Q. I'm 15 & I was reading about this, because everyone in my family has it, and it mentioned the causes of this are traumatic childhood events such as seperation fromn parents, emotional/physical/sexual abuse and I've gone through all that, Lived in foster homes, was molested and beat. Does this mean I will have it? I dont have to, right? My mom says I am already showing signs of BPD and that kind of freaks me out. I have intense mood swings that are triggered very easy, abandonment issues, i used to cut, I have binge eating disorder, Impulsive acts, Substance abuse issues, and sometimes Im very promiscuous but I think that has to do with being raped when I was in foster care, like it was a switch turned on way too early. I have bad anxiety, and I have depression and usually when I am I lose touch with reality and space out. I'm worried I will be the same as my mom.
::::: I READ THAT I WAS TOO YOUNG TO BE DIAGNOSED.
::::: I READ THAT I WAS TOO YOUNG TO BE DIAGNOSED.
::::: I READ THAT I WAS TOO YOUNG TO BE DIAGNOSED.
::::: I READ THAT I WAS TOO YOUNG TO BE DIAGNOSED.
A. You sound like a borderline. Sorry.
I was diagnosed at 17. You can be diagnosed, its just that most doctors or psychs are too uptight to do it.
I was diagnosed at 17. You can be diagnosed, its just that most doctors or psychs are too uptight to do it.
Good intro for a paper about eating disorders?
Q. Eating disorders are serious conditions with which you are so worried with food and weight that you canât focus on anything else. The main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems, and the most severe can be life-threatening. Most people with eating disorders are girls, but guys can also have eating disorders. An exception is binge-eating disorder, which affects almost as many guys as girls. The signs and symptoms of eating disorders are different depending on the type of eating disorder. Treatments for eating disorders usually involve psychotherapy, nutrition education, family counseling, medications and hospitalization.
A. Pretty good. I think you should come up with something else for your first sentence. You need something that is interesting (maybe a fact or something) and will grab your reader's attention. You should also try to use "eating disorders" a little less and try to make your sentences flow into each other a little more, they are kind of choppy.
How old are you?
How old are you?
What are the beginning signs of an eating disorder?
Q. How can you tell if someone is developing an eating disorder?
A. Anorexia signs and symptoms may include:
Refusal to eat and denial of hunger
An intense fear of gaining weight
A negative or distorted self-image
Excessive exercise
Flat mood or lack of emotion
Irritability
Fear of eating in public
Preoccupation with food
Social withdrawal
Thin appearance
Trouble sleeping
Soft, downy hair present on the body (lanugo)
Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Dry skin
Frequently being cold
Irregular heart rhythms
Low blood pressure
Dehydration
Bulimia signs and symptoms may include:
Eating until the point of discomfort or pain, often with high-fat or sweet foods
Self-induced vomiting
Laxative use
Excessive exercise
An unhealthy focus on body shape and weight
A distorted, excessively negative body image
Low self-esteem
Going to the bathroom after eating or during meals
A feeling that you can't control your eating behavior
Abnormal bowel functioning
Damaged teeth and gums
Swollen salivary glands in the cheeks
Sores in the throat and mouth
Dehydration
Irregular heartbeat
Sores, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands
Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Constant dieting or fasting
Possibly, drug or alcohol abuse
Symptoms of binge-eating disorder may include:
Eating to the point of discomfort or pain
Eating much more food during a binge episode than during a normal meal or snack
Eating faster during binge episodes
Feeling that your eating behavior is out of control
Frequently eating alone
Feeling depressed, disgusted or upset over the amount eaten
Red flags that may indicate an eating disorder include:
Skipping meals
Making excuses for not eating
Eating only a few certain "safe" foods, usually those low in fat and calories
Adopting rigid meal or eating rituals, such as cutting food into tiny pieces or spitting food out after chewing
Cooking elaborate meals for others, but refusing to eat them themselves
Collecting recipes
Withdrawing from normal social activities
Persistent worry or complaining about being fat
A distorted body image, such as complaining about being fat despite being underweight
Not wanting to eat in public
Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws
Wearing baggy or layered clothingRepeatedly eating large amounts of sweet or high-fat foods
Use of syrup of ipecac, laxatives, the over-the-counter weight-loss drug orlistat (Alli), or over-the-counter drugs that can cause fluid loss, such as menstrual symptom relief medications
Use of dietary supplements or herbal products for weight loss
Food hoarding
Leaving during meals to use the toilet
Eating in secret
Refusal to eat and denial of hunger
An intense fear of gaining weight
A negative or distorted self-image
Excessive exercise
Flat mood or lack of emotion
Irritability
Fear of eating in public
Preoccupation with food
Social withdrawal
Thin appearance
Trouble sleeping
Soft, downy hair present on the body (lanugo)
Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Dry skin
Frequently being cold
Irregular heart rhythms
Low blood pressure
Dehydration
Bulimia signs and symptoms may include:
Eating until the point of discomfort or pain, often with high-fat or sweet foods
Self-induced vomiting
Laxative use
Excessive exercise
An unhealthy focus on body shape and weight
A distorted, excessively negative body image
Low self-esteem
Going to the bathroom after eating or during meals
A feeling that you can't control your eating behavior
Abnormal bowel functioning
Damaged teeth and gums
Swollen salivary glands in the cheeks
Sores in the throat and mouth
Dehydration
Irregular heartbeat
Sores, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands
Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Constant dieting or fasting
Possibly, drug or alcohol abuse
Symptoms of binge-eating disorder may include:
Eating to the point of discomfort or pain
Eating much more food during a binge episode than during a normal meal or snack
Eating faster during binge episodes
Feeling that your eating behavior is out of control
Frequently eating alone
Feeling depressed, disgusted or upset over the amount eaten
Red flags that may indicate an eating disorder include:
Skipping meals
Making excuses for not eating
Eating only a few certain "safe" foods, usually those low in fat and calories
Adopting rigid meal or eating rituals, such as cutting food into tiny pieces or spitting food out after chewing
Cooking elaborate meals for others, but refusing to eat them themselves
Collecting recipes
Withdrawing from normal social activities
Persistent worry or complaining about being fat
A distorted body image, such as complaining about being fat despite being underweight
Not wanting to eat in public
Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws
Wearing baggy or layered clothingRepeatedly eating large amounts of sweet or high-fat foods
Use of syrup of ipecac, laxatives, the over-the-counter weight-loss drug orlistat (Alli), or over-the-counter drugs that can cause fluid loss, such as menstrual symptom relief medications
Use of dietary supplements or herbal products for weight loss
Food hoarding
Leaving during meals to use the toilet
Eating in secret
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