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anorexia deppression

hi im a 38 year old female I have suffered on and off with bulimia since I was 20. I am off wok with depression be cause of a bad childhood. I was abussed by an older sibling for around 5/6 years since i was about 8. my dad used to sometimes loose his temper and really kick and punch me. i am now married and have children but I have virtually stopped eating even though i know I should. I am 5 foot 4 inches tall and weigh 6 stone 7 pounds im loosing about a 1lb a day. Am i ok or do i need help.
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242532 tn?1269550379
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I am glad you are getting help.  that does not make you a loser, that makes you a responsible person who is going to finally come to grips with the trauma's of your life, and that takes courage, so go to it, and be proud of yourself.
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449672 tn?1398394807
How are you doing?? Jot me a note sometimes...take care!
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449672 tn?1398394807
I am so glad you responding back.....Yes,i do care.Please do not feel alone.There are plenty of very supportive women on MedHelp that will take the time to talk to you...Many are also suffering the same way you are.

I hate that you and your family do not have a good relationship.....You are very fortunate to have an understanding husband and in-laws....that is a plus for sure.

You have made the first step by realizing you do have a problem and by seeking help....They are professionals and will be able to assist you with recovery.

You are very slim @ 91 lbs and @ 5' 4"......Please try to eat something,maybe some crackers and cheese or bowl of soup and crackers....Do you still suffer from bulimia? Or just not eating at all??

That is so sweet of you to want to reach out and help others......I,at the present time am going great...but thank you so much anyway....There are plenty of other people on here that could possibility benefit from talking to you......Just read the posts and jump right in with your comment......they will welcome your comments!! There are also many other forums that you might want to consider joining....they are or have been in the same situation that you are in......Please take care of yourself.....I am here for you to talk to anytime.....if you like,send me a personal message,and i will get back to you. Janice

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449672 tn?1398394807
First of all...i am sorry for you went through as a child.....no little kid deserves to be hit.

As to your question...i believe you already know the answer and that is yes,you need some professional help.....Please go to the Dr. and explain that you are not eating and loosing about 1 lb a day...............you need to stay healthy ...you have children that depend on you. I do not know what stones are pound wise...........please enlighten me.

Make that call....your life could depend on it...You are to special to your family to allow this to happen.....please seek help.....i know you have suffered,but lets put a stop to it.
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Hi sorry 4 not getting in touch but had a bad couple of weeks . Afreind in his 40s died suddenly of a heart attack.Was very fit and healthy so was agreat shock. Was the most upsetting funeral ever. Also my little girl turned 8 this week didnt realise it was going to affect me so much. It was the age I was when the abuse started. It totaly freaked me out really thought something bad was going to happen to her still do cant wait till shes 9
stupid Iknow but cant help it. Anyway hope u ok and it is good 2 know that there is someone out there that cares.xxx
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thanks 4 caring I feel so alone at the moment even though I have support from my husband and his family. My own family will not even acknowlage that I am ill. They have made me feel ugly and fat all my life I always wished I was adopted and that my real parents would come and get me. I weigh 91lb sorry I dont know what that is in kilos. I wasnt just hit I was also sexually abused by my brother it wasnt full on but it went on 4 years he still totally freaks me out. I am about to see a counciler plus a cbt specailist and also an eating disorder clinic so that makes me a total looser. I would like to know what you are goinbg through at the moment because I have always been able to help other people even though I cant help my
self.
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