Any Young People out there?

hey i'm 15, i feel so alone too and have no one to talk to either. if you want someone to talk to, write back. keep strong xxx

Hi, I'm 13 and I'm here too. I feel alone too so totally understand. It's awful. I'm a bulimic and scared to tell my friends. All three of us should use this post to talk?

best of luck to you both xxxx

heyy, sorry i was away all week but now i am back.   x

Hey, I'm 13 :) may I join this chat to? I've been diagnosed with anorexia but I still disagree... Lily xxx

Hi Guys,

Things any better?

For me, things seem to be spiralling downwards and I'm not sure I can do this anymore. When I say bulimic, I purge after most things I eat but I don't binge. . Maybe it's not bulimia but EDNOS?

CAMHS should be getting back to me really soon. Really nervous!

How are you's?

,May xx

I think my ED is EDNOS, I'm sick after i eat, but I don't binge,  however, CAMHS, say it's anorexia :/ . Keep fighting! :) Lily xxx

Oh ok. So do CAMHS really listen to you then? Are they nice to you. I'm a bit scared about going, but we've got to try! I don't binge either, but compared to what I eat most of the time, * is a lot for one day! Sorry if I don't reply within the next few days. I'm off to * with the school and I'm really nervous. A teacher who knows about my ED, is asking me to aim for * , which is making me a bit nervous, but other than that, I think it will be good!

Stay Strong, and I'm here to listen anytime,

May xx

Yes, they do listen, and they're lovely :D Don't be nervous about speaking to them, all they want to do is help you. May I just ask, how did the teacher find out? Did you turn to them for help or did your parents tell them? As Dory would say, "just keep swimming" :) Lily xxx

Hi,

I really hope they are nice. My teacher has helped me before, because she knows the signs and kind of worked it out and approached my friend. My friend told her everything and my teacher then spoke to me. I still speak to this teacher now as she is very helpful and knows exactly what to say. Everyone else just says "Oh that's stupid. It would be better if you didn't know." When really it wouldn't, so yeah. My parents aren't aware that I purge, and for now, I think that's best.

Anyway, how are you?

Abi xxxx

I understand that it's useful to talk to the teacher :) I'm okay, I've been diagnosed with anorexia, but I really disagree, last week at counselling I was told I'd lost an unhealthy amount of weight which was really scary. I was told that this week I had to eat everyday and not purge, which is terrifying. I hope your trip went well? Lily xxx

Hey girls,

I didn't mean to butt in your convo but thought I could be helpful ish :/

I'm 20 and have bulimia from anorexia... I was with CAHMS for 2 years until I turned 18 and they were brilliant, so helpful, always listening, and although I may have disagreed with a lot they said then, in hind sight it all makes sense and they do whats best for you.

Just thought I would add this...

Stay strong girls.

Love Rachel xx

is it worse to have anorexia or bulimia?

also im really scared that i could get bulimia from anorexia. Did it start in recovery? how did it happen?

sorry about the questions, best of luck x

Neither is worse to have, they both damage you, physically and mentally.....

Try and not be scared but embrace (for want of a better word...) recovery. CAHMS will spot the signs if your honest with them. It was while I was with CAHMS, I was threatened with a section unless I started eating more which made me then start eating more which in turn scared me. That was the beginning of bulimia... But it doesn't have to be this way, this is just my story. Every person is different and everybody's reactions are different. I think if your aware of it, your able to almost avoid it sort of.. Speak of these concerns with CAHMS and they'll help.

Don't ever be sorry for asking questions. It's what we're all here for, to support each other. :) Hope this is somewhat of a help. Have you met with CAHMS yet?

xx

Thanks x

no i havnt met with CAHMS. what are they?

i go to clinic and talk to this person every 2 weeks. its no help at all though

thanks for your time x

Hi,

Yes, my trip was fine.

I found your post really helpful. My ED started with just restricting and exercise, but now I purge too.. I'm hoping that CAHMS will give me some answers, but I have to wait another 6 weeks until I see them.  When you say you were threatened with a section, what do you mean? And what might CAHMS do about my eating. Do they make you eat? Make a meal plan? Is it possible to have anorexia and bulimia at the same time? (I don't binge). Sorry for all of the questions,

May xx

Hope you dont mind me replying but when i was recovering from anorexia i had the same question about anorexia and bulimia. just because you purge doesnt mean you have bulimia.as you deprive your body of food, its in starvation mode, then you crave things, normally you are so low on *and * (for energy) you crave high * , * foods, so we binge. then we feel guilty and the cycle continues.  It's a viscious cycle and one to try and stop as soon as you can. From personal experience, it felt good as i could say "i havent purged in a month...two months...3months" i knew my body loved me for it. no bad teeth, no rotting, i felt in control and my energy was level. Yes-i did have blips.s and i felt bad. i thought i was back to square one. but now im fine again and i never get the thoughts to throw up. it wont be easy, but its worth the fight!

sorry i didnt mean to write that much but i hope that helps. it seems such a lot to achieve at the moment but keep strong and you will get there.xxx

Sorry, I haven't been on for a while, I'm glad your trip went well May :) Rachel or keepstrong, can I ask, how long does recovery take? I'm scared that while I'm going through recovery I'm going to be messing up my body even more, when I told the psychiatrists what I want to look like the referred me to a doctor so that they can talk to me about things that could happen. I'm now terrified but still don't feel strong enough to stop. Will the anxious feeling I get around food ever go? Will I ever manage it? Sorry for all the questions and ranting. Love Lily xxx