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warning signs?
by sillyone, Oct 28, 2007 07:50PM
I am a freshman in college and I am not overweight at all, but I've gained about 3-4 pounds since I started school, and I feel extremely fat all the time. I am 5'5 and 120 lbs, but when I look in the mirror I feel like I am over weight. Sometimes I look at other girls and think "I don't think of that girl as 'fat' but I would kill myself if I were her size" A lot of times I binge eat and feel very guilty right afterwards. Do you think these could be a pre warning sign of anorexia?
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by Molly83, Oct 28, 2007 08:29PM
I struggled with an eating disorder in college and also would compare myself to a lot of girls. Many people throw the term "anorexia" around too much. Anorexia is not just being skinny, it is a psychological disorder that messes with your head. I had the same thoughts as you and they're not healthy to have. Your ideal weight would actually be 125, so you're not over weight at all. I know in college it's very hard to have good thoughts about yourself when there are beautiful, thin girls all around you. Everyone has different bodies and faces, so you should focus on your good qualities. Good luck!
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