Re: anorexic 13 yr old girl

Hi there,

Im 23 now.... but when I was 14 I was anorexic and bulimic. It lasted on and off until I was about 17...... I was never really really bad.... but bad enough that I hurt my body.

Anorexia is not so much about emotions and weight stuff.... It is usually a symptom of a greater imblance in the body that is effecting the brain....

Sounds pretty high tech...but really its not.... and it is easy to cure...if you will put yourself into it....

You might gain weight when you start eating again....but once your metabolism stabilizes then you will be able to get to your perfect size without harming yourself....

Being hospitalized for anorexia is scarry stuff.... you are in the mental ward.... so it can be really confusing and stressful..... I would say not to let this go that far..

The first thing that you have to do is reach out and get some help.... If you let me know the city you live in I will look for something that could help...

The second thing is that you want to get some tests done if your parents will let you! Lets hope they will.....
the first will be a hair mineral/heavymetal test.... usually people who are anorexic have a high level of mercury..... Then you will want to work with a naturopathic doctor to get the metals out and balance the vitamins that you need.....

So really the best thing to do would be to tell your parents you have a problem, and tell them you want to see a naturopathic doctor. It does cost money...but it will be worth it..... it will help with the mental and emotional stuff... and the N.D can help balnace your body and dicuss lifestyle stuff so you can get to a healthy weight that you like.

Keep us posted..... I think your really brave for coming here..... Dont be too hard on yourself... you made it here, and things will start to get better!