General Eating Disorder Questions

Whats Wrong With Me?

Hmm….Impossible To Reply To janurse427 – 12/19/2010 – 08:39 Hmm….impossible to reply to this one. Can you share more about what is troubling you? I hope you will continue to share. http://freefromexpectations.blogspot.com/

What Should You Do If You Are A Teen Dealing With An Eating Disorder And You Don’t Know How To Ask For Help?

Hi…It’s Good That You Are janurse427 – 02/27/2010 – 09:29 Hi…it’s good that you are reaching out for help. Does anyone in your life know that you are struggling with an eating disorder? Have you actually been diagnosed as having an eating disorder? I think one of the first things you can do is talk …

What Prevents A Mother From Confronting Her Daughter When She Fears Her Daughter May Have An Eating Disorder?

I Think That Many Times A janurse427 – 04/13/2011 – 03:33 I think that many times a parent knows, but is also afraid of having their fears confirmed, or, they may not know how to ‘push’ their daughter to get help, even though they are the parent. The dynamics may be such that the parent …

What Disorder Do I Have,I Chew Food Then Spit Out Cant Stop Buying Food Just To Spit Out I Have Done This For Many A Years.What Makes Me Do This

Hello. There Are Many janurse427 – 11/25/2009 – 15:28 Hello. There are many criteria that are considered when diagnosing an eating disorder. I cannot tell you what your diagnosis is, based on the information you have provided, but I suggest that you see a doctor and/or a therapist as soon as possible so that you …

Should I Talk To Someone About My Situation. I Feel Like It’s Fine. (Continued Below)

It’s Summer Time. Usually I juxtaposition – 06/14/2011 – 09:52 It’s summer time. Usually I don’t eat as much in the summer as I do in the school year. I usually don’t get up until 10 or 11 so I skip breakfast. I usually just get distracted on the computer or go and hang out …

Recently Ive Suddenly Lost 3st,And Ive Started Having Stomaches And Headaches. I Don’t Know Whats Wrong, But I Simply Just Cant Eat, Even When Im Hungry, I Still Struggle. What Should I Do?

Hello…Before You Jump To A janurse427 – 05/01/2011 – 08:47 Hello…before you jump to a any conclusions about this possibly being an eating disorder, I suggest that you see your doctor to rule out any medical issues that could be causing this weight loss and pain in your stomach and head. Have you noticed an …

My Son Will Only Eat Potatos And Some Junk Foods Such As Doritos And Reeces Cups. When I Try To Get Him To Try Something Else He Throws Up. My Question Is One Of Concern I,Ve Tried Everything And I Dont Know What To Do. He Is Overweight PLEASE HELP US!

Becky, It’s Hard To Know What janurse427 – 06/12/2010 – 16:12 Becky, It’s hard to know what is going on without more information. How old is your son? Do you provide the food in the house? If so, you can decide what foods are available in the house. Of course if he is old enough …

My Son Stopped Eating Pretty Much Everything When He Was 3 Years Old. His Diet Consists Of French Fries, Some Chicken Nuggest, Cereal, Pancakes And Chips. He Is Now 18 And Really Wants To Start Eating Better But Is Afraid. Is There Any Help?

Hi: Yes – There Is Help And Amy Colwell – 04/06/2012 – 20:41 Hi: Yes – there is help and support for you both. First of all, I would suggest that your son see a medical doctor to rule out any physiological reasons for his restrictive diet, and to ensure that he is not malnourished …

My Son Is 12 Y/O He Has Never Eaten Any Meats/Fruits/Veggies In His Life. He Says When He Puts Them In His Mouth They Taste “Gross” And They Make Him Gag, He Will Really Only Eat CarbsThe Only Protiens He Eats Is Egg Whites/Cheese & Milk.What Can I Do?

What Does His Pediatrician janurse427 – 02/10/2010 – 11:40 What does his Pediatrician say? That would be the first step. Children as a rule go through many odd eating phases, and it’s generally said that they will eventually eat what they need, but that is not always the case. I am curious as to why …

My Sister Won’t Eat Any Foods With Any Fats. Always Fat Free. It Seems Like An Obsession. Is This Considered An ED?

There Is A Debate Whether Or van – 08/19/2009 – 11:17 There is a debate whether or not this is an eating disorder. The medical term is Orthorexia. This is where a person goes to great lengths to always eat “proper” and “healthy” food.

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