I'm new to this board, have you struggled with an ED before? If so, then, yea, maybe you should be worried because it is a slippery slope after all... but either way, it is abuse and you might want to consider telling someone about it, especially with younger kids in the home *hugs*

You are probably not hungry because your stomach has shrunk from not eating. Have you lost weight from this? If you are losing lots of weight and now you don't want to eat then yeah its kind of a problem.

It sounds like you have medical anorexia- that is, the illness where you have lost your appetite due to prolonged starvation or inability to eat normal amounts of food.

This is not anorexia nervosa, and thus not a mental illness/eating disorder (by DSM-IV manual terms). However, what your mother is doing is perpetuating bad habits, and causing you to learn behaviours in relation to food and eating that can perpetuate into an eating disorder.

My advice is to confront your mother and ask her for money to buy food. If she rejects you, I would talk to a teacher at school, a neighbour, or a religious leader about this- Not providing your children with food is child abuse, and you should report it. Please don't be afraid to talk to someone- I remember when I was younger I was scared to talk to anyone about my parents' abuse. I nearly lost my sister to the abuse, and to this day, I have flashbacks and horrid memories because I did nothing about it. You can take this into your own hands. There is no reason you should ever have to skip meals. Also, talk to the lunch lady at school; she may be able to help you get free lunch tickets for your sibling and you, or allow you to help out in the kitchen for a free meal. I used to do this for a couple days a week while in high school and it was great. :)

Ack. Damn, I just read you graduated high school already, and you are 18. If anything, get some help for your sibling. Also, see if you can get a part-time job if there is anything available.

Did you confront your mother? How long is it taking her to move? You should call social services if she refuses to take care of you and your siblings.

Thank you all for ur advice, ty very much! Yea, I've had an ED in the past, and my mom knows that, so it really bothers me. But thank you really, because that was some really helpful advice you all gave.

ok, then thats VERY VERY VERY bad, please, please, tell someone! 1. you NEED it and 2. your sibs need it to!!

Oh wow you had an ed in the past, were you anorexic? this is really really bad for you then because it is basically forcing you back into your ed when you have gone so far to beat it.

your body has shut your hunger mechanism off for protction. This happens to ppl who starve themselves especially for long times. I never feel hungry but i no I'm starving if that makes sencse

Hmmm, sounds like your Mum's lost the plot.This is a very stressful time for you, and a prime time for your ED to try and muscle in again. You're wise to recognise the dangers. Advice has allready been given, so I won't repeat it, so hugs to you and your sibling. Hope it works out for you fast!

i had a friend whos mum starved her and in the end she didnt want to eat anyway
sounds like u cud be the same!