In Reply to: Re: Help! Scared, worried 14-year-old posted by Kristen on November 27, 2000 at 11:21:17:

Hello Kristen
no I have not seen that movie. But I rememebr thinking when i was very young and first ehard about anorexia, "this is not possible, that somebody won't eat even though they know they could die otherwise..." and some years later there I was, so scared of gaining weight that I put myself in danger...
You say you think you are becoming anorexic, but you don't want to. Is it like there is this voice inside of you telling you not to eat? I just want to reapeat you that you should really really try to not let it get ANY fursther, if you feel it is just starting. Even if some part of you think it is exciting... I felt that way. Later on it is not exciting anymore, just sad, and very scary. Later on thoughts emerge like, "what am I doing with my life, will I ever ever be happy again, etc..." It is not worth all the things that you may think anorexia will give you. Is there a part of you that DOES want to become anorexic? I am just asking this because in my case, that was the case.
Please do NOT start to purge. It is devastating to your health! It can cause damage to your esophagus, stomach, and heart irregularities, etc.
Is there anybody you could talk to, maybe a counselo at school? Or maybe you should see your doctor again?
Write back ok? And just know that there IS help. reaching out here is a good first step!
Kathrin

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