[Nami]

I don't know for sure. I'm kind of scared about it.

A month or so ago, I decided to diet and now I don't think I have any control over my dieting, it just happens. I don't think I can eat very much anymore. Before it was my choice not to eat a lot but now I feel as though I can't manage it.

I am obsessed with losing weight. I can't think of anything else but food and weight loss and it's driving me crazy. I don't purge or exercise excessively but I do restrict food. I am also underweight but not an 'anorexic' weight yet. I sometimes hide food to avoid eating it.

Am I allowed to say my BMI? It's 16.6 and I know that's not very low but it's getting there. It's not noticeable to my parents yet but I have a feeling they will find out soon. Am I anorexic or not?

Anyway, my main problem is that I am worried aobut all of this stuff. I have heart palpitations and that scares me. I don't think I want to die or end up in hospital but I can't eat either. I am scared to tell anyone because they will force me to eat and I'm not sure if my parents would believe me. I'm torn between the prospect of being physically ill and having to eat.

What can I do? Should I tell them and if I don't what will happen? Also, who should I tell and how?

Thank You

[Direction]

Welcome to PC!

Yea...good idea to tell them...

How...find a quiet place sit them down and say

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Nami said:
I don't know for sure. I'm kind of scared about it.

A month or so ago, I decided to diet and now I don't think I have any control over my dieting, it just happens. I don't think I can eat very much anymore. Before it was my choice not to eat a lot but now I feel as though I can't manage it.

I am obsessed with losing weight. I can't think of anything else but food and weight loss and it's driving me crazy. I don't purge or exercise excessively but I do restrict food. I am also underweight but not an 'anorexic' weight yet. I sometimes hide food to avoid eating it.

Am I allowed to say my BMI? It's 16.6 and I know that's not very low but it's getting there. It's not noticeable to my parents yet but I have a feeling they will find out soon. Am I anorexic or not?

Anyway, my main problem is that I am worried aobut all of this stuff. I have heart palpitations and that scares me. I don't think I want to die or end up in hospital but I can't eat either. I am scared to tell anyone because they will force me to eat and I'm not sure if my parents would believe me. I'm torn between the prospect of being physically ill and having to eat.

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Then add...if they don't already...I think this is a good time to see a professional

[lil_bit]

Firstly, welcome to PC!

and secondly, I agree that now would be the time to talk to someone about what you are going through. A BMI of 16.6 is very much underweight. I've read that a BMI of 16 is "clear anorexia".

You don't need to say how much you are restricting, but I just want to point out that 1200-1300 calories is generally considered the "dividing line" where below that is considered starvation.

If this is affecting your life to the point where you can't think of anything else, it is definitely time to let someone know about what you are feeling.

good luck and take care,
lil

[eskielover]

It's definitely a very unhealthy state....even if it isn't anorexia......it is still not safe to get into the state of not eating.....I have been there several times for several different reasons....& it isn't healthy.

It is good to have the support of your family & Dr's who can point you in the right direction for food. The important thing is to find a weight that you are comfortable at & that is healthy.....sometimes that can be right on the borderline for awhile......but you need to be healthy above all else.

When you get to the point of not eating, that can become a snowball effect.....because when you try to eat after not eating, I always felt sick, & wouldn't eat because I felt sick.

If you read some of my posts....I have been hospitalized for anorexia several times.....& it isn't plesant......so take care of yourself before ever getting to that point....& talking to your family is probably the best place to start,
Debbie

[DePressMe]

Hi Nami…I am just wondering if you have been able to talk with anybody about this? I don’t see any new posts by you…are you doing okay?

[Nami]

Hi again. I'm sorry I haven't replied. Just to let you know that I managed to tell my mum about it and she is going to talk to my psychologist sometime next week.

Thanks for the replies by the way!

[Direction]

Big step...congratulations!

I'm glad that you and your mum have a relationship you can go to her...

[eskielover]

I'm glad you could talk to your Mom.....that is an important step....& there is nothing like the support from someone who loves you like your Mom.

That is a perfect place to ask for help,
Debbie