I have been anorexic for over 3 years, but I had a delayed diagnosis. I used to weigh 110 lbs, when I was 14, now i am 19, and at my last dr. appt., i weighed only 76.4 lbs. :( Everyone tells me how healthy and beautiful i used to be, and when i look at old pictures of myself i just can't see myself ever getting better. I want to but I just cant seem to get myself to do it. does anyone have any advice? :confused:

Hi!

Welcome!

Many people here have the same problems as you.
I suggest getting an appt with an eating disorder specialist ASAP, seeing as you are dangerously underweight.
How tall are you? (although it doesn't really matter, you are dangerously underweight for any height).
A specialist will help guide you, with the help of a nutritionist.
If you are in poor health you may want to consider in-patient treatment at a hospital.
How many calories are you eating?

Hi there and welcome!
Natasha is right, there are a lot of people here that can relate to you, including myself. I agree, you are at a dangerous weight. You need to see a therapist, nutritionist, or both. I went inpatient when I was at my lowest. It was hard but well worth it. Hang in there and keep coming back here. Delayed diagnosis or not at least you are on the right track. Asking for help is the first step.

delayed diagnosis...hmmm......sounds like you already knew you were not doing so hot. Try not to get sucked into the identifying with your diagnosis, it means absolutely nothing other than a way to label your illness. I agree - try and get some professional assitance - it really is the best way, many of us have tried to "do it ourselves", I personally think that only delays the inevitable, you can't cure ED by yourself - you need others for a sounding board, a voice of reason against the voice of ED who tells you to starve, purge, or otherwise maligns your thinking. Glad you posted let us know how we can help or be supportive...come here when you want to starve or anything else that isn't productive, if nothing else it may buy you some time so you can make a better choice :)