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i have a confession to make... (piefed.social)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/goodoffmychest@lemmy.world
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my parents already are suspicious, i still gotta tell them why. so, i have a really negative body image and perception of myself and ive been sticking my finger in my mouth down my throat and taking laxatives in hopes itll make me lighter. ive lost about 8 pounds so far i think. one time, i lost 10 pounds but i forgot why, my weight fluctuates a lot tho because im on the younger side.

ive been doing this for 3 months now and my parents are taking me to a doctor. is there a chance im anorexic/bulimic or something?

im like 180 lbs so im really fat and i like food because of how fat i am.

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[–] 25 points 8 months ago (1 child)

Yes, vomiting and taking laxatives to lose weight are both symptoms of eating disorders. FYI vomiting and diarrhea will make you lose water weight. You're not doing your body any favors by using those methods to "get lighter." Fitness, health, and body image are interrelated but they are not the same thing. You should talk to your doctor and be honest about what you're feeling and what you're doing.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago

    Fitness, health, and body image are interrelated but they are not the same thing.

    This is so important, I just wanted to pull it out and highlight it. Also they're a lot easier to deal with if you have other people to help you.

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