Eating Problems

So, for a few years now I've not really eaten anything, I'm hardly hungry and when I do eat it's either trash or something in the smallest amount, I never finish meals and eating is always the worst part of my day to be honest.

Lately it's just been getting worse now, where I'm going a day and eating like half an apple or half a bowl of cereal, all of my family has struggled with eating problems but not really as bad as mine, the doctor has told me I'm majorly underweight whenever I go for a check-up and I was told I'm not able to donate blood due to being underweight.

Personally, I think my problems came from just being told I was a chubby kid, I have a terrible self-image and I honestly wouldn't be able to say a positive thing about myself if I was given hours. Things get me down so easily if it's about weight, I went to a concert and when buying a shirt the person asked me if I was a medium which to me was a huge insult.

I know logically that I'm underweight and I need to get help, I'm just scared of going to hospital, in the past I went through a phase of binging after I ate, however I've transitioned off from that now and mainly stick to just not eating or living on soup & tea.

I'm 5'10 and I can't donate blood due to being underweight, honestly I don't want to say my specific weight because I just really don't want too.. But either way, I just wanted to make this thread as a way of coming to terms with myself in a way.

Your 5`10 and took offence if they asked if you were a medium? Dafuq lol I wear an XXL

Pig said:

Your 5`10 and took offence if they asked if you were a medium? Dafuq lol I wear an XXL

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Like I wear XS and Small is sometimes too big on me, like honestly I know I'm an idiot for thinking that but at the time the first thing that popped into my mind was to be offended.

Pride said:

Like I wear XS and Small is sometimes too big on me, like honestly I know I'm an idiot for thinking that but at the time the first thing that popped into my mind was to be offended.

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Dude I honestly think you should see a specialist in some sort of specialization related to this issue. That just ain't healthy man. Try eating a lot of rice and unhealthy shit even if it makes you gain a lot of weight. How much do you weigh tho, would help us help you a lot

Sorry for being negative but... If you don't eat you die

Pig said:

Dude I honestly think you should see a specialist in some sort of specialization related to this issue. That just ain't healthy man. Try eating a lot of rice and unhealthy shit even if it makes you gain a lot of weight. How much do you weigh tho, would help us help you a lot

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I'll message you with it, don't feel like just posting it.

Pride said:

I'll message you with it, don't feel like just posting it.

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Fair enough, I will keep in confidential

Dude you need to eat. You're a guy right? I've heard of stuff like this from girls being told they're not pretty. You're a guy so your first reaction should be not giving a fuck what people say. Eat a lot of fats from now on.

Hollywood said:

Dude you need to eat. You're a guy right? I've heard of stuff like this from girls being told they're not pretty. You're a guy so your first reaction should be not giving a fuck what people say. Eat a lot of fats from now on.

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I agree, being a guy just tell whoever judges you to fuck off. Thats what I do. I'm a ginger lol

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Offended for being asked if you are a medium? Dang. I'm an XL lol. Well, I hope you can figure out how to fix this! Things will get better, bro

Hey, Pride!

Let me start off by telling you, by the end of this you're going to be living up to your name. I don't know you personally and I know you don't know me, but we can get you through this. I want to tell you that hospitals are nothing to be afraid of. They are working to help you, no matter the problem! They are willing to use their skills to help you with the things that aren't going right for you. I have a few things that will help you and I want you to apply it to your daily life. They are:

• Determining whether or not relationship with food is a problem
• Gain insight on how to intercede with a loved one

I want you to talk to someone other than FK about this, because it is a really, really big problem that will just become worse and worse overtime. I am currently extremely concerned about your health. I hope you know that we're all here for you, just putting it out there. There are eating disorder treatments. Some such as:

• Therapy (Individual and group therapy can help you explore the critical issues in regards to the eating disorder. It will improve self-esteem, and learn healthy ways of responding to stress and emotional pain.)
  
• Nutritional counselling (Attending an eating disorder support group can help you feel less alone and ashamed, remember to go with people you trust with this.)
  
• Residential treatment (Hospital care may be required. If you're having behavioural problems, or severe physical problems such as: resisting to treatment or continuing weight loss, you need to see someone as soon as possible.)

The best thing to do is to see a doctor. Posting here won't do a whole lot for you, to be honest.

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Hey, Pride!

Let me start off by telling you, by the end of this you're going to be living up to your name. I don't know you personally and I know you don't know me, but we can get you through this. I want to tell you that hospitals are nothing to be afraid of. They are working to help you, no matter the problem! They are willing to use their skills to help you with the things that aren't going right for you. I have a few things that will help you and I want you to apply it to your daily life. They are:

• Determining whether or not relationship with food is a problem
• Gain insight on how to intercede with a loved one

I want you to talk to someone other than FK about this, because it is a really, really big problem that will just become worse and worse overtime. I am currently extremely concerned about your health. I hope you know that we're all here for you, just putting it out there. There are eating disorder treatments. Some such as:

• Therapy (Individual and group therapy can help you explore the critical issues in regards to the eating disorder. It will improve self-esteem, and learn healthy ways of responding to stress and emotional pain.)
  
• Nutritional counselling (Attending an eating disorder support group can help you feel less alone and ashamed, remember to go with people you trust with this.)
  
• Residential treatment (Hospital care may be required. If you're having behavioural problems, or severe physical problems such as: resisting to treatment or continuing weight loss, you need to see someone as soon as possible.)

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Thanks for writing that all out, seriously it means a lot that you care enough to type that.. But that's what I'm scared of which is hospital care, I'd rather not live a day in Hospital with a tube shoved down my throat or whatever they do..

@Amp same thing applies, I really don't want to talk to a professional because I know that they'll just tell me to go to hospital, I already speak to the school counselor about all of this and I know she can't do much but sometimes it's just good to get it out.

Pride said:

Thanks for writing that all out, seriously it means a lot that you care enough to type that.. But that's what I'm scared of which is hospital care, I'd rather not live a day in Hospital with a tube shoved down my throat or whatever they do..

@Amp same thing applies, I really don't want to talk to a professional because I know that they'll just tell me to go to hospital, I already speak to the school counselor about all of this and I know she can't do much but sometimes it's just good to get it out.

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They won't shove a tube down your throat. They'll help you understand proper nutrition, regain control over eating behaviour, practice healthy eating by preparing meals. They'll also reduce preoccupation with food and weight, improve communication skills and self-esteem. You will improve on interpersonal and educational function. Going to the hospital is not a bad thing, Pride!