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7429086 tn?1390769769

underweight but people see you as wt restored?

Is anyone still underweight but getting comments about how great it is that they've "gained all the weight back?" This happened to me, so I restricted again (after acute IP, a lot of good that did me), and 9 weeks and several lbs. later, still got compliments about how "healthy" I look, including from a pdoc. Now I'm back in full-on ED mode.
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351246 tn?1379682132
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
Yes, if you have an eating disorder and you receive comments like ‘you look better since you have gained weight’, you are likely to react to it negatively. The only way to overcome this is to seek professional help. Please consult a good psychologist/psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders. 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.
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7429086 tn?1390769769
Yes.
t is hard being underweight and getting comments about how great it is that I've "gained alllll the weight back." LOL. If only they knew how much further I had to go in my restoration!
I need to find another psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders.
Thanks!
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