[lil_bit]

Okay, so I'm gonna ask even though this forum seems close to dead half the time and the views to replies ratio is rather depressing...but perhaps that's because more people read than post/reply. Or because few suffer from eating disorders on this site, but something makes me doubt the latter. anyways on to the true intent of my post....

This is posed mostly at restrictive type anorexics I suppose but to anyone else to whom it might apply as well. A day without eating makes one tired. A couple of days lead to dizziness, irritibility, fainting, etc. What about, say, a week? or two? Do the above stated symptoms simply intensify? Does the body entirely shut down? How difficult is it to function in a "normal" manner?

[DePressMe]

I am not a doctor. This is what I have learned in medic school and from my own personal health problems. I am sure somebody else could explain it better or use more accurate terms…this is what I remember.

After awhile there is a drop in hormones such as estrogen and thyroid hormones. This causes amenorrhea, infertility, bone loss…Abnormalities such as bradycardia, blood flow reduction, decreased B/P, loss of heart muscle, rises in cholesterol develop… Heart problems are probably the most common cause of death. Imbalances of minerals such as potassium and calcium can lead to an electrolyte imbalance that causes an irregular heartbeat that can be lethal.

Basically, not eating=Death

I am not sure, but I think depression is likely to increase as well as the risk of suicide and there are links to memory/thinking issues.

Again, I am not a doctor. This is what I have learned in medic school and from my own personal health problems.

If you are considering starving yourself, please seek medical assistance. This is a serious and life threatening issue.

Hi lil_bit,

I agree. There might not be as much support in this forum as others because of the few number of people maybe. I don't come often myself, but feel free to pm me anytime!! We care! hugs.

[Direction]

I think this question has been posed in some manner before...my answer stays the same...

A time that should not be messed with...

[Direction]

Depress me's post probably gives you a pretty good idea...

Basically, not eating=Death

[Direction]

Why do you want to know?

[Direction]

Are you thinking about test this?

[lil_bit]

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I think this question has been posed in some manner before...my answer stays the same...

A time that should not be messed with...

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I remember that question, but mine was posed more toward the effects and feelings during that extended time period and not so much as to the time period itself.

True, not eating does lead to death in so many ways with so many cases. But there are some who have gone years with rarely eating, with going multiple weeks without a thing and yet they are still alive...for that too I am curious as to how they are still living..?

I am but curious as to the body's reaction to such a thing. If people can go on living in such a manner then the body doesn't shut down completely...but surely living doesn't maintain the same aspects as it would without that lack of food.

To me it's a conundrum I suppose, I'm sorry if my curiosity in any way offended anyone...

[DePressMe]

I have been thinking about this post for the better part of the day…I really hope you are not planning on starving yourself. It is dangerous. If you have a therapist—please talk with them about your thoughts/plans. This is a serious health issue and I worry about it…

[beelieving]

Hi lil bit,

I agree with the others here. Starving is a serious matter and can lead to severe complications and possible death. It’s not something that should be tested. And DePressMe gave perfect examples of what could happen. I am not a doctor either but from my own personal struggle with anorexia, I will just flat out say that my body was seriously shutting down without me even realizing it. If not for the ER and many treatments I wouldn’t be here. The body is not meant to function off of starvation just as a vehicle cannot run without gas. Even though you see others living off of very little food it does not mean that they are healthy and functioning. When your body has nothing to work with it begins to rely on what you have left meaning your tissues, muscles, organs, etc. And because people’s bodies are different it’s impossible to determine how prolonged starvation would affect you. A girl I met was starving herself the same “exact” way I was... but she died. Please, please, please seek professional help if you are finding yourself falling into these thoughts. Sorry if I sound paranoid but like the others here, your question spooked me and I’m genuinely coming from a place of care and concern. Just keep talking... there are people listening and who care about your well being.

Be kind to yourself. ~ Bee

[itspeaks]

I've heard you get dizzy, tired, sometimes have chest pains of feel shaky, your thinking processes and all of that stuff start to slow down. People usually get dehydrated because they don't drink enough water. Depression is a symptom of starvation.. you basically feel ****** the whole time.

[Perna]

lil bit there are no people that do well not eating. I don't know where you heard that or why you think it is true but I urge you to find concrete examples of what you are believing. It never feels good and never "helps" one.

I am not sure why you are asking the same question over... even though you answered why, I don't understand.

I am NOT a doctor..

So for me, my personal body, it would depend on how much body fat that I have on me at the time.
The littler the body fat the faster the shut down process.

dehyration sets in fast for me, a very uncomfortable awful feeling of "not being in my 'right'" mind. dry heaves, as the fat drops of me, I lose my heart muscle resulting in permenant damage - ie shortness of breath, not being able to keep up PERMENANTLY, constipation - ie no bowel movements, urinity infections - including kidneys - it hurts to pee... and if you can cause you haven't got anything to pee so it leads to bateria growth, loss of fingernails and toenails - oh yeah fun -
stange thinking - electrolytes out of wacky.. so is your thinking...

a strange tiredness prevailing your entire body... emcomplising everything..

a giving of even wanting to do anything..

your friendships your family... they can't stand what it is you are doing to yourself and they HATE it... they LOVE you and they want you to LOVE you.

shutting down of system organs - kidneys, liver heart... going into the hospital
infections - white cell counts grow as infection sets in

having people talk about you like you don't exist..
except - how are we going to keep her systems going..

well I am Not a doctor... I am a person... I am a blunt person... I do not understand the mechanics of all that goes on in the body...

I have been 19 and have wondered if I would ever ever see
20...

So if you or anyone else wants to be offended by this post - have it deleted by all means.

If you want to do this to your body.... well know the outcome well is OH so much fun..
freewill

[lil_bit]

When I first posted this it was in fact mere curiosity. In truth, after that point I have not been eating. I've never gone this far before, over three days now. I know it doesn't sound like much compared to what most people do but..meh. I don't know. I've been drinking a lot of water/gatorade type stuff and staying hydrated. Maybe my mind is warped here or something but...so long as there are fat tissues to run off of...starvation won't proceed to the next "step" of taking from muscle tissue...so it's not that bad to just get rid of the fat tissues that serve no purpose but hate anyways....??? maybe???
god i don't know.

oh, and I don't have a therapist nor do I have hope of gaining one, so help via that avenue isn't going to happen.

[Direction]

I think you said it "Maybe my mind is ____ or something..."

You are treading into dangerous area...you need to at least go see a regular doc and see what damage you are doing...

Curiosity ... I frankly don't buy it...you wanted to know how long you could go before damage begins...point blank...your letting the lies win...

[lil_bit]

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Curiosity ... I frankly don't buy it...you wanted to know how long you could go before damage begins...point blank...your letting the lies win...

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perhaps I'm misinterpreting this statement...but regardless I'm going to say that I am not putting anything false down in this forum. That would be beyond pointless....When I first posted this I had been talking to a friend who had gone some time without eating, at the time I was curious as to how she did it. I had never gone entirely without food, only restricted amounts. I wanted to get an idea of what she had gone through. A few days later though I guess I just thought about it too much. It enmeshed itself with everything else I had been thinking and I just...stopped eating.

Today I ate something, it was pure sugar so that wasn't exactly a good choice on my part, but at least it's something.

[Direction]

I'm sorry for my response...I am to the top of my agitation and with that comes lack of control and compassion...sorry if I have offended...

[lil_bit]

I understand...

[veritymoon]

it is very hard to function at all not just the tiredness but the mental exhaustion and confusion that comes with such starvation.
the damage is does to your organs too is devastating its a very dangerous thing to do to yourself
please dont go down tbhat road x

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