i started eating large amounts of food and then purging myself in highschool. I am a freshmen in college now and thought that it might stop when i got out on my own. but it has only gotten worse. i wont to get better but can’t stand the thought of gaining weight. i’ve been to therapy and talked to family about it. my family is so worried about me and i hate to make them worry. i take it day by day. some days are better than others, but when i have a good day i try not to fall back the next.. it is a daily struggle and will be every day for the rest of my life.
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Just a few suggestions
There are some things you can do to help yourself now…but you have to be willing to try. Knowing you can’t do this alone is the first step to recovering. If your family is concerned you’re one of the lucky ones whose family still cares enough to help and support you. Your school should offer counseling services in its health center. Go in there and ask to “talk” to someone. Going to an outside source may sound hard….especially admitting you have a problem…but it will help you get better. Let your family know its okay to talk to you about this problem…but make sure they know its not okay to make you feel guilty or shamed…you probably already feel that way.
You’re not alone in dealing with this…the people who love you will be there for you to get better. You just have to keep believing you can.
Hope this helps!

