menstrual periods
•Fatigue
•Depression
•Irregular heart rate, leading to possible heart failure
•Mild anemia
•Muscle loss
•Possible kidney failure due to dehydration
•Low blood pressure

Bulimia

•Possible rupture of the esophagus due to frequent vomiting
•Fatigue
•Depression
•Stomach pains
•Irregular heart rate, leading to possible heart failure
•Constipation
•Tooth decay from stomach acid

Treatment:
When seeking treatment, parents may find their child resists admitting they are ill. In dealing with a child suffering from an eating disorder, treatment for involves a team of specialists: doctors, dieticians, and therapists. Self-help groups and treatment centers are also effective. Following are treatment goals and options for anorexia and bulimia, based on recommendations from the National Institute of Mental Health:

Anorexia

The treatment of anorexia has three main phases:

•Restore weight loss
•Treat psychological issues such as depression, self-esteem, and interpersonal conflicts
•Achieve long-term recovery and remission
The use of anti-depressants for treating anorexia should be considered only after weight gain has been established.

Bulimia

The main goal in the treatment of bulimia is to eliminate binging and purging.

•Establish healthy and consistent eating habits, i.e. three meals a day at regular times
•Encourage healthy, not excessive, exercise
•Treat psychological issues such as mood or anxiety disorders
The use of anti-depressants for treating bulimia has been shown to be helpful for those with bulimia and may help prevent relapse.

Yeah but I know that's not completley correct I have been told by my psychiatrist, psychologists many doctors that I am in fact anorexic even though I 'purge'...