Is there a way I can stop my eating disorder on my own?

[harrypotter33]

Hi there. I am a 17 year old boy and I struggle with anorexic feelings. Ever since I was little, I have always been a tiny, skinny little kid. People would always tell me how skinny I am. Although I did think I was fat, I didn't dwell too much on it. I am now in High School. A couple of months ago, I was walking around my house with my shirt off when my older brother came up to me and said "Wow. You're gaining weight; you need to start exercising more." What he said broke my heart. I know he wasn't trying to be mean, but ever since, I have gone off and on of eating, but I haven't been able to keep off food for longer than a couple of days.
However, I have only eaten about 50 calories a day for 4 days and I don't know what to do. I started out feeling excited to start losing weight but the situation has changed entirely. I feel so guilty when I lie to my parents by telling them "Oh, I've already eaten." or "My stomach isn't feeling good." I no longer truly laugh and smile, and my mind is constantly thinking about food. I know I haven't been not eating for long, but I can't seem to stop!
My parents don't know, and when I mentioned it to my mom one day, she started freaking out and saying that I was mentally sick, etc. I just told her I don't have that problem anymore, and that I'm over it. I love my parents, and I understand how they would be worried, but she really scared me. My parents also can't afford to send me to an institute, and I do not want to put them through that trouble. Is there a way I can stop this on my own?
I'm sorry for the HUGE description, I am just really worried. Thank you for being willing to help.

[Elloi]

Heyyy,

I had an eating disorder for 3 years of my life.  My biggest regret is not reaching out to anyone. Talk to your school guidance councillor, they have experience and know the best ways to help. Otherwise try approaching your Mum and ask her to take you to a dietician or doctor because you want to be healthy. You will be surprised at how supporting people are.

You will not go to an institute because you ask for help, there are other ways like a dietician, doctor or counselling. Which is all about just getting back into a healthy relationship with food.

Do it now, before it develops into a worse condition. Just google about eating disorders and the effects on health - its not somewhere you want to be.

You only have your youth once, please don't waste the best years of your life making both your mind and body sick. Focus on gaining knowledge, experiences, friends - all of which help you gain confidence within yourself :)


Hope this helped in some way, goodluck x

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems.  To do it on your own, you will have to make a conscious effort to eat healthy and to exercise. Eat small portions, but not so small that you are still left with a half empty stomach. As you grow, it is not so good to look skinny. Weight also adds to your personality. Being too skinny or too fat is not good! Calculate your basal metabolic rate depending on your lifestyle. There are many BMR calculators available on line. While they are not 100% accurate, they give you a rough idea regarding the number of calories required to maintain your basal metabolic functions. Consume at least these calories. If the problems persist, please consult a doctor.
Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.