Do I have an ED?
Hi I’m 16 and I think I have bulimia. I use laxatives to try and control my weight. I use them whenever I feel full or when I feel like I ate a lot or when I feel bad after looking at my body. I restrict food sometimes and I used to exercise a lot and eat only a little. It’s like a cycle. If I feel like I ate too much. I just eat a lot. I binge eat. Then after that I always use laxatives. I buy other things like pills that make me lose weight too. I want help. I don’t know if I actually do have an ED and I’m scared to ask for help. I tried telling my doctors about it. I told them that I use laxatives a lot and they just told me to stop. They didn’t even ask any other questions. I don’t make myself throw up because I’m scared of throwing up but if I could I would probably do it. I’ve taken a lot of the eating disorder quizzes online and they all say that I probably do have one.
@sunnyTree7306
It sounds like you're really struggling right now, and you're not getting much support through it, even from professionals. I can imagine how frustrating and disheartening that would be! I know it's not as simple to simply "quit" or stop your behaviors. My recommendation would be to get a dietitian would would better help you with your urges and the emotions that lead to those urges. I'm sorry you don't have much help surrounding you, and because you haven't been validated on what you're going through, you might be doubting yourself. I think coming here and seeking support was a really brave step in the way of recovery from your eating disorder. I'm her for you if you ever want to chat. Thank you for sharing!
Do you think I do have an eating disorder?