meg, hi, i'd agree with above post that it sounds like it is aready a bigger problem than you think.
i'm new to this too, and i know how much 'body image' can destroy you. i'm not saying i have all the answers but as a mother with children and family its so important that you get yourself well. i think you should see your g.p it's not admitting defeat, just a good step to making sure this doesn't take over your life. try eating little amounts about 6 times a day, this should fill you up and it means that your bodies metabilism works faster. whatever you do DO NOT start starving yourself because believe it or not you will actually put on weight. if you don't eat then your body will slow down its metabilism.
i know it's easier said than done, but i've started exercising more, not going overboard coz that will drive you crazy too! but just enough combined with healthy food to gve you energy. if you can feel positive about the food your putting in yourbody then you'll be less likely to remove it.
for me theproblem comes with binges, i comfort eat junk food and then am sick, i'm struggling with this at moment but know if i can keep cutting down on my bnging then i'll get slowly better.
please don't give up, and don't panic coz your def not alone
keep in touch anytime,
beth x
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