I'm sorry that your parents made those comments about your weight. That was cruel and thoughtless. Please don't let that push you into dangerous behaviors and harmful thoughts.

First off, DON'T purge!! It's a very dangerous thing to do, and once you start it becomes hard to stop. Don't try to starve yourself. Choose healthy foods and eat reasonable /small portions. Have lots of vegetables, fruits and lean protein. Grains. Get regular exercise. It will make you feel better, physically and mentally.

I also weigh 160, and I'm only just under 5' tall. I'm down from 210, and aiming for 120. The above method is how I'm getting there.

Keep posting, and let me know if you want to talk. I care.

Heck yea this path is dangerous! There are wolves on both sides. Please understand that I am a total hypocrite for dolling out advice since I Have suffered from anorexia for over 15 years. But I am currently in reocery where I have been for more than a year :) The tendancies could be a result of your bipolar acting up- perhaps a recent change in meds? or perhaps a change in meds is due? There can be a lot of things that bring this on at your age. Talk to your therapist about these concerns before they get out of control so that you can find the root of the evil so to speak. AS for the not answering on the weight, that however I would not be too worried about. Many women shave off 20 pounds on their drivers license or say they dont know. I believe that is because sociatal standards leave us confused as to what is actually the "right" way to be. Good luck doll

Sometimes our family or members of our support group suck. They don't know how to properly motivate. They see us struggling and want to help, but say the worse possible things.

When I get pissed off I have learned to go out and walk it off. BUT confront the issue with your dad. Let him know what he did impacted you. How will he ever know and change if he isn't told by you personally? AND if that doesn't stop the comments you may need to get some other family involved because that is straight up verbal abuse.

I don't even know you, not on a personal level. However, I can tell you that you are wonderful and nobody else in the world is able to be the unique person you are. Wear that with pride.

I remember trying to purge the first time. My personal form of purge is exercising excessively. Try to calm yourself down and think if the problem fits the reaction appropriately?

Will purging your food really make you who you want to be? Does it make you feel good-or help your body be healthy? Really think about that. Okay?
Best wishes,
Jolynne

Please stop now before you get into a vicious cycle that is impossible to stop. I was a little heavy in 8th grade which is when I started throwing up. I Have always had reflux so it was really easy for me. By the end of high school I was picked on for being so skinny. Called skeltor and told I didn't have a butt at all and other putdowns. I would do anything to be able to go back and do things the healthy way. My teeth are now rotting out, literally. It hurts to eat or drink because of the damage of my enamel. I struggle now to gain weight because my body is so messed up. Looks do not define a person. Please stop while you're ahead.

I can identify; my mom and her "comments" are part of the reason I have ED and issues with food since I was 12.
I feel the same way; even when I weighed 90 lbs, I felt I was fat. I have NEVER been happy with my body image. I know it's not ALL her fault, but she was a contributor.