Hello,

About six weeks ago I went to my Dr for treatment for a condition and she prescribed some drugs which, after taking only one, had awful side effects on me and knocked me around for about a week. As a result I could not eat and lost 4 kilos (10 pounds) in 3 days. My Dr told me that the weight loss wasn't particularly good, but I was secretly pleased and was terrified that I would gain it back. So I started not eating. Basically every day for the last four weeks I have cut my eating back to one small meal a day. This usually consists of one slice of bread and a very thin slice of tomato and onion. I have now lost a total of 10 kilos (22 pounds) and I have gone from 80 kilos to 70 kilos. Being this weight gives me a bmi of about 27 - so i am still overweight. My Dr has been seeing me every week and I have not been able to go to work as a result of my previous condition.

I have tried to snap out of it, but it seems like I am stuck. I start to eat, only to realise what I am doing and I spit out all food and throw out whats left. I can't do it. As much as I want to, it just does not seem possible.

I started to use laxatives to get rid of the food that I have eaten. In the past ( about 18 months ago) I used laxatives as a way to control my weight when I was eating normally and it worked. I stayed a fairly healthy weight. I managed to pull myself out of it though. This time it is different. It controls all my thoughts and actions. I can't go out with friends because I am terrified that they are going to see me in this state and I am scared that they will want me to go with them for a meal.

I know this has not been going on for too long but it is scaring me. I do not want to talk to my GP about it and I do not want to talk to my friends. I am sure that they will not take me seriously as I am still considered overweight.

I just need advice.

Thankyou

I dont think using laxatives and stuff is good so stop it.
I would like to loose that weight. I hear the people getting stomach surgery dont eat much, so how could that hurt you? Take vitamins.

hi pinklulu. i think you should talk to your gp about whats going on. just because you are still considered overweight does not mean that you dont have an ed and it should be taken very seriously. if he/she isnt helpful at all find a doctor that is familiar with eds. As for the laxatives..not a good thing. Your body will start to become dependent on them and there are many other dangerous side effects. you should also try to find a local ed support group in your area. if you dont think your friends will be supportive a support group would be. There will be many people there going through the same things. I am currently trying to recover and it is so hard but I need to get better. This ed has taken over my life emotionally, mentally, and physically. I am having serious health issues right now and have been told that I should be in a hospital. Please try to get help now . I wish I did alot sooner.