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I need help

I know there are several threads on this - but I dont know what to do or where to get help. I think I might have an eating disorder, because - I am struggling to eat - sometimes because i just dont want to eat and sometimes because im just not hungry, but if i feel i have eaten too much i will make myself sick. I spoke to my support worker about this and she said she cant give me any advice because she has no expertise in that field, so she gave me a book to a read, but im so confused, what do i so, where can i get help, i dont want this. sorry to post, just im afraid of myself.
Reply 1
I think perhaps you need to look at the root of your problem - why do you feel the need to spew up your food? Do you want to be thinner? Do you think you're fat?

Once you know why you are doing it you can try to sort that out - perhaps discuss it (the core issue) with your support worker and she can help you with that issue even if she has no expertise in the field of eating disorders.
Ask your support worker if she can refer you to someone with expertise. It's a bit bad of her just to fob you off...
Reply 3
Classic, Theodore.
I think perhaps you need to look at the root of your problem - why do you feel the need to spew up your food? Do you want to be thinner? Do you think you're fat?

Once you know why you are doing it you can try to sort that out - perhaps discuss it (the core issue) with your support worker and she can help you with that issue even if she has no expertise in the field of eating disorders.


I dont know why I feel the need to spew up my food, I just dont want it to be inside of me, I think im fat yes, but my support worker said to me if i got any thinner there will be nothing of me - i am 6 stone, 5'2 and 18 - I dont really see the problem.

I have been talking about many issues with my support worker, as I use to self harm - I have not done that for a few days but now this eating things has taken over.
Reply 4
Anonymous
I dont know why I feel the need to spew up my food, I just dont want it to be inside of me, I think im fat yes, but my support worker said to me if i got any thinner there will be nothing of me - i am 6 stone, 5'2 and 18 - I dont really see the problem.

I have been talking about many issues with my support worker, as I use to self harm - I have not done that for a few days but now this eating things has taken over.


I think you should go and see you gp...explain about the need of you throwing up for food...and that you think your fat...you might just be a little paranoid...we can all be like that sometimes...but its better to check with a pro to be safe...incase its something more... Good Luck...
Reply 5
I cant see my GP, I went not so long ago because of a different matter and they asked about my diet and everything and i said it was fine and nothing wrong - I have been referred to a dietician though.

I cant imagine it being paranoia, it feels to hard to get back in control of it.

Just feel like giving up compltly.
Reply 6
Anonymous
I cant see my GP, I went not so long ago because of a different matter and they asked about my diet and everything and i said it was fine and nothing wrong - I have been referred to a dietician though.

I cant imagine it being paranoia, it feels to hard to get back in control of it.

Just feel like giving up compltly.


hmmm I see...even so I think you should still go and tell them the exact details your posting here...negative self image...throwing up...lack of control over it all...thats defo more than paranoia...sorry I don't mean to scare you or anything...but I would advise for you to see someone who knows about this asap...
Reply 7
I know but im scared, its there no one else I can speak to about this? Other than a doctor.
Who would you want to talk to? A friend? If you talk to a friend about it she would probably also tell you to see a doctor. Eating disorders are an illness. And you are definitly not fat. I am shorter than you and heavier than you (by about two stones, and two inches) and I am a size 8.
Reply 9
Anonymous
I know but im scared, its there no one else I can speak to about this? Other than a doctor.


*Hugs*

It will all be fine...but you have to see someone who knows about this especially...I would say talk to a friend or a family member too but the doctor is your safe and best option tbh...its the only you'll find out if there's something to be worried about or just a phase your going through...
Reply 10
OK thank you for that, just wish things hadnt of got this bad, I will talk to a teacher maybe and see what they say, I really hate doctors I dont want them to think im stupid, they will probably just tell me to eat?
Reply 11
I'm just gunna be honest.
You are really too underweight. 6 stone at 5"2? I'm your same height and I'm 3 and a half stoneish heavier than you and I'm not classed as fat.
Sometimes I have days when I don't feel like eating but ususally eat because otherwise I get dizzy.
Please get help sweetheart.:suith: :hugs:
Reply 12
Anonymous
OK thank you for that, just wish things hadnt of got this bad, I will talk to a teacher maybe and see what they say, I really hate doctors I dont want them to think im stupid, they will probably just tell me to eat?


The doctor would not think you are stupid!!! They will have seen enough cases to not just tell you to eat, they should know it isn't as simple as that!!!

xxxxx
Reply 13
:hugs::hugs:
People have said most of what there is to be said; but I just wanted to say, don't feel like you should give up- there are plenty of other people who go through the same sorts of feelings, and they make it through. You'll be fine :hugs:
Go see your GP, they'll understand that you said that your eating was fine, because loads of people take time before being able to get help; and they definitely won't tell you to just eat. They will be able to help you understand why you feel like throwing up and stuff and will probably also be able to give you practical suggestions so that you can start eating little by little.
Good luck and you'll be fine :hugs
xoxox
Reply 14
Thanks for all your replys, it means a lot to me, that you were willing to give me your time and support.

Just I guess I have to get this sorted and if thats the only way, then I will have to pluck up the coursage somehow - or I could just go on like this, but I dont want to,. :frown:
Reply 15
Anonymous
Thanks for all your replys, it means a lot to me, that you were willing to give me your time and support.

Just I guess I have to get this sorted and if thats the only way, then I will have to pluck up the coursage somehow - or I could just go on like this, but I dont want to,. :frown:


awww you will be fine...dont worry...if you need to talk feel free to pm me anytime...good luck :smile: