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friend asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 9 years ago

Im not anorexic, please help me?

Okay, so I've always been insecure and aware of my wieght, i really want to lose some but when i try it never works. The only times i've lost weight is when i dont eat. I tend to do it when im like on school trips and stuff and it makes me feels great and then i fall back into eating normally.

At the moment, Im not eating, i've had less than 800 calories per day over the last 4 days and its scary because I've never counted calories before, i used to not eat, binge and purge etc butnever calorie counting and now that I've started its getting obsessive. I like being hungry, i like knowing that when my stomach hurts its getting smaller. And I do understand all the risk, osteoporosis, infertility, decayed teeth, kidney failure etc I understand but i cant see my future, i've had depression for several years now and i just cant see a future. So as much as that should be a deterrant it isn't.

Im doing exams at the moments and everything just feels tough, i don't want to talk to a teacher about it because I know they'll tell my family, im scared about being put in an ED unit, because ill lose my control over food. Being depressed is not in my control, and eating is which is why i dont want to stop.

Im just really scared, and i dont know what to do i cant tellmy friends, they are all stressed over exams, i don't want to tell my mum because than she'll stop me

please please help

Update:

Im 16, 5,5 and 117lb

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    You are anorexic actually, pretty full blown. You need to go get help at this point. You could get very sick, well sicker then I'm sure you are. Your organs will start shutting down, and you will litterly waste away. There is a healthy way to lose weight but unfortunately your beyond that, please get some help.

    Source(s): Recovered anorexic
  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Unfortunately, you sound as though you DO have an eating disorder.

    You are using food and lack thereof to deal with fear and stress. Maybe you would do well to learn some new relaxation techniques. Exercise can help, spending time with friends, staying busy. Learn to cook. That is a skill that will serve you well forever and can always grow in different directions.

    Here is another suggestion that generally works for me: get rid of the scale, fashion mags, tv, and other media that portrays skinny women as the norm. The real norm is a size 12-16. And that's a healthy weight.

    Good luck dear. Talk to someone about this.

  • 9 years ago

    For one thing 800 calories a day probably isn't enough. They say to eat at least 1200 if your dieting and to eat healthy protein. The key to losing weight is to eat healthy, feed your muscles (that's where the protein comes in), and exercise. Yes not eating will make you lose weight initially, but when you start eating again you will gain it all back if not more because your body was in starvation mode and is now trying to build itself back up. Calorie counting is not a bad thing, and keeping a food journal is an excellent idea. Just aim for eating good proteins like eggs, chicken and turkey versus red meat like beef, or fatty meats like pork. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and lots of water. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, even if it's just walking. Even light exercise like walking can speed up your metabolism.

    I don't know how old you are or how much you weigh, but I am 22, 5'6 and weigh about 200 pounds. My BMI says I am "obese" but I really don't feel much bigger or different than from when I was at my normal weight of 145. I'm working on trying to lose a few pounds a week myself, but it's not really that big of a concern to me because I love who I am and I think I'm beautiful. You need to look within yourself to see the beauty, because that is what truly matters! :)

  • 9 years ago

    I think at this point u need psychological help. Because if organ failure isnt stopping u, i dont think u will pay attention to the obvious nutrition facts.

    One thing i will say is ur body needs fuel. The less u eat, ur body will start feeding on muscle tissue then body fat. Every time ANYONE starves them selves it has the opposite effects. Its actually rather dumb.

    Source(s): Me me
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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    You are very stupid if you think that if you don't eat you will be more beautiful. Boys love normal chicks and you should try to eat normal food, not to get much fat, and not to get much anorexic

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