As soon as you tell your doctor, he/she will most likely weigh & measure you. He will also want to know what eating disorder behaviors you engage in and how often. (Things like vomiting, laxatives & diuretic abuse, over-exercising, diet pills, how much you're restricting, etc.) Then a complete physical may be recommended with a complete blood work-up and what not. He'll definitely want to know where you stand medically, and a good doctor will even care how you're doing psychologically. No doubt you will be referred to a counsellor/therapist from there.

This was not a "stupid" question, sleepingbeauty. Now don't be scared to go to the doctor and get the help NOW. Turn this thing around while you're still so young! Good luck!

your 19, so nothing could happen to you, I believe. They will just probably give you information on it and where you can get help. Def' go get help.

As Slimpics and Karanne said - there would be a medical assessment and you'd be referred to psych (it'd be an option, not an obligation).

You cannot be forced into anything.

They cannot tell your parents, spouse, friends or job.

But remember that the vast majority of times the recommendations they are making are for your well being. So following up on them might not be a bad idea.

I wouldn't have to go to hospital or anything would I? I am not underweight or anything.

Depending on where you are from, there are certain laws that can be enforced, but only if you are a treat to yourself. In Canada, depending on the severity, can put you into a facilty - I would think that is in the rarest of situations though.

Either way, if you have an ED that would concern you enough to ask, you should go see a doctor and look for assistance. Best of luck.

what lady to says that they will leave you alone cos 19 is wrong been in hosp three times and there were ladys there at 40 sectoned cos to low that wont happen to you if you are not a low weight they will weigh you first at stuff you willl get advice and have regual checks at gp

Your doctor will do a medical assessment, usually right away depending on how open you are about it with him/her. Then, they'll probably recommend a therapist and dietitian. If they are a good doctor they will follow-up with a call the next day or next week to ask how it was to call for an appt. with a therapist.

Because you're 19, you aren't going to be forced into anything. Court mandated hospitalisation for adults only occurs when you are a suicide risk or have become so ill you cannot take care of yourself and must get medical treatment or face death.

Don't worry about talking to someone- they are there to help you, not judge you.

Oh, and like others said, your parents or friends or ANYONE will not find out about the reason you went to the doctor's office. There is a HIPAA law against that (basically stating that your doctor cannot share to anyone- not even a therapist, without your consent!)...

Thankyou for asking this question i was unsure to about what will happen if i get help. i have been wanting to get help for a while now but just too scared, message me if u want to chat, and let me kno if you do get help. good luck xx