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australia98
australia98

for a while now, I've been feeling like i might have an eating disorder. i've always been a fussy eater, and for a while have noticed that i'm constantly thinking about food during the day. when i get home from school, no-one is home, which gives me the perfect opportunity to eat loads of food, but i feel really guilty about it afterwards, although I've never made myself sick after I've eaten.

recently, I've noticed just how thin i am, and it's making me paranoid. i think that everyone is constantly thinking about how thin i am when they look at me. it's really getting me down, as i want to get help and get better, but i don't really know who to talk to as i don't have a good home/family situation at the moment.

what should i do???? please help!!!

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  • lizbbnk88
    lizbbnk88

    Posted

    Is there any way you can get in touch with a GP/Doctor? if you are honest about this to them they may be able to refer you to facilities who have training and maybe person centred counselling, DO NOT start making yourself sick whatever you do. Do you have a hobby like art or a sport, if you can until you can get some help try to some things that make you happy.....for example I have depression myself and I draw a lot when I feel low. Of course this is easier said than done but if you go to a counsellor they may ask you to keep a diary of your thoughts and feelings. I am going into MH nursing so I would guess that you are under a lot of stress and you are using food or weight as the control to keep yourself steady, but please go and get some help from a professional, they will know what to do xx
  • australia98
    australia98

    Posted

    thankyou so much for your reply.

    i am under alot of stress at the moment, as i am going to sit my gcse's in a 8/9weeks.

    i do have access to a gp, but am worried about visiting as i am only 15, and i don't want

    to worry my family with this. i know it's important to have family support, but i live with my

    nan as my mum passed away when i was 4 years old, and my grandad passed away

    just over 2months ago.. i don't want to worry her as she has enough to worry about at

    the moment, but i know that i need to get help..

    if you have any ideas on what i should do next, i would be extremely grateful.

  • lizbbnk88
    lizbbnk88

    Posted

    Hi hun

    sorry for my very late reply

    You can go to a GP still even though you are under age but the GP may have to tell (not parents) but social services as it's the law.

    I know your mum must have some stress on her mind but you are her daughter, I would say mum I need to talk to you about something and try and tell her, it will be hard but once she knows she can try to help you out.

    Are you feeling any better since I replied?

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