[tennisluvrr]

ok so im kinda new at this whole thing... im 16 5'7 115 lbs and want to lose weight. I know I shouldnt, but i am constantly watching what i eat, and when i eat... I havent told anyone execpt my best friend.. im kinda scared to tell my family because i dont know what they will think or how they will react... i guess my problem is that im sooo selfconscience about myself... i NEVER think im pretty or skinny... and its been this way for a while, but now im starting to control what and when i eat... im scared.

[ickydog2006]

hang in there, do you have a therapist or doctor you can talk to about this. I know it is hard but you have to fight this. Have you read the recent post about an article on anorexia. If you haven't I'd strongly suggest you read that. Also keep in mind that even if you lost weight you would still feel fat and ugly. It doesn't matter how thin you get you will still FEEL fat, you will still SEE fat, and you will still want to lose more weight. In fact, the more weight I lose, the more fat I see on myself in the mirror.

You really should talk to a T about this though.

Good Luck

(((((hugs)))))

[lil_bit]

yeah i totally agree with ickydog. i posted that article a couple days ago and i think it really helps to show the reality of what an eating disorder can be and how it can develop. It's great that you have a friend that you can talk to about it, a good friend can help a lot with your self image.

*hugs!* and feel free to PM anytime