[brimarie24]

I'm 22 and I have been struggling with eating issues for the last ten years. I really need help this time because i'm in way over my head and i'm really unsure what to do. I've been living in AZ for the last 4 years, so my family has no clue whats going on and i'm too embarrassed to talk to them about it since I hear how much crap they talk about my cousin who has been in and out of inpatient for the last 5 years. I know this message is all over the place and frantic, but thats basically how i'm feeling. Any advice would be so amazing..just to know that i'm not the only one out there in this position.

[cowlover22]

I had a similiar situation, but when my family found out about me it was different. Because they care more about you they will view it different. You definately need some help though..going on 25 years of having mine and my body is very messed up b/c of it. Wont be easy but take a deep breath and let them know. I thought I would die if people knew about mine, but once people at work found out that I was in the hospittal (again) they all are very supportive

[eskielover]

the problem is that you can't keep it a secret forever.....there will come times where you collapse & pass out & when you continually start to do this......everyone will know anyway.....it's better to get help than to allow yourself to get to that point.