Please please give me all the cons of eating disorders. Im in terrible trouble here?

Alirght, so for the past 2 years Ive been dealing with anorexia/bulimia. The first year I was anorexic, then nI was put on medication for my OCD and couldnt control my eating, and became bulimic. Im so out of control right now with my bulimia....I just dont know anymore. Sometimes I throw-up like 3 times a day!! And every day I tell myself "tomorrow ill start over" but i dont, then i feel guilty and start to starve myself. I know that if I read about all the awful things that will happen to me if I stay bulimic/become anorexic again...it will help me alot because facts like that always scar the crap out of me so then I do the right thing. Please please help! I cant get help professionally.......its just wayyy too embarrassing......and my parents kind of thought i was bulimic and went psycho and took away all my privledges and stuff. i was able to convince them that i wasnt......so im not telling them again, i have to do this on my own because i dont want to be punished again =[

Eating disorder can be very devastating to your body. Anorexia robs your body of essential nutrients, often leading to osteoporosis, amenorrhea, the growth of lanugo (a layer of soft, fine hair all over the body), kidney and liver dysfunction, anemia, major tissue loss, and increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as social ostracism.

Bulimia shares these risks, as well as the possibilities of severe dental damage, erosion of the esophagus, upsetting the balance of electrolytes in the stomach, increased risks of choking and involuntary vomiting, and possible weight gain (purging rarely, if ever, removes all of the food consumed by binging).

With those in mind, you should know this: you need professional help to beat this. Eating disorders are particularly vicious, because they make you feel like you're in control. They do reduce anxiety short term, and you do feel good about yourself after exercising the control to not eat something, or feeling the satiation of a binge/purge combo. You start to develop unrealistic ideas about what your body should look like and weigh, and develop a literal phobia of certain foods and activities.

A professional psychologist will teach you better ways to cope with stress and anxiety. They'll teach you methods that work long term and short term, unlike your eating disorders. They'll help you develop a better idea of what a healthy you is like. They'll help you build ideas, and turn your incredible skills of self-control into something that's good for you.

You'll need your parents help as well. You need someone who can be a whistle blower if your anorexia or bulimia gets the better of you. It's easy to justify binge/purging every once in a while, but that makes it easier to do it more and more often. Having someone you live with aware of it and actively working to prevent it will help you in the long run.

So, while it's not easy, you really do need to talk to your parents about this. They can get you to a professional psychologist, and possible to an inpatient ward specializing in eating disorders.

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i dont seethebig fuss over anorexia just forget about your weight and go to mcdonald it ruins your life m8 can cause death too

You have a serious problem that is not your fault. Eating disorder is a kind of disease or condition that can be treated.
It is wrong to punish you for it....like punishing someone with a cold or a limp...they can not help it. You have to talk to your parents again...this time bring information about your condition from magazine articles or the internet that will show that you really have a serious problem and they need to help you deal with it. There is no reasonable substitute for professional help. The longer you wait the worse it will be.
While your parents need to help you it will be good to talk with the school counselor and/or nurse ... they can give you good advice and may even help with informing your parents.
I hope things turn out well for you. There are support groups on the net that will give you moral support and information about their experiences. God bless you. don

Anorexia, bulimia, and eating disorders and OCD are addressed in sections 39, 44, 56, & 7, at http://www.ezy-build.net/. (.net.nz/~shaneris) [Type, and enter the following URL, in the usual manner: h t t p : / / w w w . e z y - b u i l d . n e t . n z / ~ s h a n e r i s ] ==== ============== ==== Bulimia has a high death rate: those disorders ARE BIOLOGICAL ADDICTIONS! requiring professional treatment. They often originate because that person needs to feel they have control over some area of their life, and through social pressure, and media exposure (models, etc.). Vomiting will eventually dissolve the enamel from your teeth, and make you very ill indeed, so I strongly urge you to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Now would be a good time to start. Short term loss of priveliges, and treatment V illness and/or death: HMMMM?

There is no magic wand or easy answer. There is going to be alot of work involved and you will need a support network. Talk to your parents again, get a therapist involved in the discussion so that they dont think it is just rebellion or acting out. The best thing you can do is be the adult and present your case to them and explain it is an illness, not a choice and that you need their help to overcome this obstacle in your life.
Best of luck. I know you have it in you to beat this.

I know how you're feeling, I've had anorexia for a year now, getting up to a healthy weight again is hard and I was in the hospital twice. Just remember that there is NO magic weight to have an eating disorder, most people think you need to weight 50lbs and be a stick which most times isn't the case. Anyways, unfortunatly you will need support/help. Try just going to a school counsler and just telling them. I know it's cheesy sounding but it's a start and they can help work with your parents because this is NOT your fault even though people and even you might think it is. And whatever help you do get the earlier you start the better because the longer you go with this and have bad habbits the harder it is going to be. And you may not like the help or what you have to do, I cried, kicked and screamed the whole way but it was worth getting better. Everyday is a new day and its not going to be perfect but it can at least be a good try!!! Good Luck and stand up for yourself!!!

It sounds like part of your problem could be stress or nerveousness.
What kind of foods do you eat normally? Are you eating heavy foods like greasy burgers, and fries, or fruits and slads etc. When you throw up the most of worst.
Try to find the things that dont bother you the most. Like applesauce, bananas. If you have to mash the fruit up some to swallow it easier. , Try eating a few more cold foods. Like sandwiches. Like peanut butter or homey. If you can stand the taste of molasses that help aid the stomach to digest food, if you swallow a bit before you eat. Drink a bit of water before you eat. So it gives your stomach something in it first.
so that the food can soften up easier to digest, as sometimes food sitting in the stomach can weigh heavy , and make the stomach upset if it's sensitive as yours sounds.
Eat plain foods, Lay off of the spicy things for a while. As spices can cause irratation to an already tender feeling or problem.

Go on line to a dupport group to find out how others handle it. as there are many of them out there for people that have your troubles, self harm, disabilities, or just plain depression. So you can find some by searching google or other search engines you like.
Pray about it, God knows you need food and can help you if you ask Him . As He waits till we ask for help . he wants us to admit we are weak in areas so we can be receptive to what He does bring us for help.
Find a friend or another adult you can trust to lean on to help keep your encouraged to pull through these . Nothing is ever impossible, to beat. But things can still stay with you and linger. But you can gain control of this. If you can lean on others for encouragement then Talk to God for the strongest part of your strength.

I'm sorry you got punished for this. As this is an illness, not a game or something that you chose to do so easily. This slowly creeps up and then clings on.
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You're never alone. God is there, friends, are there and love surrounds you from all angles. So hold firm and try to hold you head up and give yourself pep tops.
As your body is being deprived of the much needed nutrients it needs to grow healthy and strong.

You can also get ensure to help boost you up with nutrients. or gattorade to replenish the electrolites your body keeps losing. or yogurt drinks or cups. But stay away from fake imitation sugars if you can as they can irritate your stomach and cause headaches.