Is there certain criteria one must meet in order to enter inpatient care for eating disorders?

Posted November 30th, 2009

perfectlikeliars asked: Im 16 and suffering from anorexia/bulimia and looking into treatment.
I would prefer inpatient treatment because im afraid my current enviroment will be too triggering, but im not sure if im “sick enough”
I’ve lost my period, eat about 300 cals per day and often binge on more than 10,000 calories. Sometimes i purge (with [...]

Do you think you might have an eating disorder but don’t want to admit it?

Posted November 29th, 2009

Jade asked: Whether its anorexia, bulimia, overeating, binge eating, etc.. If so, will you ever tell someone or will it be your deep dark secret?Sara Maupin

Technorati Tags: Anorexia Bulimia, Binge Eating, Eating Disorder

What happens when you get therapy for eating disorders?

Posted November 29th, 2009

Meagan asked: im a little nervous its my first time getting help for my problem with bulimia what are they going to ask or say? by the way its not a support group its just me and the therapistVickie Thames

Technorati Tags: Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Support Group

I’ve had an eating disorder and try to cover it up but people still seem to know?

Posted November 29th, 2009

caffeinated_dreams asked: I’ve had an eating disorder for three years now (anorexia/EDNOS) Its not as bad as it use to be but I still have my days and Im not scary skinny. I keep this to myself away from my friends/ some family who dont already know. I thought I covered it up pretty well. [...]

I have an eating disorder can u help me?

Posted November 29th, 2009

Patience S asked: anorexia + bulimia
Its a cross between the twoScott Devine

Technorati Tags: Anorexia Bulimia, Eating Disorder

anorexia bulimia whats happening?

Posted November 28th, 2009

?Shannon? asked: i have had anorexia with bulimia tendencies for awhile now and well dont give me any lectures on it i know its bad whatever ok so my question is….ok so 5 days ago i got my period ok normal right but it was really heavy for 2 days then it completely went away [...]

I need help. Eating disorder camps in the New England area?

Posted November 28th, 2009

Shannon asked: Starting my sophomore year in high school, I started becoming very concerned with my weight. I’ve struggled with anorexia but mainly bulimia. I am now almost 21 years old and just want this to stop. Does anyone know of any eating disorder camps in the New England area? I don’t want to go [...]

How to bring up my eating disorder to my mom?

Posted November 28th, 2009

lexa asked: Over the past year i had two eating disorders…one was binging which i was able to get rid of but it changed into anorexia which i havent been able to fully let go of. It was really bad earlier but i have gotten myself under control but nobody really knew. They [...]

When admitted to hospital with an eating disorder, is the patient sectioned under the mental health act?

Posted November 28th, 2009

Lisa asked: When a person is admitted to hospital with anorexia nervosa, are they automatically sectioned under the mental health act? If not, what degree of seriousness do they have to be in order to get sectioned?Clinton Pirkle

Technorati Tags: Anorexia Nervosa, Eating Disorder, Mental Health Act

I have compulsive overeating disorder?

Posted November 27th, 2009

Lipstick Lesbian asked: I am currently in college, and I’ve had this eating disorder for the past year. I’ve managed to gain 20lbs from it too. I am planning on seeking physchiatric help this week, but I don’t know what to do in the meantime.
I feel so disgusted with myself. All I [...]