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I'm scared I've developed an eating disorder. I've lost 25 lbs in the past couple months, I lose my hair very easily, I've lost my period, I bruise easy, I'm cold a lot, I live off coffee and small snacks. I don't know what to do

One of the only things you /can/ do with an eating disorder: confront it head on. Reach out to the important people in your life for help. The best time to start recovery is now. Your body is hurting and it's telling you in so many ways love. Best, Austin

I feel terrible and i just needed to tell someone. My girlfriend cries because she knows im dying from my anorexia. She thinks i "may be relapsing" but in reality i never recovered in the first place. I cant stand to see her cry i dont want to hurt her but i just cant stop restricting, exercising, completely giving in to my disorder :(

I know this is so hard. You want to recover but a mental illness just isn't that easy to overcome. Talk to a counselor about your habits and anxieties with your disorder and I promise things will get better with time. Your girlfriend might want to do the same, an ED can be hard on the people you love as wellBest, Austin

I have recently hit bottom, my parents are worried sick and it kills me to think it's all my fault, I hate myself. But as hard as I try to eat it makes me hate myself even more. How did u get to the point where you eat and feel okay and not repulsed?

I got there by working really hard because it was something I really wanted. My therapist was so important and I couldn't have done it without my treatment team. If you're not seeing on already you need to ASAP because this is so hard on your own. I'm glad your parents know because that puts you one step closer. Best, Austin

I MISS not eating. I miss being thin. I keep having to go to the doctor (ear problems) and they keep reading off my weight. 140, 140, 140. I KNOW IM 140 JUST SHUT UP. I miss being thin. I miss it.

Dealing with your body changing is a very hard part of recovery. Try and think about how much better life can be while you're recovered. Feel free to ask your doctor/nurse not to tell you your weight, they should gladly oblige you with no questions asked. Best, Austin

One of my so called friends is faking an eating disorder like its some kind of fun game and it pisses me off but tbh its triggering.... and i dont know what to do :(

If this person is affecting your mental health you need to separate yourself from them. Remember that your health is what's most important Austin

i'm so scared to tell everything to my best friend becouse then she will force me yo eat and i dont want. i dont want. but at the same time i Think she deserve to know

Let you best friend support you by helping you get closer to recovery. Reaching out to the people around you is the most important step and you deserve treatment. Best, Austin

I'm scared I have an eating disorder, I feel so out of control. But I have a healthy weight, and I eat a lot compared to people I know with EDs. But I always have to know exactly what's in my food, and eating something that someone else cooked is a nightmare. Today I came home and saw my mom making an elaborate dinner and instead of thanking her I went to my room and broke down sobbing because I have no clue what's in that food and I don't want to seem ungrateful but I can't make myself eat it

It's apparent that you have an unhealthy relationship food at the very least the best thing you can do right now is reach out to your parents and talk about what you're struggling with. They love you so much and want to see you happy and healthy. remember that it's never too early to get help for a mental illness. Best, Austin

So after 3 years of hell and 9 months of my mum knowing about my issues and me seeing a counsellor, I'm finally being made to go see a doctor to get proper treatment for my ed. I'm scared and don't know what to expect. I logically know how awful this all is for me, and that I need to change. Believe me I want to get better, but I just don't want to gain any weight! I know I'm too thin, but I feel physically uncomfortable when I gain even 0.2kg. How can I overcome this silly mindset?

Almost everyone has a fear of gaining weight when they dive fully into recovery treatment. These body anxieties often come up because of a deeper issue and a good first step would be bringing this up with your current counselor. They can help you identify and think critically about what you're feeling. Good luck and let us know how recovery is going! Rooting for you, Austin

Just a note

But as I go through different asks it's hard to answer some of them publically since they have triggering content and/or very specific numbers relating to a disorder. Try and avoid this when you send an ask in so everyone can read replies to questions and not be unnecessarily triggered thank you!

I think I'm lesbian, but my dad is a huge homophobe and I don't know if I'm just confused or if I'm just looking for love that I'm not getting with guys. I'm just freaking out right now and I don't know what to do anymore

*Not an ED question but don't mind answering at all. When it comes to sexuality if there's no specific label that you feel comfortable with feel free not to use one. If you're into exploring different relationships that fine and just remember to make sure you're taking care of yourself. As far as your dad goes if you don't think he would handle you dating a girl very well then maybe now isn't the right time to come out to him. You have to do what makes you the most safe and comfortable with the situation you're in. Just take a deep breath and all of this won't seem so overwhelming with time. Austin

I know it's not possible for you to suggest treatment bc you don't know me, but do you or anyone else that follows this blog have any tips for keeping myself from eating out of boredom? It's always boredom that starts binges for me.

I sometimes struggle with the same thing and here are a few things that helped me out. It's really just keeping yourself busy while you have an urge like that. I like to draw, read(uses a lot of time), go for a run, watch a movie, find new music I like.Another thing that really helps stop spontaneous binging is making sure you're having consistent, well balanced meals through the day. Keeping your blood sugar stable can really improve your mood and urges. Best, Austin

i have dealt with an eating disorder for a while now. nobody has noticed. they all just say "hey nice job on losing weight" i was overweight. but i know that if i told anyone they would just say stuff like "you know better" "attention" "youre too smart for that" and so i feel really alone and it gets over whelming and ive started bingeing lately because its stresses me out and then i feel really gross and disgusting. Can someone give me advice?

Try not to assume what other people would say if you reach out to them, you'd be surprised. If need be, reach out to someone not in your immediate family and instead talk to your doctor/ a guidance counselor/ teacher and they can help you talk to your family so everyone realizes that this is a serious issue. Just know that you're not alone and there are people ready to love and support you on your journey to health. Best, Austin.

This is the longest ive gone without eating and my stomach and throught are burning is that normal?

this isn't something your stomach and throat normally feel of course that isn't normal. It sounds like there are serious GI issues happening right now and you need to talk to a doctor about what's going on. Best, Austin

I feel so fat and ugly all the time... When ever I eat something unhealthy I compensate by skipping meals and drinking water... I don't know if I have an eating disorder but I do know the way I am thinking is in healthy....

I can't tell you if you have an eating disorder either but you're right in saying that your mindset around food is definitely not a healthy one. Maybe talk to a nutritionist? They can help you work through the anxiety you have about "good" or "bad" foods and how you react to them. Try and start by making it a goal to write down the feelings you have when you eat something you're not comfortable with so you can identify and manage them in a healthy way. Best, Austin

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Working on it, hope you're having an above average day. -Austin

How do you handle the negative comments once people find out about your ED. I have anorexia and as people are finding out some are supportive and some are asses one of my friends went on about how I must be " so sad" doing this to myself ( im non recovery obviously) and threw this pity party another friend told me she wanted to just " shove food down my throat" im tired of the " go eat"/ "just eat" comments obviously if i could just eat I would my brain is mental destroying me the comments suck

I'm really sorry the people around you are making these comments I know they aren't helpful. First off keep the people who are supportive close to you. Friends and family are so important when it comes to mental illness. Secondly I would strongly reccomend you start thinking about getting help. Working with a treatment team can give you the tools to push past what people are saying and let you focus on yourself and regaining health. All the best - Austin

I got a pretty violent nose bleed and I think it was a result of my eating disorder. (Anorexia subtype anorexia-purge) I was terrified and want to know if you or any of your followers have experienced these spontaneous nose bleeds?

Nose bleeds are definitely possible. Having deficient nutrients could affect the membranes in your nose making them weaker/more dry and prone to bleeding. It's also more likely if you're purging. Please reach out for help and realize how much this is damaging your body in so many ways. -Austin.

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