blue_angel240
01-04-2003, 03:36 AM
how much weight does an anorexic or bulimic lose in a week? a friend of mine has lost quite a bit in only about a week or two and im worried that she might have an eating disoreder
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54321 01-04-2003, 04:20 AM i guess that would very much vary from one person to another, i can stop eating almost totaly and barely loose anything where others if they just cut down on what they are eating a little loose tons youneeak 01-05-2003, 06:23 PM Hi, the weight does vary depending on how long they've been sick, etc. Like Vikki said, I can stop eating for an entire week and because my body is so messed up I will only lose a few pounds, but someone else who is healthy will stop eating for 2 days and lose 10 pounds. It all just depends. Also, you should remember that ED's, although characterized by weight, are really not about weight at all. Myself, personally, am "normal" weight for my height, but I've struggled with bulimia for years and I've even had points where I would be considered anorexic. It's important that if you are afraid for your friend that you watch her or talk to her about this. Becareful not to be too confrontational, she's probably very scared and if you can help her early on in this disorder that would be amazing! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/biggrin.gif good luck!!! NEVER GIVE UP ~sarah~ blue cloud 01-06-2003, 07:19 AM i was just about to post a similar question as i have lost 17lbs in a 4 week period i wasnt sure if this was really bad i have bulimia and have never lost this amount of weight before but i guess that it isnt a HUGE amount oh i dont know i am so confused at the moment just ignore this i think i have gone mad and i dont think this makes any sense sorry ------------------ love and bubbles blue youneeak 01-06-2003, 11:00 AM Hey blue, that is a loooooooooooot of weight, please becareful. It has an addictive quality to it, doesn't it?? Like, Oh wow, 17 pounds in a month...how much can I lose next month? Bulimia is a horrible thing, good luck...and remember, it's not all about the weight loss...it's a mental disorder... NEVER GIVE UP ~sarah~ sleepystar 01-06-2003, 04:27 PM 17 in a month is HUGE and serious (((((((((((hug))))))))))))) Ashlee 01-06-2003, 11:52 PM Hi, BlueAngel. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif Welcome to the boards. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif Like the others have already said, the amount of weight lost just varies from one person to another. At my worst point, when I was sort of "changing" from anorexia to bulimia, I lost 10 pounds a week for a few weeks in a row - that was scary. But then, another person who has been bulimic or anorexic for a while, may not lose any at all, yet their problem could be even more serious. Of course, it's serious either way - but what I'm saying is the amount of weight lost isn't always the issue. For instance, someone with bulimia who is of average weight may actually be in more danger at a time than someone with anorexia who is severly underweight - you just never know. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif The best thing would be for you to talk to your friend and say that you have noticed that she has increasing fears with gaining weight and is far too preocupied with worrying about what she eats... and that you really believe that she needs to talk to someone about this. Offer to go with her if that's what she wants. Just give it a go and let us know what happens... there are many people here that will be able to give you advice on what to do. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif Take care - both you and your friend and best of luck to you! Ashlee blue cloud 01-07-2003, 06:25 AM you are so right it definitly has an addictive quality to it,the purging i thought was my huge addiction but now the weight loss seems to be an even bigger addiction. i have been spending hours at night working out how much i want to loose next and purging doesnt seem good enough anymore i feel i need to cut down on everything i eat it is scary but at the same time something tells me everything is going to be ok ------------------ love and bubbles blue Sinnrah 01-07-2003, 01:00 PM Hi, I am new to this board. I just came out and admitted I have a problem. I never could purge. I can always starve myself. But my addiction right now is diet pills. I have been taking them for almost a year. Everyday. Two diet pills and two vitamins. I can not seem to stop. I am afraid if I do I will gain all the weight back. So I walk around full of ephedrine and dizzy. I did try purging but it hurt my throat too bad. And I never felt any better after I did it. Sinnrah ------------------ This is only my Opinion |
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