An estimated 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, and anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Family members of victims often suffer the consequences of the disease as well. Are there early warning signs to watch out for? What can you do if you suspect a loved one is anorexic or bulimic?
@EMILY683 I’m also a vegetarian, but I don’t drink or eat anything that’s sugar free. It’s usually bad for you cause they add other chemicals instead of sugar to make it sweet.
@DesertSerenade I’m impressed to see someone else who is at least mildly educated on this topic. Stereo types don’t only apply to race, you’re very well read and I’ve never even spoke to you! :)
I went to school my whole life with these girls and it’s RIDICULOUS how their mother exploits them. I can’t stand her–she’s always been that way and obviously it doesn’t help.
Anorexia is about power. By withholding food, conquering hunger, a person feels they have control and power. They do focus on one little thing on their body, but that is not the major issue of the disorder.
What the fuck does Dr. Phil know? He’;s not even a psychiactric doctor!!! Ridiculous. Also, stating “common sense” is not going to conquer an eating disorder!
@IloveCupcakesandTea Anorexics have to eat also. And you can have anorexia and bulimia at the same time. It’s that they eat healthy stuff, not many calories and then also throw up. And people woth both EDs go though periods when they eat pretty much nothing and then the next period they binge a lot and then purge. Also it’s not only the behavior but also the way you think and see yourself. xx
@poofyhamster Well you can get protein from vegetables. Meat is only one source. And there’s also plenty of carbohydrates on vegetables and fruits. People can be totally healthy and get all what they need from vegetables. The only exeptions are some B vitamins.
March 6th, 2010 - 10:04
@EMILY683 yes. you need protein from meat, carbohydrates, REAL FOOD. please eat properly :(
March 6th, 2010 - 17:09
@jesshateshomework well you know most bulimics look healthy and that’s why no one will suspect that they do have an eating disorder.
March 8th, 2010 - 01:50
@EMILY683 NO lol your healthy just make sure u get all your proteins and all that good stuff
March 22nd, 2010 - 01:44
@EMILY683 I’m also a vegetarian, but I don’t drink or eat anything that’s sugar free. It’s usually bad for you cause they add other chemicals instead of sugar to make it sweet.
April 1st, 2010 - 16:44
@DesertSerenade I’m impressed to see someone else who is at least mildly educated on this topic. Stereo types don’t only apply to race, you’re very well read and I’ve never even spoke to you! :)
April 10th, 2010 - 21:54
I went to school my whole life with these girls and it’s RIDICULOUS how their mother exploits them. I can’t stand her–she’s always been that way and obviously it doesn’t help.
April 23rd, 2010 - 06:29
@poofyhamster You do not need meat . You can get protein from veggies. It’s just that meat is the easier way
April 27th, 2010 - 12:50
@EMILY683 u are not under weight
May 11th, 2010 - 00:35
“oh my god, my family is dying” lets all go to dr phil.
May 15th, 2010 - 09:01
Anorexia is about power. By withholding food, conquering hunger, a person feels they have control and power. They do focus on one little thing on their body, but that is not the major issue of the disorder.
June 7th, 2010 - 17:49
It is completely heart breaking. If it were my daughter I could not watch.
June 7th, 2010 - 17:51
@alittletroubled Faces look healthy even when the body can be extremely emaciated. One can never be “not skinny enough”
July 26th, 2010 - 14:43
@iraqidolphin especially when you purge, your face is swollen doesnt look boney.
August 4th, 2010 - 15:58
I have Anorexia and Bulimia.
I can TOTALLY relate..
August 10th, 2010 - 16:45
What the fuck does Dr. Phil know? He’;s not even a psychiactric doctor!!! Ridiculous. Also, stating “common sense” is not going to conquer an eating disorder!
August 12th, 2010 - 08:26
smoke some ganja man!!
Jah Bless
August 17th, 2010 - 09:28
oh seventy six i thought they said six yeah they did but the subtitles said seventy six
August 17th, 2010 - 09:31
@cheerr06 how can u have both when ur annorexic u dont eat….what would u be throwing up?
August 20th, 2010 - 19:10
@IloveCupcakesandTea
First you’ll start throwing up stomach acid, then bile.
August 24th, 2010 - 12:03
@NeuroticDummy thats what i thought well….the stomich acid not the other stuff
September 3rd, 2010 - 10:19
wish we had dr phil in britain, hes so cool!
September 5th, 2010 - 15:10
she’s gorgeous she doesn’t need this disease
September 10th, 2010 - 19:40
thanks for uploading! :)
October 3rd, 2010 - 15:44
@IloveCupcakesandTea Anorexics have to eat also. And you can have anorexia and bulimia at the same time. It’s that they eat healthy stuff, not many calories and then also throw up. And people woth both EDs go though periods when they eat pretty much nothing and then the next period they binge a lot and then purge. Also it’s not only the behavior but also the way you think and see yourself. xx
October 3rd, 2010 - 15:57
@poofyhamster Well you can get protein from vegetables. Meat is only one source. And there’s also plenty of carbohydrates on vegetables and fruits. People can be totally healthy and get all what they need from vegetables. The only exeptions are some B vitamins.