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1306983 tn?1273292941

Do I need to seek professional help?

Hello, im sixteen years old female, and 1m 65 cm tall. I just weighed myself and im 44.4 KG. i Know this isnt very much. I'm worried that i may be becoming anorexic, as in the past nine months or so i have been losing weight gradually, but constantly. I havent had my periods for nine months.
Nine months ago i got stitches in my lip and couldnt eat properly for a while, then i got braces. my eating patterns never stabilised and i started finding i got great pains in my abdomen anytime i ate anything big, ate anything quickly, or just ATE it general. so i have basically reached a point where i eat to keep myself standing up. A basic daily diet for me is cereal for breakfast, a nutella tub (its 20g) for lunch and an apple for dinner. eating any more then this starts the pains, and i have 2 curl up in a ball to stop the feeling ill gush out from both ends (if you know what i mean) - often, it usually does (but rarely vomiting. mostly the other end...) So i chose not eating anything large, and taking 30-60 minutes to eat anything. Id rather starve then have the uncomfortable pains.

ANYWAY, my friends and family have been commenting alot on my weight. I saw my reflection in a mirror at a party last night and saw a gaunt, scarwny looking girl. I was embarrassed to be seen in public. when i frst starting losing weight i thought it was the coolest thing ever, i felt sexy and like a model. but it has spiralled out of control. I'm scared of putting on any weight, but im just as scared of losing anymore. I pretend to eat normal and not get pains so my mum doesnt worry or waste her time taking me to doctors, etc. she has enough on her plate. i want it clear that i DONT think im fat!!!!

I think i need help, But i dont know what to do. Im afraid ill wake up one day and just be a skeleton. I just want to be healthy looking again but i dont know how. Im scared.
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1219499 tn?1410749730
I think once you get to the bottom of what is causing the pain when you eat then I'm sure you will feel like eating properly again.  You could have severe irritable bowel syndrome or crohns disease or something like that.  You should go to your doc and get them to run some tests hunnie.
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921323 tn?1268675812
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I'm really proud of you for not only recognizing that you are in an unhealthy pattern, but you are really taking initiative to do something about it.

You might find more information in these online forums, but I also think it's time to bring this up with your parents and pediatrician.  By taking a team approach, you can really start working on fixing this together.  Take care!
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I think it's normal to feel scared.
I think you should start with your doctor.  You also need to be open and honest with them.

I think you should also try posting this question on the emotional eating expert forum.
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