so guys, it's been like 2 weeks since i was supposed to get my period, i still haven't. i took a pregnancy test to rile that out, even though i was like positive that was not the case. have any of you ever experienced this because of real low body weight? my mom seems to think that's the problem. i am 5'7", 113 lbs. is that low enough to stop your period. i've been this weight for like 4 mos. and that hasn't happened. she says it is probably just catching up with me now. i need some advice, i'm scared!! thanks guys case

hey case
ok, i dont wanna sound nasty, but this is the last time im saying this - yes, youre wayy too low in body weight and this will affect your periods, depleat calcium from your bones, cause you to lose hair - and half thin brittle hair, cause flaky skin, make you feel dizzy = low blood pressure.
buuttt the good news is that YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THIS
i do have to agree with your ma that your body is catching up to what the ed is doing to your body.
have you seen a nutritionist yet?
take care - im worried about you
chookie

Hi Case,

I agree with your mom also. The reason you missed your period is because your body weight is way to low. I am also going through the same thing myself. I am also underweight (Dont know how much since I try not to weigh myself) and I havent had a period in at least 10 months! So it could last a while like this. I really dont jvae any advice except maybe see a doctor about this. I just wanted you to know your not the only one whose experinced this

I used to have that happen to me, and it was awful. Now I have huge regrets. Like, the horror of wondering.... "WHAT ON EARTH HAVE I DONE TO MY BODY!?" That is what I look at myself every day and have to live with when I think about the ED. It has taken life away from me. You can stop it, do it. Eat, and eat healthy foods to nourish your body so you can gain. It is a good thing for your system and it is something that one must do to remain stable and healthy in life. Otherwise, where will you be if you collapse down the road due to this illness? It will soon wear down on your immune system as well. Fight it..... Eat each meal and snack one at a time, and know it is to keep you alive, and healthy.

Hugs

Coffeegirl

hey coffeegirl
i love your posts and would love to hear more about how youre going now and how you got to where you are...
what an inspiration
take care
chookie

i just love you guys! thanks for your support and concern! i finally got it today, but it being late is not normal for me and i think it is because i'm ruining my body! i know i have to eat better to be better, healthy! i'm doing some better, but i get so freaked out about gaining weight, i count every calorie, and it drives me nuts. i see that therapist dec 1st, i can't wait. i need to figure out what is fueling this stupid illness, and yes coffeegirl it too is robbing me of everything i love, i only hope 1 day when i am better everyone can forgive me that i've hurt! i don't know if i can ask this on this board or not, but what is a healthy weight for my height 5'7", i have no clue!! i hope you all are good take care,, hugs case

hey case
ok, now i had to try and translate inches to centimetres, and so on...as im in australia and we are used to kilograms and centimetres, so any way - for a 5'7 or 1.71 cm person / lady - healthy weight is 59kilograms or 130 p....doesnt that translate right...
but case...please look after your self
love chookie

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Hang in there Case. Take each part of the day in sections. That is the best you can do to survive- do it. It will help you function easier and be more positive, and think of other things other than the ED, and be more able to enjoy your family. Also, plan activities of things to do with your family so you won't sit around and be subjected to the ED at home. Can you tell that I've been there? ;)

Right now I am upset about my weight. I am not able to get where I need to be, but I am worried for my health because I am in menopause and my weight is up where it shouldn't be, and I am young. :( Scary. So, I have to figure a way to move the weight in a healthy manner without starving, over exercising, etc. It is very hard not to get caught up in the ED again. Then I have a SIL who is very thin, and lets just say- she has to be either bulimic or anorexic because she suddenly got very thin after her last child was born; interesting!

Thinking of you today gals, hoping all is well, and wishing you all a good day! :)

Coffeegirl