Is anyone going though an eating disorder and use diet pills??
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Sounds like you headed for a eating disorder. Learn to exercise and eat healthy.
symptoms of bulimia:
-eat mainly in private
-disappear after eating - often to the bathroom
-show great fluctuations in weight and may be of normal weight or be overweight
-feel out of control when eating
-eat enormous meals but not gain weight
-feel ashamed and depressed after gorging
-have swollen parotid glands. the parotid glands. located near ears, are one type of salivary glands
-experience irregular menstrual periods
-binge-eat then purge
-abuse alcohol or drugs
-become dependent on laxatives, diuretics, emetics or diet pills to lose weight. emetics such as syrup of ipecac induce vomiting
-develop dental problems caused by acid from vomiting. acids eat away at tooth enamel.
symptoms of anorexia:
-eat tiny portions, refuse to eat and deny they are hungry
-show abnormal weight loss
-act hyperactive, depressed, moody or insecure
-have an intense fear of being fat
-see yourself as fat, wanting to lose more weight even if you are tiny
-exercise excessively and compulsively
-suffer from constipation or irregular menstrual periods
-develop fine, downy hair on arms and face
-complain of nausea or bloating after eating normal amounts of food
even if you refuse looking for help you wont get thew it alone - talk to your family, friends, doctor, school nurse or social worker.
the earlier treated the better chances for permanent recovery. treatment has to be combination of medical, psychological, nutritional and dental counseling.
food itself is not the primary problem - instead eating patterns are symptoms of serious distress.
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