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My mum thinks I have an eating disorder?
Question : My mum thinks I have an eating disorder?
Hey guys…
Well, this time last year I did have anorexia; but I got intervention before I could really get to bad. But now, my mum thinks I have it again and she’s getting really paranoid.
I’ve been loosing weight recently, but I’ve also been eating more. I’ve started exercising to try and get fitter because the weight I do have is pretty much all in fat, and I want a little muscle.
I’ve been eating healthier too, I’m vegetarian but I’ve been eating a healthy diet with foods with protein and stuff, not like the shi*ty tv dinners I ate when I was getting over my disorder.
But last night, my mum freaked out. She saw my ribs sticking out when I was wearing a bikini and thinks that I have anorexia again. I do not think I am fat, I am average weight and I am happy with that. I eat healthy foods and exercise and for that, she thinks I have anorexia. Does anyone have any ideas to convince her otherwise?
I was never underweight really, even when I was considered anorexic I was at the lower end of average weight.
And no way in hell will I eat meat. Ever.
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Best answer:
Answer by Swedish Fish <3
well, as long as you show her that you’re eating and exercising then she’ll eventually see that you really have fully recovered. she’s just worried about you but you could also explain to her that you are just maintaining a good, healthy weight naturally.
hopefully she’ll be convinced and will understand. =)
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#2 written by Anama 1 year ago
eat in front of her so she can see that you ARE eating. I have gastroparesis and only eat a little at a time, I spent most of my life having people tell me I have an eating disorder when I really have a digestive disorder. I usually just made sure that people saw me eating to take care of any suspicions. Also, you can keep a list showing the calories that you are taking in (I do that to make sure I am getting enough just because I tend not to eat b/c I am hardly ever hungry)That way you can just refer her to the list when she starts getting worried about your diet and weight.
Try to be patient with her, her concern is coming from her love for you. She just needs reassurance. -
#3 written by Ray K 1 year ago
Considering that you are coming from being very underweight, it would be nice to put on a little more. Eating a total vegetarian diet makes it a little harder. High protein foods like soy based snacks might help, but having some bacon or a juicy cheese burger would really do the trick. Another veggie food that would help is bananas.
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I am in the same situation as you! The only thing you can do is just eat normally to show her that you do eat, and don’t hide from her when you eat. Don’t make any comments about your weight or body. Parents can twist your words to make you sound anorexic when you really aren’t. I know how you feel! Oh and next time you go to the doctor have him/her tell your mom that you don’t have an eating disorder. Parents listen to doctors! Hope this helps! =)