Anorexia is a bitch of disease...

I typed out an enormous response to this, but I decided to delete it and instead ask only this....

If a very religious individual needs an amputation to save his life, but irrationally believes that his body must remain whole, do you find any sympathy for this individual when they die?

If a woman insists on a natural birth and the result is that both her and the baby die during labor, do you pat her on the back and say I'm here for you, I hope you get better?

If a cancer patient refuses simple treatments and dies, do you chastise the people who simply told the patient to take the treatments?

If someone decides to stop breathing and their physical condition worsens because of it, are you sympathetic?

I know this will only result in someone telling me how retarded I am, or saying that I am blind to the truth, or that it's not that simple, but in actuality, it is that simple.

To the OP, take a look at what you have, a family that loves you, friends, skiing, a life where you don't have to worry about having food available. You don't need doctors, treatment, or drugs. You need to stop being selfish and to live your damn life. I wish you the best in your recovery.

 
I could take the other comments because they were ignorant comments that had little thought behind them, but what you have to say is just hurting.

I understand what you are saying, but i don't think you exactly understand the what i have gone threw, most people can sympathize for someone in my position and make it negative or positive (the dividing line is very clear in this thread). But when you are able to empathize with someone in my position it is VERY different. You need to understand just how mental this whole thing has been for me.

When you break away from the typical anorexic case (referring to the girls who are anorexic due to the pressure the media creates "The perfect body image") it gets very complicated. This is a very mental disease. 95% of my out patient treatment is focused on anxiety, depression, stress and a little on obsessive behaviors.

I agree it can be very selfish and i am very selfish for allowing this to happen to myself, but i am not convinced you fully understand the disorder
 
If this is all so mental and they are treating you for certain mental issues such as you said "anxiety, depression, and stress," then why would you post this on Newschoolers, one of the most judgmental corners of the internet? Just so they can reverse all your therapy? I feel like that was a poor decision.
 
you know what man? your gonna get fucking through this shit. theres points in life where you find yourself in a low "valley" that you just want to get out of. but guess what, your gonna get out of it no fucking question. your gonna reach the mountain top and your gonna shred. trust me. you got this dude, you'll bounce back and be on the slopes feeling it in know time. no question.
 
I know some model girlfriends who have anorexia...in a not so severe form and they are hot.

For a guy having anorexia, thats a bit weird me thinks.
 
Better day by day. My orthostatic vital test this morning were promising and i might get to leave the hospital within the next few days. I'm not setting a day of discharge yet so I won't be disappointed if I'm not discharged.
 
My vitals are good and i can go home!

I'm not allowed to do any strenuous activity (i.e. skiing) for the next week because of my heart. I'm excited to go home, but a little nervous about returning to everyday life. It's going to be stressful
 
hey man just came here to give some +vibes. i cant imagine having something like this where you are psychologically unable to be healthy. i dont know the details, and im not trying to make it sound bad, just trying to empathize. seriously, get better soon. and i was in disbelief reading comments that included hate. ive read so many misinformed comments on here. just keep your head and I really hope the treatment helps.
 
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Congrats! Keep up the good work! I can understand that it's stressful and it will seem difficult at first especially, but keep your chin up and count every little victory, one day at a time. I'm rooting for you and your continued progression back to health :D
 
hahaha i forgot i posted in here. ohhhhh that's good.

well good luck fixing your brain and shit. crazy people are crazy. depression, add, schizo, anorexia, whatever. you're all just week minded fools -- the kind that obi wan would have walked up to and pulled the old "these aren't the droids we're looking for" mind control trick and you'd be at the mercy of his will.

 
I guess I just noticed this thread but I spent four months in ED recovery last year...if you want to talk, PM me, I'm definitely open to listen/talk/be supportive of you.
 
Disregard the pre-teens on this website.

I can understand what you're going through dude. I know a few people with the disease and it's tough.. Honestly, I think I've battled with it at times. But just stay strong on your path to recovery. You have lots of people out there who love you, I'm sure.

+vibes.
 
If he is not black can he still reach the mountain top?

STOP FUCKING BITCHING. EITHER FUCKING GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER OR GO FUCKING STARVE TO DEATH. ITS YOUR FUCKING PROBLEM, FUCKING DEAL WITH IT.
 
Best of luck you you sir... all the vibes. Its difficult to admit that you have an issue like anorexia, but its something that you have to identify so you can recover.
This semester I had to make an image heavy informative video about a topic and i choose anorexia in men. This video doesn't do justice at all but it might help informed some of the kids that don't understand it. Its a mental condition, typically developed with a traumatic experience (not alway) that makes becoming skinny your passion that consumes most of your thoughts.
Here is the video, keep in mind i had less than a week to learn about the topic and make a image based video. /images/flash_video_placeholder.pngVibes and best of luck on your road to recovery!
 
So it's been a month since i first entered the hospital and three weeks out of the hospital a quick update here:

Visited the doctor today and my weight isn't improving and my heart rate is back in the upper 30s. I'm probably gonna be going back into the hospital at the end of the month and spending two weeks. It's good though because i will be going to Denver and this will set me up for an outpatient team in Colorado. Meaning that i will be living in Colorado after I get out, a much needed change of scenery is really gonna be helpful i think.

This is really a bitch of a disease, recovery is slow but I'm trying to stay positive.
 
jeezus i dont get how this can be. havent u had yer wake up call?! after yer first bout and trip to the hospital i feel like it didnt change anything and you are still letting the disease control your life. it may be mental but YOU HAVE TO FORCE YOURSELF TO EAT! i hope u can battle this.
 
I hear what you are saying. I'm in the Childrens hospital at denver now in the EDU. I feel really lost here

Some of these poor girls are really struggling with there EDs. They will sit there and not eat their food in the 30 minutes allotted. They just get feeding tube for 150% the nutrional value of what they didn't.

I came to the EDU to get help and fight the disease through intense therapy. It's helping A LOT, but it's also so terribly sad to see such intelligent people struggle with an eating disorder. All the girls in here are extremely intelligent and creative.

I am ironically dealing with a stomach flu and don't have the energy to type out a full update, but i will get to it later today or tomorrow.
 
Good luck. Like someone else said in this thread, its like telling someone who's depressed to go out and be happy. Its just not that simple
 
I am sure you are totally capable of picking up a pizza, taking a bite, and getting it down To your stomach.

Either start eating, or just starve to death.

I am no shrink, but I would say that this thread, along with your self induced starvation, speaks to your pathetic need for sympathy from others. This probably is due to a lack of compassion from others. I don't know whether it is because mommy never loved you, you are gay, or got raped by the family dog when you were liitle, and I dont care. Pick your vagina off the ground and solve your own problems with out looking for sympathy or atta' boy comments from others. You will only get addicted to the sympathy.
 
Unfortunately it's not something people just snap out of. It's changing how you think about food, your image, and whatever else in your life is at the root of the disease. I have struggled with it for years, and it's difficult to go even an hour without thinking about food, how I look, or what I could do to change my appearance. My best friend just recently was released from a treatment facility down in Santa Monica. Be supportive of those struggling with it, and my best advice is to take each day as it comes. I am thinking of you and your road to recovery.

People, don't be so quick to judge something you have never experienced, especially since you all likely know someone who has or is currently struggling with some form of an eating disorder.
 
Seriously, what would your mother think if she were to see what you are typing to a young man who has realized his serious problems, taken steps to correct them, and is reaching out to an internet community for help, support, and understanding. Your apparent lack of empathy is bordering on sociopathic.
 
Sorry about this video but I just had to. But really man best of luck to you. And may I suggest Taco Bell. If you have never had it, you must try it. You will want that shit to stay in you forever .
 
I've had several friends go through this... hang in there, bud. It got really scary at times, but you'll pull through. Have hope and faith, work hard, and stay strong. Vibes. Get well.
 
You clearly don't know someone close to you that has struggled through this.

Don't be an ignorant asshole. OP is going through enough pain... how can you say something like this?
 
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