Heading towards anorexia..

[kidddo]

I'm so lost.
These past months I've been frequenting pro-anorexia forums more and more.

I'm 5'8.5 and weight 118lbs. I've already lost 4lbs in two weeks. And I'm aiming for lower and lower numbers.
Some days I feel like it's so stupid to obsess over one's weight. I actually want to gain weight during those days. But they're greatly outnumbered by the days when all I can think about is losing more bodyfat and weight, days when being thin is everything.

I can't possibly tell anyone. I'd be so ashamed. Any advice or suggestions?

 

[Spazz04]

Ok i know i have posted about eating less and drinking more water and that is all good, but you do need your nutrients and there is a healthy weight to height to aim for. You my friend are on the light side, I am a bit curious why you think you need to lose more weight?

 

[lyconthrope]

i would say first off..........stop visiting the sites! i cant believe those things arent illegal.

you need to tell someone, its nothing to be ashamed of! tell your doctor, they wont judge and they wont tell anyone else, but they can help get you to a healthy weight and maybe give you the details of a counselling sesion you can visit or group session for others who feel the same way you do.

they can also give you medical facts about the damage extreme weight loss, anorexia and malnutrition can do.

but your doing ok! you noticed something was wrong and came looking for help its more than most people manage

 

[lyconthrope]

http://www.way2hope.org/weight.htm

http://www.waldenbehavioralcare.com/anorexia_facts.asp

^^sites like these may be of more help to you than the ones you have been visiting.

i strongly suggest an honest and open visit to your GP or nurse, or if you have a crisis drop in centre then maybe you could talk to a counsellor?

your doctor can give you information on support groups

 

[jockboy01]

As stated above, it's important that you seek help with this condition. Stop visiting pro-anorexia sites (I never knew those existed). It is a devastating disease that kills. You need to seek professional help asap. It's not just going to disappear without professional assistance. Do it soon! As stated, it is nothing to be ashamed of. Nobody in the medical community thinks of it as a shameful disease (well, they shouldn't if they do, but most don't).

 

[bokan800]

Yes, please don't go to that site anymore.

Do you know why you are having these issues?


I know some people might think I'm anorexic because I'm 5'6 and weigh about 107-110 lbs (fluctuates every now and then). But the thing is I have a really fast metabolism, small frame and I do eat a lot.


I recommend to go seek professional help before it gets worst.

 

[KaraBulut]

As stated above, it's important that you seek help with this condition. Stop visiting pro-anorexia sites (I never knew those existed). It is a devastating disease that kills. You need to seek professional help asap. It's not just going to disappear without professional assistance. Do it soon! As stated, it is nothing to be ashamed of. Nobody in the medical community thinks of it as a shameful disease (well, they shouldn't if they do, but most don't).

Of any condition that is discussed in this forum, anorexia and bulimia are among the most worrisome.

Eating disorders are very serious and they are common among gay men. With the emphasis on the skinny "emo" look it's going to become more common.

I second what jockboy has recommended. This disease is bigger than you and you will need professional help to overcome it. Do not wait.