I'm doing a summer project for extra credit and the topic is eating disorders/obsession with weight and self image. So far I've done a lot of research on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, but I need more information/examples. I've heard of teen girls taking up smoking to lose weight and things like that, but I need some more examples/information about dangerous ways that teens try to lose weight. Also, any websites you can give me would be helpful. Thanks!
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Hi! I've struggled with anorexia and bulimia for the past 6 years. I actually tend to cycle between the two. My official diagnosis is EDNOS (eating disorder not otherwise specified)
I'm not completely comfortable saying how I lose weight and what I do because I don't want to accidentally give out tips to people looking for EDs or trigger someone who's struggling.
But I will tell you this isn't a choice. It's an illness. It's not about vanity or looking good in a bikini (believe me, I'll NEVER be comfortable enough with my body to go out in a bikini)
My eating disorder has given me MANY horrible physical side effects (heart problems (including a heart attack last year), dizziness, blacking out, loosing the hair on my head, growing hair on my tummy)
But as horrible as the phsyical effects are, they're nothing compared to the mental/emotional effects.
I flunked out of school last year due to severe depression and bulimia.
My friends think I hate them because I never talk to them or go out with them anymore. I'm terrified they're going to make me eat something or I'll lose control and binge eat in front of them.
I know I'll never think I'm skinny enough, no matter how low my weight gets.
There's so much more too.
I suggest going to the website something-fishy.org
It's an eating disorder recovery website. It has TONS of useful information, a section all about eating disorder myths vs. truths, and "if you really knew me…" section, which is a page of quotes from people struggling and how they feel.
Good luck with your project!
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