Anorexia

October 18, 2018 4:12pm CST
Im anorexic and my parents don't know that. Im 17. I dont want a lot of atention, so I dont sure I wqnt to tell them. What would you sugest me to do?
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@yukimori (10148)
• United States
18 Oct 18
Are you ready to reach out to get help for your eating disorder? If you're not ready to talk to your parents about it, and you're not comfortable with the idea of bringing it up to a doctor yet, maybe an online support group would be helpful to you. This site I'm linking has information on how to seek help and how to talk to people about the problem you're facing, along with some links to support resources online. It might be a good starting point for you. There are many similar sites out there, too. You're definitely not alone in this.
Read our eating disorder recovery information to find out what's involved and how you can get the support you need & deserve.
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@yukimori (10148)
• United States
18 Oct 18
Here is the direct link to the page with information about online chat groups, too:
Beat run a number of eating disorder online support groups for both those suffering and for carers. Find out more about each group via the links below. Title Ch...
• United States
24 Oct 18
You need to talk to someone. I totally understand not wanting to talk to your parents yet as they will over react and focus their entire attention on your eating problem. It's surprising that they haven't noticed that you are grossly underweight though. You do need to talk to someone, someone you trust that won't over react and won't betray your trust and tell your parents without your permission. Being anorexic is destroying your health and will kill you, you're too young to want that, there is too much fun ahead of you. Even though I don't have much myself, if I have to come up with funds to make life fun for you I'll do it. Your life is worth saving!!!! There is a reason for your anorexia and the cause needs to be found and taken care of. You probably never will be a "fat" person, but you can't continue in the manner you are now. You've taken your first step towards help, you have asked strangers for help. Now go to someone you know and trust completely and tell them what is going on. Preferably it should be an adult, whether it's a teacher or minister or a neighbor. Please, PLEASE,PLEASE, go to someone and tell them. Your health and life are in jeopardy. I send you tons of love and hugs from here in California. Please keep us in the loop and let us know what is going on.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Oct 18
Perhaps do some of your own research and learn if there is anything you can do to help yourself first @1W2w3w Is there anyone through a school program or local health program you can speak with? This is a serious issue and you need someone to talk to in addition to your mylot friends.
@Moon24 (22396)
• Serbia
18 Oct 18
Talk with your parents. Also visit a doctor because your healthy is important.
• United States
19 Oct 18
talk to SOMEONE about it. doesn't have to be your parents if you're not ready, but it should be someone you trust. even an online community with people going through the same thing. visiting a doctor is good too. this is a tough situation and I hope you can get through this
@glyzane (81)
19 Oct 18
Hello there! I would suggest that you open it up to your parents or family. So that they can help you with it. Are you liking being anorexic dear?
@rakski (126031)
• Philippines
18 Oct 18
You need to talk to your parents and have a check up with a doctor. It is an eating disorder and you need someone to help you. Be open to them so they will understand you.