Anorexia Recovery Question...?
I am in a program for anorexia that focuses on weight restoration. I am currently 5'4, 17 years old and around 88bs (up from 80). I still have to gain around 10-15 more, but i feel so uncomfortable. My stomach sticks out and i feel so huge. Is this normal? Is everything going to be ok? I constantly feel like my stomach is huge, and im on a high calorie amount too.
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Yes, it is normal to feel that way, the truth is you will need push past those feelings, and concentrate on getting better. You are going to be fine, you just need to rethink the way you eat. You are precious, and just keep telling yourself that. You do not need to do anything to impress people, tell yourself that as well. Listen to your doctors and your counselors, and remember what they have taught you. Hang in there praying for you.
hey, You sound just like me! Im 16 5'4 and weigh 88 recovering from under 80 too! My stomach gets hella huge like before i have to pee and stuff. They said that's common in most anorexics and when you finally get a little fat it will stop bloating. they put me on a high calorie intake too! and its scary but at least we get to eat what ever we want its just we cant enjoy it like some people think we would.
Great job on your recovery so far!
I know this might suck, but from what I've heard (I was in inpatient this summer) it takes about a year from when you start gaining to when the weight finally distributes. Which means at first, you might seem to only be gaining in one or two areas, but over time, things even themselves out.
I hope that helps. Good health! (I would say "good luck" but it's not about luck.)
Your supposed to have a tummy; you're a woman. Women are supposed to have curves; hip curves, breast curves and even tummy curves. I'm glad you're getting help! Keep up the good work and don't let a small thing like this get you off track. You're on your way to a full recovery and hopefully a more fulfilling life. So, eat up girl and be proud of what curves you are finally getting!
everybody has a belly "big or small"
my brother calls me a big skeleton because I hardly ever eat and I look gross. lol my cheeks kinda are sucked in. and I still have a little belly. The belly is normal, It never goes away. Everybody in the world has some sort of belly. Its normal, its just that when this belly is huge and has 50 extra pounds on it. It looks funny. lol
Dont worry, at all.
Im sure your still tiny!
How could you not be at 88lbs?
Anyways, dont worry.
Doctor know what theyre doing, I assure you.
So dont worry, your tiny, :].