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Pushed to anorexia

I didn't know where to post this, but thought that this was probably the best place to put it :]

I used to have a kidney problem, and because of that I have to go and have my blood pressure taken every year, but recently the doctor or nurse who's been checking me out has asked if I'm anorexic, and this has got me worrying slightly. Am I too thin? Should I be anorexic, would it make them feel better. I take a size xxx in all my clothing, and I'm told by nearly all of my friend's that I'm really thin. Is it odd that I'm worrying about this?

Re: Pushed to anorexia

hey!

well first question i'm going to ask is do you eat normally?

some people are just naturally slim and skinny and they still eat properly.
if it really is concerning you i would say talk to someone about it.
but if not then i wouldn't worry about it too much.

take care, xo

Re: Pushed to anorexia

Hey Tabee,

I don't think it's odd that you're worrying about this.. it's good you realize maybe your weight is a bit lower than it should be. The biggest problem when it comes to an eating disorder, is not being able to see how small you may be, and not being able to see how you really look.

If you're eating properly, three balanced meals a day and such, I don't think there's anything to be concerned about; however, it might be worth seeing your doctor anyway. If you're losing weight but eating normal, there may be a medical reason behind it. Always better to be safe than sorry, yeah? Your doctor could also answer your question of whether you're too thin or not. For one thing, BMI's, weight numbers etc aren't allowed on the site but even if they were, we're not medical professionals so we couldn't tell you for sure.

Honestly, it would make them worry so much more if you developed an eating disorder. Eating disorders are very, very serious and incredibly dangerous. It's definitely not a path you want to go down, especially if it's only because you think it'll ease the worries of those around you.

Let me know if you'd like to talk about anything, ok? Take good care of yourself. <3

Re: Pushed to anorexia

Hey there, Tabee.

If you're eating properly and all (three meals a day, most days, plus snacks if you're hungry, etc) then you probably do not have an eating disorder. That said, I'm not a doctor and cannot diagnose you one way or another. :p

Being thin doesn't mean you have an ED, but it would be cause for medical professionals to wonder and ask. Because eating disorders are becoming more prevalent in our society, all medical professionals (including dentists) are (or should be) on the lookout for signs of their patients having an eating disorder. If you're eating in a healthy way and aren't purging or restricting, be honest with them about that.

If you think you have a distorted body image or an eating disorder, take advantage of this opportunity to talk to your doctor about this.

Let me know if you ever need anything, Tabee. I'm just a PM away. =)