Eating Disorders

[Sophii3x]

I know I said I was leaving (lasted long didn't it):tongue:
But I desperatly need help.

Over the past few weeks I have really gone off my food and I just won't eat. If I try and eat something I have the urge to be sick, I made myself sick last night and I felt alot better. But I don't want to get in the habbit of it, so what do I do:puzzled:

[Red Moon]

Do something now before it gets worse. You could try some of the help lines or these websites:

The Eating Disorders Association provides advice and support for anyone with an eating disorder including anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Call the Eating Disorders Association helpline on 0845 634 1414 on weekdays from 10.30am to 8.30pm and on Saturdays 1pm to 4.30pm. They have a website at www.edauk.com. (http://www.edauk.com.).

First Steps to Freedom runs a helpline for anyone experiencing anxiety problems including anorexia and bulimia. The services they offer include counselling, advice, free information pack as well as leaflets and booklists. You can contact the helpline on 0845 120 2916 (every day 10am-10pm). They have a website at www.first-steps.org (http://www.first-steps.org).

The National Centre for Eating Disorders provide private counselling for compulsive dieters and anyone with an eating disorder including: obesity, anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Check out their website at www.eating-disorders.org.uk (http://www.eating-disorders.org.uk)


Source: Channel 4 Helplines (http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/H/helplines/phone_g_eatdisorder_a.html)

[Sophii3x]

Thanks Red for your help

[~Kizwiz~]

I've u2u'd you honey xxx

[J.C.]

Hi soph

ok, as you slowly begin to eat less your body will slowly require less food but only to a point before it becomes too little and not good for your health.

During this process the thought of eating will make you feel sick,many of us experience this at some time in our lives. There are certain foods that will make you feel worse about eating than others.You need to increase your digestive ability by slowly building up what you eat and the secret is what food to choose to do this that doesn`t make you feel ill just looking at it.I was once ill and during my treatment i too lost my appetite. This may sound silly but as I said there are certain foods that are more appealing than others, and for me I found that raw carrots was the answer. As soon as your stomach starts to require food again you will then not feel sick about eating. If carrots are something you hate you will need to find something else that is equally healthy.This process really doesn`t take long(just days). Obviously if this doesn`t work then you will need to chat with your doctor.I don`t beleive this is anorexia at all but it sounds like it has just slowly got worse by eating less.Anorexia is based on deliberately wanting to be ultra thin and I don`t get that feeling from your reading your post.

Good luck.

[Sophii3x]

Thanks J.C. for your advice
I will try raw carrot :D
I think I should maybe go to the doctors for help

[lily.]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
Thanks J.C. for your advice
I will try raw carrot :D
I think I should maybe go to the doctors for help

Yes, you should.

Then they could rule out anything else. Maybe a stomach/bowel condition. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is really common and can make you feel like that.

Don't panic about it though. You're obviously not doing it to yourself on purpose. But, medical advice is a good idea.

Have you spoken to your mum or dad about it?

[Siouxsie]

aww soph you must get help girl. Have you had anything to eat this morning? Take care
You need to talk to your parents or doctor:flowers:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Stropz
Originally posted by Sophii3x
Thanks J.C. for your advice
I will try raw carrot :D
I think I should maybe go to the doctors for help

Yes, you should.

Then they could rule out anything else. Maybe a stomach/bowel condition. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is really common and can make you feel like that.

Don't panic about it though. You're obviously not doing it to yourself on purpose. But, medical advice is a good idea.

Have you spoken to your mum or dad about it?

Hmmm maybe it is IBS.. but I'm not sure

And no, I haven't talked to my parents, they are too busy worrying about my sisters pregnancy, rather than worrying about me. That's why I had to ask all of you

[lily.]

Oh, that's another thing.. there's a lot going on at the moment Soph.. might just be a nervous stomach. See the doc tho.. set ur mind at ease.

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Siouxsie
aww soph you must get help girl. Have you had anything to eat this morning? Take care
You need to talk to your parents or doctor:flowers:

Nope. I had toast yesterday though, and that's what made me sick. So I will be keeping away from bread

[lily.]

Have you talked to anyone else about this? Is the pregnancy still worrying you?

[Sophii3x]

No it isn't bothering me anyomore (the pregnancy)
Yes I get the odd people asking me about in school.
But I just say yes and walk off.

I know it's safe now, so I'm fine

[lily.]

How old are you Soph, if you don't mind me asking.

[Sophii3x]

15

[lily.]

Will you be able to go talk to the doc on ur own, or will ur parents want to come with you?

[lily.]

Also, have you considered talking to the school nurse?

[Ruth]

Soph - I had an eating disorder for years. I really wouldn't want to see anyone else go through that. It doesn't sound as though you are making yourself sick to lose weight - more that it's a physical thing that you are feeling, instead of psychological - but please tell me if I have misunderstood you. The danger is that it may turn into a psychological thing, whereby you are deliberately making yourself sick.

All of the associations that Red mentioned will be able to help you - or you can go and see your Doctor. If he/she is unsympathetic, PLEASE don't give up. Ask to see another Doctor at your practice, or seek help elsewhere.

Can you talk to your parents - or another member of your family? You could do with some moral support.

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Stropz
Also, have you considered talking to the school nurse?

No way!
If I went to her, she'd be straight my head of year and he'll ring my parents

And I probably will be able to go to the docs on my own

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Ruth
Soph - I had an eating disorder for years. I really wouldn't want to see anyone else go through that. It doesn't sound as though you are making yourself sick to lose weight - more that it's a physical thing that you are feeling, instead of psychological - but please tell me if I have misunderstood you. The danger is that it may turn into a psychological thing, whereby you are deliberately making yourself sick.

All of the associations that Red mentioned will be able to help you - or you can go and see your Doctor. If he/she is unsympathetic, PLEASE don't give up. Ask to see another Doctor at your practice, or seek help elsewhere.

Can you talk to your parents - or another member of your family? You could do with some moral support.

Thanks Ruth

[lily.]

Ok, it sounds like you want to do this without your parents being involved.. so that's the path to take at the moment. Obviously I would prefer you talked to your parents, but I do remember what it's like to be 15, and it's not always an option.

[lily.]

Also, if you genuinely feel you can't talk to anyone in ur real life, you know there are plenty of us here who you can talk to, as long as you feel comfortable.

And, there are all ages and backgrounds here as well, which is also helpful if you need advice or just someone to listen.

[Sophii3x]

I think I'll be fine on my own
This kind of thing happened when I was around 13, but I just got over it
Thanks for your support everyone

[lily.]

Anytime Soph.. and anytime you wanna chat.. I'll listen.. I can be everyone's webmom.. :spin: x

[Sophii3x]

Yey! Linda's my webmom!!

[Dan_]

When I was alot longer, like 7/8 and had a few things going on in my life that made me feel unhappy the first thing that happend rather than get upset was to go off my food and feel sick after eating even the smallest amount, it could well be the same with you and if you're getting upset/nervous by something it could lead to a build up of acid in the stomach and eventually lead to being sick which is what I'm told effected me.

[Sophii3x]

Sorry to hear the Dan
Maybe that's what's wrong with me.
I do have GCSE's in May and all my coursework is piling up

Thanks

[Dan_]

It's fine now but it went on a little while when I was younger, it did come back slightly when my mum fell down the stairs.

It could well be that,exams are alot of pressure and that can soon lead to these sorts of things, it's very common.I'd go to the doctor and they can proably prescribe something.

[lily.]

There is a lot on ur plate at the moment Soph.. and I agree with what Dan said. I mean, besides ur sister and all the worry that caused you, you do have a lot of stuff to do this year, cuz of ur age and the stage you are in at school.

You need to find a balance. I'm glad you are coming on here still, but I understand why ur dad wanted you to stop. Maybe you could draw up a timetable so that you get time to study and still get time to relax and chill or come on here. A wee bit of organising might help you to balance your life.

[Sophii3x]

Thanks (again) Linda!
I have compleated a lot of coursework since last night
I only have a few essays left

[lily.]

Good for you girl.... I'm shocking when it comes to studying. I'm looking at going to college this year, and to be honest, I'm dreading it, because I'm so not disciplined and I will seriously have to make the effort to put the time into it.

[Sophii3x]

hehe. i'm sure you will do well.

[MarkWaldorf]

Are you sure it isn't something to do with you being a veggie?

[lily.]

LoL.. Mark.. it's not that. I was a veggie too when I was younger, and it doesn't make you sick.

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Markus™
Are you sure it isn't something to do with you being a veggie?

Nah Markie, I stopped being a veggie ages ago. It's just the headaches and stuff that being veggie caused.

This is something different, it's wierd.. I love food and now I won't tough it

[x_mel_x]

I have been making myself sick aswell for about the past 2 weeks if i eat something really unhealthy.Recently ive lost all my self confidence and just think im really fat. I dont really know why im telling the whole forum this cos i havent told any of my friends or anything,

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Stropz
LoL.. Mark.. it's not that. I was a veggie too when I was younger, and it doesn't make you sick.

Ohh, I knew that...:thumbs2:

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
Originally posted by Markus™
Are you sure it isn't something to do with you being a veggie?

Nah Markie, I stopped being a veggie ages ago. It's just the headaches and stuff that being veggie caused.

This is something different, it's wierd.. I love food and now I won't tough it

Ahhh, ok. I thought cause you said it gives you headaches and you don't eat much, that it might be it.

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Markus™
Originally posted by Sophii3x
Originally posted by Markus™
Are you sure it isn't something to do with you being a veggie?

Nah Markie, I stopped being a veggie ages ago. It's just the headaches and stuff that being veggie caused.

This is something different, it's wierd.. I love food and now I won't tough it

Ahhh, ok. I thought cause you said it gives you headaches and you don't eat much, that it might be it.

Nah. I thought of that too, but this has happened much recently.
I haven't eaten a proper meal in a week

[lily.]

Originally posted by x_mel_x
I have been making myself sick aswell for about the past 2 weeks if i eat something really unhealthy.Recently ive lost all my self confidence and just think Im really fat. I dont really know why Im telling the whole forum this cos i havent told any of my friends or anything,

Cuz it's easier to talk to strangers about it mel.

I done it for a wee while when I was 19.. then I got caught, and that's how I stopped. Get some help. You can stop doing it, and build up your confidence again. When I look back at pics of me I was sooooooooo not fat,, but I thought I was huge!

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by x_mel_x
I have been making myself sick aswell for about the past 2 weeks if i eat something really unhealthy.Recently ive lost all my self confidence and just think Im really fat. I dont really know why Im telling the whole forum this cos i havent told any of my friends or anything,

Mel, on the first page Red has posted some helplines and website to help

[lily.]

One thing about the internet.. you are never alone.. when you got a problem, its amazing how many others you find who have or had the same prob.

[Sophii3x]

So true Linda

[Ruth]

Originally posted by x_mel_x
I have been making myself sick aswell for about the past 2 weeks if i eat something really unhealthy.Recently ive lost all my self confidence and just think Im really fat. I dont really know why Im telling the whole forum this cos i havent told any of my friends or anything,
Mel - as others have pointed out, there is help and advice on the first page of this thread.

PLEASE try and seek help. You can get yourself out of this if you act now. Your health is the most important thing, and you are risking it - I know exactly how that feels. If you can confide in a member of your family or someone else you trust - then great. If not, remember there is always support here. But I cannot urge this to strongly - please seek help. You can try your Doctor, but they aren't always as sympathetic as you might hope. If a Doctor can't help you, it's not your fault. Ask to see another Doctor.

[Crystal-Rose]

My advice would also to be to get help before it develops into something worse. one of my best friends used to have an eating disorder and it got really bad becuase she just ignored it, so if your still off your food i should speak to someone you can trust or go to the doctor becuase it might just be a medical problem which is making you feel sicj they can sort out.

Hope everything turns out ok :hug:

[Sasha]

In my opinion sophii you have a food intolerance, like allergy to dairy or something.

If you had buliemia you would consciously be making yourself ill

[Sophii3x]

Anyway.. Sasha, I'm not allergic to any foods at all (just extreamely fussy). I went through this when I was 13 and It went away, I hope it does now

[Sasha]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
Anyway.. Sasha, I'm not allergic to any foods at all (just extreamely fussy). I went through this when I was 13 and It went away, I hope it does now

Food intolerances can just come on you at anytime, my sister wasnt lactose (milk) intolerant until 17.

She vomited everyday, went from a size 12 to a size 6 over a few years. Doctors swore she was doing it purposely, but she insisted she werent.

One day we went shopping and they had tests in holland and barret for food intolerance, and she was dianogsed. She now has a diary free diet and is fine

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Sasha
Originally posted by Sophii3x
WTF did rex say:rolleyes:

Anyway.. Sasha, I'm not allergic to any foods at all (just extreamely fussy). I went through this when I was 13 and It went away, I hope it does now

Food intolerances can just come on you at anytime, my sister wasnt lactose (milk) intolerant until 17.

She vomited everyday, went from a size 12 to a size 6 over a few years. Doctors swore she was doing it purposely, but she insisted she werent.

One day we went shopping and they had tests in holland and barret for food intolerance, and she was dianogsed. She now has a diary free diet and is fine

Really! I hope your sister is ok now

[Sasha]

Shes fine..... just cant eat ice cream, chocolate, lasana, pizza etc. Nothing with cheese, milk, cream

Basically shes a boring cow :thumbs:

Its got better though as Tescos and Sainsburys have loads of food she can eat in their "free from" range.

It could be anything, an allergy to wheat, milk, nuts.

Im allergic to chilli seeds, my throat swells and i have to take an asthma pump thing. For years i thought i was dying, then i read it in a magazine at a dentist by accident and put 2 and 2 togther and got tested.

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Sasha
Shes fine..... just cant eat ice cream, chocolate, lasana, pizza etc. Nothing with cheese, milk, cream

Basically shes a boring cow :thumbs:

Its got better though as Tescos and Sainsburys have loads of food she can eat in their "free from" range.

It could be anything, an allergy to wheat, milk, nuts.

Im allergic to chilli seeds, my throat swells and i have to take an asthma pump thing. For years i thought i was dying, then i read it in a magazine at a dentist by accident and put 2 and 2 togther and got tested.

A boring cow:laugh: I'm sure she isn't
And luckily you found out about your allergy

[James]

When I am worried I lose my appetite also... food isn't enjoyable and you feel full very quickly and can't finish it.

[Sophii3x]

Just wondering, after I'm sick, which food/s should I try to eat to stop me from being sick again?

[lily.]

That depends on everyone individually I would say. Give it time after you have been sick.. like maybe an hour.. to let your stomach settle down, then try something light. Just a small snack. I can't really say what in particular you should eat, but just don't eat a huge lot or anything which is really heavy in the stomach. Sometimes eating 6 or 8 small meals a day, instead of 3 or 4 regular ones helps as well.

A while back I went through a period of being sick a lot, and because I had done it on purpose before, I thought ppl would think I was doing it on purpose again (which I wasn't). Anyway, long story short, went to the doc, and discovered it was muscle spasms in my stomach and bowel. Causes diarhoea (sp) in some ppl and sickness in others. For me it was indigestion and sickness. I do have a weak stomach, and tend to be sick if I overeat, even yet. I also had terrible morning sickness when I was pregnant (both times). Some ppl just have hellish digestion. You might be one of them. But, you learn to live with it and you know what to eat and how much.

Also, what Sasha said about the food intolerance is something to look into. I don't have that, but I know ppl who have, and it's not always diagnosed straight away, but when it finally gets sorted out, it makes a helluva difference.

[lily.]

oh.. And, can I just add....

rex3 ... you are now officially right at the top of my sHltList! :thumbs:

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by James
When I am worried I lose my appetite also... food isn't enjoyable and you feel full very quickly and can't finish it.

Your right there James....... when I split with my previous partner I couldnt eat at all. I just didnt feel like it.

[bonnie43uk]

Soph, just seen an advert about anorexia on E4 .. There's a serious documentary on More4 tonight called True stories-"Thin" at 10pm, i urge you to watch it or tape it. It looks really good.

[Sophii3x]

I'm not sure if I have More4, I have E4+1 though

[Red Moon]

Can we remember to keep the serious threads on topic and read the preceding posts carefully before posting.

Also remember it is against the rules to start throwing personal insults around and you will be issued with a warning for doing so. If you have a problem with a post or someone insults you report and don't fight back.

Thanks for your cooperation

Red

[Sophii3x]

bonnie43uk, I missed the documentry.
I watched 5 minuits of it and fell asleep:sad:

[lily.]

Originally posted by Red Moon
Can we remember to keep the serious threads on topic and read the preceding posts carefully before posting.

Also remember it is against the rules to start throwing personal insults around and you will be issued with a warning for doing so. If you have a problem with a post or someone insults you report and don't fight back.

Thanks for your cooperation

Red

It was Kiz's fault.. she leads me astray.. :whistles:

[Crystal-Rose]

There was a good one on BBC three the other day about teenagers with eating disorders showing them in this residential place. That might be repeated sometime, i saw some of true stories: thin but didnt think it was very good.

[Sophii3x]

Ant, I saw your post!
It's odd that were kinda going through the same thing
If I eat, I'm sick. If I don't eat, I'm sick.

[Legend]

Oops, i deleted it when i tried to edit. Is there a way of getting posts back?

[SiMoN!]

i hope you ok
all i would say id talk to some1 you no ou can trust mum dad sister brother freined teacher

:love:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Legend
Oops, i deleted it when i tried to edit. Is there a way of getting posts back?

I don't think so
You will have to re-write it all again I think

[Red Moon]

How is it going Sophii3x?

[Sophii3x]

It's ok thanks Red. I'm trying to eat, but it's too hard :sad:

I'm sick about twice a day, but I'm getting used to it.

Also Iv'e had trouble sleeping (I can't sleep till 1-2am and I get up at 5-6am).

[Red Moon]

If that is the case it might be a bit more than the eating.

How is the mood?

[Sophii3x]

My dad just gave me an apple. Only manages to take one bite, so I hope I'll be ok:tongue:

As in mood do you mean how am I feeling? If so... I'm miserable one minute and happy the next:conf2:

[Red Moon]

It will get better. But if you can get up the courage to see Doctor it might be a good idea to sort out the mood swings.

What to do is to make a list of every little thing and take it along and give it to the Doctor. That way you won't forget anything and they can see in a glance things that you feel is wrong.

Doctors are very good, and most them are really good listeners. I find the females ones are better but I have met lots of great male Doctors too.

[Sophii3x]

Hmmmm yea.. I prefer lady doctors, they are nicer:laugh:

Thanks for your help:thumbs:

[Red Moon]

It's okay.... I bet a Doctor is the last person you want to see at the moment.

Good luck

[James]

Yeah, I think the doctor might be able to help, tell you if it is a bug or something like that. I can understand if you're nervous about going... I mean I hate going to the doctor.

[Sophii3x]

I hate the doctors.. they are always mean to me

I went last year because of an ear infection and the doctor said I was wasting time:mad:

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Red Moon
It will get better. But if you can get up the courage to see Doctor it might be a good idea to sort out the mood swings.

What to do is to make a list of every little thing and take it along and give it to the Doctor. That way you won't forget anything and they can see in a glance things that you feel is wrong.

Doctors are very good, and most them are really good listeners. I find the females ones are better but I have met lots of great male Doctors too.

I went through a really hard time when I left Bristol. My family were really worried about me but I didnt see I had a problem. My mood was horrid, I couldnt coupe and I wouldnt go out of the house. My sister dragged me up to the Doctors but Red told me to make a list of everything that was on my mind and what has been happening. I did and I was so nervous but as soon as I started to open up I just couldnt stop. I thought the Doctor was going to say... "oh your ok.... chin up" but he didnt and basically said that because of the rough time I was having it was my bodies way of asking for help.

I'm now fine, yes I have had to take something to help but only a small dose. It took me 6 months to get myself straight. Now I can go out without panicking I dont skip a heart beat every-time the door goes and I can answer the phone

[Sophii3x]

Aww Kiz :sad:
At least you sorted yourself out

[Red Moon]

You can do the same Sophii3x and I know you will do it. :hug:

[Sophii3x]

hehe. I'll probably have to pretend that I'm going to town on my own to get out of the house

They just think that I wont eat because I caught a 'bug' in school

[Sophii3x]

Would a pediatrician help?
I have to see one of them for some reason.. and I don't know why :|

[tinkerbell]

Whatever you do dont make yourself sick, it has bad consecuences on your hair, skin, nails etc.

Id advise to see a doctor.

[Sophii3x]

It's already been done tinkerbell (making myself sick) :|
I'm trying to go to the doctor sometime this week, if not this week I'll go after school sometime

[Sophii3x]

Just to say that I'm going to the doctors at 10:20am! Iv'e had enough of it now and I need help.

Wish me luck!

[GiRTh]

Good luck darling. Keep your chin up.:thumbs:

[Sophii3x]

Thanks Geoff!

I went. She basically told me that I need to eat (which will be hard after an entire month of not eating anything). I told her that Iv'e lost alot of weight because of it, she wanted to weigh me, but I refused. Explained about sugar levels and stuff. I need to go back there next week.

[lily.]

Has she referred you to anyone else.. like a specialist or anything Soph?

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Linda
Has she referred you to anyone else.. like a specialist or anything Soph?

No! I was shocked. I thought that I'd have to go to a specialist.

[lily.]

http://www.b-eat.co.uk/Home

^take a look at that. There seems to be plenty of info and support on there.

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Linda
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/Home

^take a look at that. There seems to be plenty of info and support on there.

Thanks Linda!:hug:

[GiRTh]

Well done Soph :kiss:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Well done Soph :kiss:

Thankss:hug:
My parent's have finally realised what's going on. Iv'e lost so much weight and my boobs have shrunk. :sad:

[lily.]

It's good that ur parents know though, and to be honest I don't blame them for not noticing up til now, because they are probably concentrating a lot of their time and worries on your sister and the pregnancy. I'm not saying they are ignoring you, but you know what I mean... they have so much to think about.

How did they react? Are they supportive and helpful?

[Sophii3x]

They are ok about it. Trying to help me, but I'm soo snappy I keep on telling them to get lost!

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
They are ok about it. Trying to help me, but I'm soo snappy I keep on telling them to get lost!
They'll be there to help you.

[lily.]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
They are ok about it. Trying to help me, but I'm soo snappy I keep on telling them to get lost!

Well, you are a teenager Soph.. it's your job to snap at your parents! :laugh:

Seriously though.. I'm glad they are understanding... that will help in the long run, and when you feel like talking you know they will be there.. Being a teenager is hard.. I do remember it.. even though it was a long time ago.. but being a parent is also hard.. so try not to be too hard on them... :thumbs:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Linda
Originally posted by Sophii3x
They are ok about it. Trying to help me, but I'm soo snappy I keep on telling them to get lost!

Well, you are a teenager Soph.. it's your job to snap at your parents! :laugh:

Seriously though.. I'm glad they are understanding... that will help in the long run, and when you feel like talking you know they will be there.. Being a teenager is hard.. I do remember it.. even though it was a long time ago.. but being a parent is also hard.. so try not to be too hard on them... :thumbs:

I suppose. I'm very crabby towards them, I'm suprised that they haven't shouted at me back.

[MarkWaldorf]

Glad to see you're getting better, Sophie. Keep us updated!

[Lauren]

Well done Soph on going to the doctors, thats a huge step to take and you've got over the worst of it now. Concentrate on getting yourself better and we'll all be here for you if you just wanna chat :thumbs:

:hug:

[Sophii3x]

Thanks Lauren & Mark:hug:
And don't worry I will keep you all updated.

My best friend is battling Bulimia, so were helping eachother!

[MarkWaldorf]

Britney Spears has reportedly told doctors at her rehabilitation clinic that she has been bulimic since the age of 16.

The troubled pop princess reportedly told staff at the Promises Centre in Malibu that she has suffered from bulimia for the past nine years, although she managed to beat the eating disorder briefly during her two pregnancies.

According to an American magazine, Spears tearfully told counsellors that she “pigs out” on junk food before she makes herself vomit to avoid putting on weight.

A source told the Daily Express: "Doctors are alarmed at the physical state she is in. They confronted her about her desperately unhealthy lifestyle and the truth came pouring out.

“For the first few days, she’d take her tablets, then go off and eat breakfast or lunch. She was throwing the whole lot up, so, naturally, her medications weren’t working. Now the medical experts know why, her progress should pick up a little speed."

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Markus™
Britney Spears has reportedly told doctors at her rehabilitation clinic that she has been bulimic since the age of 16.

The troubled pop princess reportedly told staff at the Promises Centre in Malibu that she has suffered from bulimia for the past nine years, although she managed to beat the eating disorder briefly during her two pregnancies.

According to an American magazine, Spears tearfully told counsellors that she “pigs out” on junk food before she makes herself vomit to avoid putting on weight.

A source told the Daily Express: "Doctors are alarmed at the physical state she is in. They confronted her about her desperately unhealthy lifestyle and the truth came pouring out.

“For the first few days, she’d take her tablets, then go off and eat breakfast or lunch. She was throwing the whole lot up, so, naturally, her medications weren’t working. Now the medical experts know why, her progress should pick up a little speed."

Awwww.. Poor Britney:sad:

[Lauren]

Poor Britney, mainly because the sources are going to tell the newspaper and thats the LAST thing she needs right now :bored:
I really hope she can help and get better.

[Princess]

Yay Soph you went.I'm glad for you hunny. You're on the way forward now! You can do it and don't forget we're always here for you! :hug:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Princess
Yay Soph you went.I'm glad for you hunny. You're on the way forward now! You can do it and don't forget we're always here for you! :hug:

YEY:hug:
I know it will be hard, but I will feel soo much better when it's all over.

[Emilee]

Good Luck Soph!!
You've taken the first step.. and soon im sure you'll be healthy again.
:hug:

[Sophii3x]

Fingers crossed eh! :hug:

Can people understand that I didn't want to be weighed? Because If I was weighed and i felt like a weighed too much, I'm going to like loosing all of this weight and carry on.

[Bells]

^^^ Soph, good on you for being SO strong so far!
I'm glad things are going well for you right now, keep it up! :thumbs:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by ice_maiden02
^^^ Soph, good on you for being SO strong so far!
I'm glad things are going well for you right now, keep it up! :thumbs:

Thanks Ash:hug:

And now I'm experiencing it, I don't want anyone else to go through it.

EDIT: Thanks again Linda for that website. It's really helpful.

[Dan_]

Well done on going to the doctors, hope everything sorts itself out now.

[lily.]

YW Soph... I'm glad it helped. There's only so much I can do for you cuz I haven't experienced it but there will be people on that site who know exactly what you are going through and will be able to relate to what you are feeling right now.

About the weighing thing.. It's good that you recognise that you might like the result and see the weight loss as a positive thing when clearly it's not. So, you made a really good decision by not getting weighed. You might want to tell the doc that next time you see her.. explain that you don't want to know your weight. That way, if she needs to weigh you in the future, she can take a note of it without telling you what it is.

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Linda
YW Soph... I'm glad it helped. There's only so much I can do for you cuz I haven't experienced it but there will be people on that site who know exactly what you are going through and will be able to relate to what you are feeling right now.

About the weighing thing.. It's good that you recognise that you might like the result and see the weight loss as a positive thing when clearly it's not. So, you made a really good decision by not getting weighed. You might want to tell the doc that next time you see her.. explain that you don't want to know your weight. That way, if she needs to weigh you in the future, she can take a note of it without telling you what it is.

The website has helped! Thanks again. Made me understand alot more.

I know that I will have to be weighed so they can note progress and stuff, but I just don't want to. I can see that iv'e lost alot of weight, which would be good if I lost it the healthy way. I NEVER weigh myself, I'm too self concious so if I got weighed I would aughtomatically say that I'm fat... that will then lead to obsessing about my weight and then I will want to stay ill. I don't want that though.

[lily.]

You should definitely tell the doc about that.. and anyone else you need to see during your recovery period. That way they can note your weight without you having to know any numbers/figures (if you get me.. ).

You are on the right road girl... I have every faith in you.. you can beat this, and we will be there along the way, even if it's just to provide you with a distraction and a laugh! :spin:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Linda
You should definitely tell the doc about that.. and anyone else you need to see during your recovery period. That way they can note your weight without you having to know any numbers/figures (if you get me.. ).

You are on the right road girl... I have every faith in you.. you can beat this, and we will be there along the way, even if it's just to provide you with a distraction and a laugh! :spin:

hehe. Yea that's an option. I just don't do weighing scales. At 14 I was obsessed with mesuring myself with a tape measure!!

It's soo annoying because this is the only thing that's on my mind. Just worrying and stuff about it. I come on this place to distract myself from it. There's always someone on here that will make me laugh!:laugh:

Like you for example.. your obsession with posting that pic of them pants!

[Sophii3x]

Ummmm.. I'm starting to get scared now. I'm actually liking the weight loss. And that's the first thing I didn't want to happen.

:|

[Princess]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
Ummmm.. I'm starting to get scared now. I'm actually liking the weight loss. And that's the first thing I didn't want to happen.

:|

Oh Soph! Hmmm I don't really know what to say but you can't be liking something that can do extreme damage. You gotta get better girlie!

[lily.]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
Like you for example.. your obsession with posting that pic of them pants!

Now, admit it.. U love the pants!!!

Here's some more..

[Sophii3x]

haha. Linda, it's not as funny as the other though!

And Laura.. I just don't know what to do! I think it'll be easier for me to just stay like this, instead of having to bother with the doctors. I'm all used to everything now.

[Princess]

Soph,just because you might think its easier doesn't make it the better thing to do! You need to bother and you need to not be used to it. Its just gonna take some time and some effort is all :hug: Always here for you!

[lily.]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
haha. Linda, it's not as funny as the other though!

And Laura.. I just don't know what to do! I think it'll be easier for me to just stay like this, instead of having to bother with the doctors. I'm all used to everything now.

The easy option is usually the wrong option. The easy option for an alcoholic is to continue to drink, but the right option is to stop. Or for a smoker, to continue to smoke would be the easy option (believe me, I've been there) but the sensible thing is to quit (also done that and never looked back). Same for addictions etc. Even for the little things like the easy option is to lie in til noon, but realistically we have to get up and go to work/school.

Basically it's not guna be a picnic Soph. It's guna be hard, but with the right information and the right support, you can do it. You can do anything when you put your mind to it, and all you need to do is be strong and try. Like Laura, I'm also here for you, even if you just wanna laugh at pants!

Take care.. x

[Bells]

Put the hard work and effort in Soph and it will pay dividends in the end. As I stated previously, good on you with the progress you've made so far and keep it up.

I too am here for you, as I'm sure are many other TiBB members. :flowers:

[Sophii3x]

Thanks Laura, Linda and Ash :hug:

I really do understand what your all saying. It's just going to be soo hard and Iv'e kinda got into a habit with it. I'm at a moment now where I just don't care anymore, it's like my stomach has had no food at all in around 5 weeks (maybe more, i'm not sure) and I feel that eating again is just going to shock my entire system and make me even more ill.

[lily.]

It will shock ur system to start with, but what you have to do is take it in stages. You can't go back to eating full meals like you used to straight away. Just step it up gradually. Maybe even write down what you eat in a day, so you can see that you are making progress. Like keeping a diary. That way you can make an effort to eat something more each day.

I've used that method before with dieting (only in the reverse obviously) but it's amazing how well it works. It gives you something to look at and then you can see that you are making progress. That way when you feel down or feel like it's pointless you can look at your book and see how far you've come. It might be an idea to write how you feel each day as well. Then hopefully you will see your attitude become more positive as you start to get back to your old self.

Just some ideas Soph. I'm no expert, but anything is worth a shot, isn't it?

x

[Sophii3x]

Found this!>>

National Enquirer: Stars With Deadly Eating Disorders

The good ole’ National Enquirer is running one of their tri-yearly articles about celebrities and their supposed eating disorders. Unfortunately, I’m no longer allowed to scan the entire articles in for this particular tabloid magazine, so you all will have to make do with a quick article summary. (The editor-in-chief of Nat’l Enquirer emailed me a while back telling me I’m no longer allowed to scan the articles).

Basically, the article is the same old thing about the same old celebrities. I can’t believe they are still talking about celebrities like: Thandie Newton, Hilary Duff, Kate Bosworth, Jessica Alba, Ellen Pompeo, Portia DeRossi, Nicole Richie, Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani and Katie Holmes. All of these women are featured - and trust me, there is absolutely NOTHING that we haven’t already read a hundred times. They are all thin, some having been too thin in the past but certainly not now. Yawn.

Oh, and they actually talk about Jennifer Aniston’s weight loss from several years ago, with a clearly altered photo. The article talkes about how she lost 30 pounds way back early in her career (not recently, as the cover suggests).

Celebrities who have gained weight in the last year or two are: Mandy Moore, Alfonso Ribeiro (from “Fresh Prince of Bel Air), Barbara Streisand, Clay Aiken, Keely Shaye Smith, Steven Segal and Kelly Clarkson.

The photos on the cover were clearly altered to look even more shocking - Nicole Richie’s legs aren’t quite THAT thin!

Anyway, that’s basically what the article is about. Same old, same old. Go out and grab a copy if you must!


Magazine cover
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/xsophzx/natl.jpg

[Sunny_01]

Soph you didnt tell us how you are getting on honey? I hope that you are still taking those huge steps.

You mentioned in a previous post that you were scared to eat, do you know what thats normal! it's ok to be scared of something or doing something, but remember your body needs fuel and you have fed it for more times over the years than you have starved it so your body will quickly re-adjust to being fed, in fact it will love it!

Your mind might not like it but like Linda says do it a little at a time and try to write it all down, pour those feelings out, if they are on paper they are not in your mind consuming your every thought. The first big step is admitting you have a problem you have done that so now is the time to take those next steps and stay on track as much as you can. You are going to have days where you panic and think oh my god I cant do this, but then you can look at your diary and see that actually you can and have been, with luck that will encourage you no end.

I will be thinking about you Soph, you take care and remember you are not alone you are part of the huge TIBB family :dance2:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Sunny_01
Soph you didnt tell us how you are getting on honey? I hope that you are still taking those huge steps.

You mentioned in a previous post that you were scared to eat, do you know what thats normal! it's ok to be scared of something or doing something, but remember your body needs fuel and you have fed it for more times over the years than you have starved it so your body will quickly re-adjust to being fed, in fact it will love it!

Your mind might not like it but like Linda says do it a little at a time and try to write it all down, pour those feelings out, if they are on paper they are not in your mind consuming your every thought. The first big step is admitting you have a problem you have done that so now is the time to take those next steps and stay on track as much as you can. You are going to have days where you panic and think oh my god I cant do this, but then you can look at your diary and see that actually you can and have been, with luck that will encourage you no end.

I will be thinking about you Soph, you take care and remember you are not alone you are part of the huge TIBB family :dance2:

I gave up recovering a very long time ago! I'm just not prepared to recover and to be honest I'd rather not recover. I'm doing fine at the moment, still haven't eaten anything and I don't have the desire to eat either. It's slipped into my daily life now. Some days I get mad that I let this go on as long as it has, but most days I'm fine about it!

But thanks so much for your support! And to everyone else on TiBB! :hug:

[Sunny_01]

What made you give up Sophie? its never to late to change your mind, you only sounded so positive a few short weeks ago, what happened to make you revert to your old way of thinking?

[Sophii3x]

Umm I don't want to really say everything in detail. But it involves bullying.

[Sunny_01]

oh ok Soph - U2U me if you need someone to talk to, or any advice and support through this, dont let small minded idiots ruin your life.

[Sophii3x]

Thanks Sunny! :hug:
I'm a bit over it now, but when you hear people calling you names it upsets me!

[andyman]

Looks like we may all have eating disorders with the credit crunch...