[stelles]

Hey,
I think that while trying to overcome this yourself is okay for some things, this is a situation where a parent could be extremely helpful. You could talk to your mom and ask her not to say anything to your dad, which she may or may not do, but it's worth a shot. Also, you could try talking to your school counselor. They are always very kind and helpful. They may be required to tell your parents, but they will help you be more confident about that. If your dad finds out, try talking to him and telling him that you need more help than just your family's support. Communication is important.

It's not really fair to you or your parents to hide something this big from them. Telling someone about something like this can be scary, but everyone I know who has told their parents about any major issues they're going through has been glad they did. They can help, and it sounds like your mom would be happy to. Having an ED is nothing to be ashamed of. It's not something you can really control, and most people need help to treat them. If your dad is upset or angry, then he just doesn't understand exactly what an ED is.

You aren't too young to have difficulties. Everyone has problems in life. It totally sucks that you have to go through all this, especially when you're still young, but it's perfectly normal for younger people to go through difficult times. You just need some help to get through it.

Excersize is good, but too much isn't. You CAN overexcersize, and that's possibly worse than not excersizing at all. Instead of starving yourself, try eating small things at first, like a few snacks a day, and then work up to larger meals. Try to get your eating habits back to three meals and some snacks a day (the recommended amount). If you have a lot of energy and aren't hungry, try doing a little excersize, like going on a run, lifting, or playing a sport. If you feel tired, exhausted, or haven't eaten all day, try to keep excersize to a minimum.

That said, I strongly recommend that you tell a parent. It's the best thing you can do in your situation. Good luck