Yep.
It didn't take long for me, actually. I couldn't hide the fact from myself and I have a huge guilty conscience, so I cannot keep a secret like that from people I love. Though ED kept me from it every other day, there was one exceptional day where, somehow, for literally maybe a half an hour, I had worked up the courage to tell my mom. And I did. My mother took me seriously, and began to look into outpatient programs; even though it was early on and I didn't look blatantly sick yet [unfortunately it did come to that eventually, but that's because I wasn't ready and my first therapist sucked]. Whoever you are going to tell, look them in the eyes as much as you can - they will immediately know you're not joking.

I've been to the doctors when I was thin, but not my thinnest. I'm not going to lie, they didn't make the best choice of action. But I believe even if they had I wouldn't have agreed to it anyway. Much of your recovery is dependent upon how badly you want to recover. If you truly do, others will see it. If you're real about wanting to ditch ED, you shouldn't worry too much about what doctors will think. Unless they are complete airheads, which in that case shouldn't even be employed, they will get you to help.
Start with family first, though, I'd suggest. I imagine it's easier to tell them before you tell a doctor. But do not wait too long in between if that's what you do. Make sure, either way, to get help and fast.

Hope I helped *hug*

Number one- its really so good that you realise what you are doing to yourself and want help.

The first step in helping yourself is admiting you have a problem. Doctors are very understanding and it wont be as scary as it appears. They will support you and keep an eye on your health. I really feel you should get checked out because your symptoms sound concerning.

They wont think you crazy or anything its a common problem, they will think you are a strong person for admiting it and wanting help.

Keeping this all to yourself is really damaging and will be causing you more stress than u need it to. If you need any more help am always here- keep me posted. I will support u all the way through this. Lots of love xx

wow thanks guys, i've never spoken to anyone about this, even online, so yeh its weird even total strangers knowing... its been three years now and feels good to take the first step up a pretty big ladder..

Talk with someone that you trust. I told my parents eventually because I was scared of the power ED have over me. At first I thought it was something that was I was controlling but when I realized it was the opposite, I sought help from my family. It's embarrassing to admit and reactions can vary so prepare yourself. The bottome line is that those around you do love you and will support you. You should tell someone though. Good luck - you are on the right path even though sometimes it doesn't feel like it. You're here and you are considering getting help, now you have to take that next step. Good luck. We support you.

You are 18 years old so you can just make your own appointments. But if your parents are understanding and loving in general let them know what's going on so they can support you.
Don't worry about seeing the doctor or therapist. They are there to help you. Just be honest with them and tell them how scared you are and you want to get better. By the way I admire you for deciding to get help. It's a huge step towards recovery. Good luck.

thank you, i probably should have made it clear in the post that nothing i know could ever make me tell my parents about this, they rely on me to be the 'perfect daughter' to them and would fall apart if they knew .... likewise i have a boyfriend of three years and im his emotinal leaning post, telling im about the e.d would no doubt send him running very fast in the opposite direction. i think my only real hope for support could only come from a professional

sometimes its ok not to be perfect..

for me, perfection and wanting to be the best daughter or sister is why i started b/p in the first place. after my brother died, my family labled me as the one that had it all together and the one that was dealing with death the best, but in reality i havent been the best..not even close.

try to focus on both the physical and the emotional part of ed.. any addiction is hard unless you find the underlying cause. its going to be tough but im sure you can do this!

wow, what you have just said is like listening to myself, ive been bulimic for almost 8 years now and have all the symptoms you have mentioned, know1 in my family knows and im also scared to get help. I dont want to die and i do want help, but im stopped by being scared.

Everything you wrote is like my life also. Except my roommates from last year knew but they think I am fine now. I am too embarassed to get help since I don't look like I have an ED I am too fat.

I wish I could offer you some advice. Thanks for being brave looking for suggestions and help, it makes me feel not so alone and not so much like a freak.