Hey :) Good video and I totally agree. I have had an ed for what seems like an age. It took years to admit but I was never really taken too seriously by my Dr (probably because Im a guy and I look healthy) I have recently lost a LOT of weight in a short period of time and the first thing my dr said was "wow, that belt would go round you 3 times" followed by "sit down and let me listen to your pulse"
It would appear you have to be at the extreme end of the scale for any kind of help :(
It's crazy, they force people to get down to a crazy low weight before they try to get that person help. Until they reach that "super skinny" point they don't worry. In fact often people who are larger who have anorexia just get complimented on their weight loss. It's sad. People need to be more observant and not encourage eating disorders.
@tails70 At least in the UK treatment is available, even if you have to wait. In the US, most insurance companies will not cover residential treatment. Mine covers only 3 days of treatment in a general psych ward - not an eating disorders ward - and 20 counseling appointments a year - that's a one hour appointment only every 18 days! When I think about all the people who have died from this disease or who are struggling to live with it because they cannot afford treatment, I feel sick.
eating disorders aboustly totally have a weight say i am like 200 pounds overweight wouldn't it be funny if i said i had bulmia or anrexia well in realted i did i use to be 92 at 15 and 5'3
@alicen657 of course you could be bulimic if you were 200 pounds overweight. You could be EDNOS. You wouldn't be diagnosed with anorexia, but being overweight does not mean you don't have an eating disorder.
This issue has been so frustrating to me for years. I remember going to my best friends and my mom back in college and letting them know that I hadn't eaten more than 200 calories a day for two weeks and had dropped 20 pounds. My mom just said I was overreacting and she had done the same thing when she was younger. My friends said that I was still eating, so it was no big deal. I've never really spoken about my food issues since. I just deal with it alone. :-\
starhanna...nods yes other things do drive the ED. (i have BPD). In the short time ive had ED again, i've not had a period, i've lost it. im fitting all the criteria of anorexia except it hasnt been 3 mths yet (so i havent missed 3 periods) and my weight is only JUST up from the criterias weight. (im only 50kg with a BMI of 19). i see you live in Adelaide so do i. i may pm you to ask advice of specialist if i decide to get this treated properly (im scared they will make me eat)
great video.. after loosing 20kg (44 pounds) in the matter of just 4-6 weeks due to ED, i tried to talk to mental health people about it including psychologist and a psychriastrist. They all ignored the ED to focus on other issues i have. i believe this happened cause i wasnt under weight. They didnt view completely starving myself for 4 weeks and compulsive exercise at all important asi was normal weight still. Now only a few weeks later, im now underweight.
your right i am a plus size woman I'm 5'8" and im 2 XL and ive god countless people around me how constantly accuse me of being bulimic but i cant fault them because i am actively exhibiting symptoms of bulimia it has made me loose over 60 lbs and i don't plan on stopping and i don't believe that anyone can or will be able to stop my constant dieting and every 2 week fasting or my need for laxatives because i don't think its wrong for me its just my thing and it makes me feel safe.
Read Explaining colours to a blind man. Not only will it enlighten many as to what living with a mental illness is like, it also gives comfort to those sufferers who think there is no hope and that they are alone. It is very informative, sometimes shocking but also very funny in parts. All in all, a good read and highly recommended.
i completly agree my mum forced me to go to the doctor and he basicaly said i wasnt thin enough to get treatment and that just made me think well fuck it il lose more weight and show you what i can do!
its so dumb its like if your not on your death bed then you are refused help.
I've had bulimia for 6 years. Another problem is that bulimia is not considered important, only anorexia... And because i was not underweight, I was not treated properly, they have basically given me no help...
This is SUCH an important message to get out there. Eating disorders can affect any person at any weight. Kudos to you for putting this out there. I'm starting doing some videos about ED's and body image etc, feel free to watch :)
Thank you soooo much..I have a Ed and I dont fit the typical dianoses..I'm struggling with wanting recovery..Ive been asking for help from professional but they seem to be blowing me off like it no big deal to be my weight and bulimic.. I'm soo frustrated.. makes me just want to give up on recovery all together
I think this misconception is most dangerous because it makes those with EDs feel as if their problems don't matter. I have had an eating disorder for 2 years, and only just started to push for recovery. I thought that because I wasn't stick-thin, I didn't "deserve" to be eating disordered and genuinely cared about. Thank you for this video!
Thanks for this video. I had an eating disorder in 2005 and because I didn't look really underweight, everyone just thought I looked really skinny. And, you're right. There is no set weight. A person can be any weight, but the effects of the eating disorder is always in the person's mind. I wish more doctors would realize that. Take care. :)
yeah even though people tell you allll the time "oh you look great," or you look healthy/fine/ whatever they say, they don't see you without clothes and they don't see what your body is (or isnt) doing on the inside. even when i was checked into the hospital for anorexia, ppl thought i looked fine, theyre foolish.
I've tried to reach out many times to people about my problem, but yes they don't believe me because I don't weigh 90 pounds. You're are completely right.
I know its so frustrating, i have had anorexia 3 times and every time no one cares until you look physically ill, even if you ask for help before it gets bad
well the only thing i can say is that a lot of ED victims always start out with i want to weight so and so. and as soon as they reach that so called magic number on the scale and they look at themselves in the mirror its still not what they want to see.its a sickness and whoever has it needs to seek help.check out my page.take care of yourself.
I totally agree! I've been saying this for years, but because anorexia is so publicized all this misinformation gets out into the public eye. For me, if i don't look emaciated, i feel as though I "failed" at being ED. Like because I'm not skinny, I don't have the right to have an eating disorder. It sucks.
i got to a BMI of 14.2 an was still sent away because they think im attention seeking....its stupid so im having to pay for my own therapy - its not understood even by 'professionals'
This touched me on a very personal level, & my heart definitely goes out to u! It's irrational to say someone is not suffering from an eating disorder cause they are maintaing a healthy weight or appearence; that has absolutely NOTHING to do with core of the actual issue that leads to weight loss
; stress, traumatic experiences, behavioral dysfunction, unhealthy eating patterns, feeling negatively about self image... the unsafety u feel with or for food. If that is there regardless if you are 300 or 80 pounds U HAVE AN EATING DISORDER. Period.
Stereotypes aren't going to be broken unless people are better informed about eating disorders. I share your frustration in this. You don't have to look like you're dying to be dying. Thanks for getting making this vid and informing others.
Thank you for posting this, when i was at my lowest weight everyone was so worried and cared about my anorexia and now that i'm at a "healthy weight" its like i'm not as sick anymore and people are like, "you aren't that thin, why is everyone so worried"?
A few months ago, I went to seek treatment for bulimia, and the doctor basically told me that since I was not underweight, that I was in no harm.
Even though, from bulimia, I'm gotten a heart murmer, my teeth are almost clear, I have tachycardia(your heart skips a beat all day every day), and my brain is fried from always thinking about it.
I thank you for making this video. It REALLY meant so much, it is NEEDED to have this video. I concur with you on this video. It is hard enough for people struggling. So, thank you for taking the time to make this video. Hugs and more hougs
this made me cry...when i was small, people cared...now that im big i purge more than ever and no one seems to notice...::sigh:: thanks for posting this...
@ToiletBowlAffair I understand sweetie. people expressed way more concern when I was skinny. Since I gained weight, I just get remarks from my father about my fat ass and no one believes that I'm struggling...despite the fact that I'm sicker than ever.
your totally right!But no one gets it, like i told my friend id been diagosed with anorexia (via email cus she was out of the country) and she rang me in tears thinking i was like 5 stone, people just assume!And i hate having being diagnosed with anorexia i feel guilty bcus i dont feel thin and just because my bmi is 16.5 or whatever i am called anorexic and my friends look at me probably and think 'shes not anorexic' lol i hate it all!!
iknow how you feel, the sad part is that you probally cant see how thin you are. but i agree with you that is annoying how people jump to assumptions. the assumption, 'oh she isnt looking incredibly thin, she must be better now', is another stupid one! you dont need to feel guilty about being diagnosed. guilty feelings are for when we have done something wrong, and you have done nothing wrong. i hope you are doing ok? x
Hello, I found hard overcome my (health problem big lists with me) I am walking chemist like 25 tablets per day. I agree with you about your points looking forward to hearing from you soon take care hugs Stewart
Wow, great vid. Can you show some tits or minge?
ronaldocarvalhoarte 8 months ago
You are so right :) I totally agree
CryingRedTears15 1 year ago
Hey :) Good video and I totally agree. I have had an ed for what seems like an age. It took years to admit but I was never really taken too seriously by my Dr (probably because Im a guy and I look healthy) I have recently lost a LOT of weight in a short period of time and the first thing my dr said was "wow, that belt would go round you 3 times" followed by "sit down and let me listen to your pulse"
It would appear you have to be at the extreme end of the scale for any kind of help :(
powerkitemad 1 year ago
It's crazy, they force people to get down to a crazy low weight before they try to get that person help. Until they reach that "super skinny" point they don't worry. In fact often people who are larger who have anorexia just get complimented on their weight loss. It's sad. People need to be more observant and not encourage eating disorders.
GothBBW 1 year ago 2
@tails70 At least in the UK treatment is available, even if you have to wait. In the US, most insurance companies will not cover residential treatment. Mine covers only 3 days of treatment in a general psych ward - not an eating disorders ward - and 20 counseling appointments a year - that's a one hour appointment only every 18 days! When I think about all the people who have died from this disease or who are struggling to live with it because they cannot afford treatment, I feel sick.
dkmaple387 1 year ago
eating disorders aboustly totally have a weight say i am like 200 pounds overweight wouldn't it be funny if i said i had bulmia or anrexia well in realted i did i use to be 92 at 15 and 5'3
alicen657 2 years ago
@alicen657 of course you could be bulimic if you were 200 pounds overweight. You could be EDNOS. You wouldn't be diagnosed with anorexia, but being overweight does not mean you don't have an eating disorder.
RoseInTheRain 1 year ago
@alicen657 GET A DICTIONARY
rudolfforever 1 year ago
This video is so good. I am so sad you had to deal with that ignorant doctor. I wish you all the best.
renaehopf 2 years ago
I concur!
magicalcharlotte 2 years ago
your totally right...
breathless90 2 years ago
Hi.. I'm recovering from my ED and I need support
watch my video(s) if you can..
LiLmsStef 2 years ago
hey, can someone answer this? At what point does hair begin falling out in the ED situation?
kay2bmkm 2 years ago 2
AGREEEEEEEEEEED
xGobbinsx 2 years ago
This issue has been so frustrating to me for years. I remember going to my best friends and my mom back in college and letting them know that I hadn't eaten more than 200 calories a day for two weeks and had dropped 20 pounds. My mom just said I was overreacting and she had done the same thing when she was younger. My friends said that I was still eating, so it was no big deal. I've never really spoken about my food issues since. I just deal with it alone. :-\
TripolarD 2 years ago 9
The thing is Anorexia Nervosa has a strict diagnosis. However, you can be diagnosed with and Eating Disorder- not otherwise specified.
I guess things are different in Australia perhaps as i know plenty of people who do not fit the exact image and have been in treatment with me.
starhannahpc 2 years ago
starhanna...nods yes other things do drive the ED. (i have BPD). In the short time ive had ED again, i've not had a period, i've lost it. im fitting all the criteria of anorexia except it hasnt been 3 mths yet (so i havent missed 3 periods) and my weight is only JUST up from the criterias weight. (im only 50kg with a BMI of 19). i see you live in Adelaide so do i. i may pm you to ask advice of specialist if i decide to get this treated properly (im scared they will make me eat)
taniaaust1 2 years ago
great video.. after loosing 20kg (44 pounds) in the matter of just 4-6 weeks due to ED, i tried to talk to mental health people about it including psychologist and a psychriastrist. They all ignored the ED to focus on other issues i have. i believe this happened cause i wasnt under weight. They didnt view completely starving myself for 4 weeks and compulsive exercise at all important asi was normal weight still. Now only a few weeks later, im now underweight.
taniaaust1 2 years ago
I understand this. But also realise that those other issues you have are what drive the eating disorder.
starhannahpc 2 years ago
your right i am a plus size woman I'm 5'8" and im 2 XL and ive god countless people around me how constantly accuse me of being bulimic but i cant fault them because i am actively exhibiting symptoms of bulimia it has made me loose over 60 lbs and i don't plan on stopping and i don't believe that anyone can or will be able to stop my constant dieting and every 2 week fasting or my need for laxatives because i don't think its wrong for me its just my thing and it makes me feel safe.
kriccistarr 2 years ago
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Read Explaining colours to a blind man. Not only will it enlighten many as to what living with a mental illness is like, it also gives comfort to those sufferers who think there is no hope and that they are alone. It is very informative, sometimes shocking but also very funny in parts. All in all, a good read and highly recommended.
hsttraindriver 2 years ago
Thank you for saying this,
I'm currently starving and have the psychological mindset of an anorexic yet am constantly told I'm not that thin.
Its nice to know that I do have a problem and you can get it at any weight.
xbornindiex 3 years ago
i completly agree my mum forced me to go to the doctor and he basicaly said i wasnt thin enough to get treatment and that just made me think well fuck it il lose more weight and show you what i can do!
its so dumb its like if your not on your death bed then you are refused help.
rachdecode 3 years ago 2
whatever keeps you broads skinny
Wi3dMaN 3 years ago
Well said. Exactly what happened to me at the start - well you don't look THAT bad!!!! 20 years later I still fight Ed's!!!
Keep fighting and stay strong.....
hurtingmoreandmore 3 years ago
i hate life all together everything
BrianaLoveW 3 years ago
This is such a frustrating aspect of the anorexia criteria. It's a MENTAL illness. Why do they have PHYSICAL criteria for diagnosis?
VoxEvidence 3 years ago
I've had bulimia for 6 years. Another problem is that bulimia is not considered important, only anorexia... And because i was not underweight, I was not treated properly, they have basically given me no help...
FizzySherbert 3 years ago
This is great, thanks for making a video about it!
k10dance 3 years ago
This is SUCH an important message to get out there. Eating disorders can affect any person at any weight. Kudos to you for putting this out there. I'm starting doing some videos about ED's and body image etc, feel free to watch :)
Timber1710 3 years ago
Yes I completely agree. Apparently anorexia is measured by your bmi, which is ridiculous considering weight is subjective from person to person.
Tracy3686 3 years ago
You are wonderful! Thanks.
PeaceChick07 3 years ago
Thank you soooo much..I have a Ed and I dont fit the typical dianoses..I'm struggling with wanting recovery..Ive been asking for help from professional but they seem to be blowing me off like it no big deal to be my weight and bulimic.. I'm soo frustrated.. makes me just want to give up on recovery all together
hope164 3 years ago
I think this misconception is most dangerous because it makes those with EDs feel as if their problems don't matter. I have had an eating disorder for 2 years, and only just started to push for recovery. I thought that because I wasn't stick-thin, I didn't "deserve" to be eating disordered and genuinely cared about. Thank you for this video!
veevee305 3 years ago
Thanks for this video. I had an eating disorder in 2005 and because I didn't look really underweight, everyone just thought I looked really skinny. And, you're right. There is no set weight. A person can be any weight, but the effects of the eating disorder is always in the person's mind. I wish more doctors would realize that. Take care. :)
HaleyMary 3 years ago
i love your accent!!!
dancerhottie6 3 years ago
yeah even though people tell you allll the time "oh you look great," or you look healthy/fine/ whatever they say, they don't see you without clothes and they don't see what your body is (or isnt) doing on the inside. even when i was checked into the hospital for anorexia, ppl thought i looked fine, theyre foolish.
rebelchixor 4 years ago
I've tried to reach out many times to people about my problem, but yes they don't believe me because I don't weigh 90 pounds. You're are completely right.
Cherushisan 4 years ago
I know its so frustrating, i have had anorexia 3 times and every time no one cares until you look physically ill, even if you ask for help before it gets bad
annienurse 4 years ago
well the only thing i can say is that a lot of ED victims always start out with i want to weight so and so. and as soon as they reach that so called magic number on the scale and they look at themselves in the mirror its still not what they want to see.its a sickness and whoever has it needs to seek help.check out my page.take care of yourself.
beautifulmind7979 4 years ago
exactly. it's not like people start out at 95 lbs. so they eventually start somewhere
knkvas 4 years ago
Great video and medical and psychiatric professional should watch it!
I was at a BMI of 15 and still getting my periods. Because of that I didn't get the diagnosis of anorexia.
I think we have Oprah and Dr. Phil for perpetuating what "anorexic" looks like.
Good job!
Peanuthoney 4 years ago 5
I totally agree! I've been saying this for years, but because anorexia is so publicized all this misinformation gets out into the public eye. For me, if i don't look emaciated, i feel as though I "failed" at being ED. Like because I'm not skinny, I don't have the right to have an eating disorder. It sucks.
BlissBomber 4 years ago 2
i got to a BMI of 14.2 an was still sent away because they think im attention seeking....its stupid so im having to pay for my own therapy - its not understood even by 'professionals'
lilkel86 4 years ago
This touched me on a very personal level, & my heart definitely goes out to u! It's irrational to say someone is not suffering from an eating disorder cause they are maintaing a healthy weight or appearence; that has absolutely NOTHING to do with core of the actual issue that leads to weight loss
SignoraDellaLuna 4 years ago
; stress, traumatic experiences, behavioral dysfunction, unhealthy eating patterns, feeling negatively about self image... the unsafety u feel with or for food. If that is there regardless if you are 300 or 80 pounds U HAVE AN EATING DISORDER. Period.
SignoraDellaLuna 4 years ago
Stereotypes aren't going to be broken unless people are better informed about eating disorders. I share your frustration in this. You don't have to look like you're dying to be dying. Thanks for getting making this vid and informing others.
Love,
Li
WhatLiSaid 4 years ago
you are so pretty, thin, and intelligent
i am actually more unhealthy when i am in a major b\p cycle, and that is when i usually gain weight
krystalstarr01 4 years ago
i loved your video
i've accually thought about this so many times, it was great to hear you say it & know that someone else feels the same way!
deathiinabox 4 years ago
Thank you for posting this, when i was at my lowest weight everyone was so worried and cared about my anorexia and now that i'm at a "healthy weight" its like i'm not as sick anymore and people are like, "you aren't that thin, why is everyone so worried"?
bleedinghungry 4 years ago
A few months ago, I went to seek treatment for bulimia, and the doctor basically told me that since I was not underweight, that I was in no harm.
Even though, from bulimia, I'm gotten a heart murmer, my teeth are almost clear, I have tachycardia(your heart skips a beat all day every day), and my brain is fried from always thinking about it.
supermacabre 4 years ago
I thank you for making this video. It REALLY meant so much, it is NEEDED to have this video. I concur with you on this video. It is hard enough for people struggling. So, thank you for taking the time to make this video. Hugs and more hougs
blessed923 4 years ago
this made me cry...when i was small, people cared...now that im big i purge more than ever and no one seems to notice...::sigh:: thanks for posting this...
ToiletBowlAffair 4 years ago 5
hugs, i really feel for you. be assured that even when you feel like no-one notices or cares, there will be someone who does. always. x
ebonylau 4 years ago
@ToiletBowlAffair I understand sweetie. people expressed way more concern when I was skinny. Since I gained weight, I just get remarks from my father about my fat ass and no one believes that I'm struggling...despite the fact that I'm sicker than ever.
SorryToMaria 4 months ago
hun i'm jumping up and down agreeing with every word you say. youre brilliant. xxxxxxxxxxxx
slowset 4 years ago
You are so smart and well-spoken. I totally agree with you. I look forward to watching more of your videos!
wearisrachel 4 years ago
your totally right!But no one gets it, like i told my friend id been diagosed with anorexia (via email cus she was out of the country) and she rang me in tears thinking i was like 5 stone, people just assume!And i hate having being diagnosed with anorexia i feel guilty bcus i dont feel thin and just because my bmi is 16.5 or whatever i am called anorexic and my friends look at me probably and think 'shes not anorexic' lol i hate it all!!
sickofstruggle 4 years ago
iknow how you feel, the sad part is that you probally cant see how thin you are. but i agree with you that is annoying how people jump to assumptions. the assumption, 'oh she isnt looking incredibly thin, she must be better now', is another stupid one! you dont need to feel guilty about being diagnosed. guilty feelings are for when we have done something wrong, and you have done nothing wrong. i hope you are doing ok? x
ebonylau 4 years ago
I agree 110 precent.
coffeechic10 4 years ago
Hello, I found hard overcome my (health problem big lists with me) I am walking chemist like 25 tablets per day. I agree with you about your points looking forward to hearing from you soon take care hugs Stewart
stewartyoung1982 4 years ago
completely agreed!:)
kms0922 4 years ago