Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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MelindaK.3
MelindaK.3

I've had eating problems ever since I was a small child. And as I got older I realized that this isn't normal. I don't ever eat and when I do, I make myself throw up the very little food I ate. I've been telling my family for years that I have this problem and they refuse to believe me. I don't know why, though. Right now I'm losing a pound a day and I keep getting thinner and thinner but I can't stop. I want to stop. That's why I've been trying to get some help. But no ones willing to help me. I don't know how they can't see how sick I am. I'm always tired nowadays, I'm weak, I can never breathe properly, my whole body hurts and aches, I constantly smell like throw up and my knuckles are bruised and scratched from me making myself throw up...i don't know where to turn. And if I would get help for this, my family would be extremely mad, or disappointed, if not both. (idk they're abusive in every way) and idk I'm just scared. I'm extremely underweight and if I don't get help soon...idk

Dancinggirl
Dancinggirl
I am so sorry that you are going though this. Sending you lots of hugs. It is hard for others to see when someone has a huge problem, and it is like they have blinders on. I understand how your family feel, and they don't believe you. When my grandpa had cancer I was 13, I didn't believe that he was very sick. Are you 18? Because, you can call a place and tell them what the problem is. If you are under 18, call a eating disorder rehab and talk to them and see if they can help you give advice on telling your family. Hugs
MelindaK.3
MelindaK.3
Thank you ♥
forestfreek
forestfreek
I can relate to your situation. My mother was an abusive SOB growing up and she did squat to try and encourage me to get help for my ED. Likely, your abusive environment is helping to fuel your ED, btw. I'm sorry that you have to live in these conditions. Are you old enough to start thinking about getting out on your own?

As far as them being angry or disappointed if you went and got help - so let them be upset! Big deal, sounds like they are cruel to you anyway so it's not likely to going to change the horrible way they already treat you. HOWEVER, you getting help will certainly change the way YOU feel about you. It will bolster your self-esteem enough to start treating your eating disorder and hopefully for you to see that they way your family treats you isunacceptable and that you are worthy of a better life.
I say ta hell with them - go and get yourself some professional help.
HUGS
Jen
MelindaK.3
MelindaK.3
I'm not old enough to get out on my own, no. Not yet. I'm thinking about trying to get some professional help, though, but they'd figure out. And it costs money. I don't get money. And I can't drive yet so there's no way of getting anywhere to get help,,
shortysena1
shortysena1
Hi I'm sorry you don't have a good support team in your family. That makes having a eating disorder even harder then it already is. I'm lucky where I've never had this problem. I'm not sure about your school but most schools have a guidance counselor. You might not get the full support that you are needing but it's something. You made a great decision on joining this group. It's always nice to talk to people who are going through the same thing. It makes you feel less alone.