Posted by Racer on October 1, 2005, at 15:22:26
In reply to I don't get it, posted by Sonya on October 1, 2005, at 5:06:01
If you eat fewer than 1200 calories per day, your metabolism will slow waaaaaayyyy down. The only way to lose more at that point is to go into a state of semi-starvation, which puts you at risk of organ failure, among other things. Basically, even at this point, you're experiencing an eating disorder. You're probably also dealing with a distorted body image.
I know how seductive EDs can be, but it's well worth working on it NOW, rather than waiting for it to get worse. Do you have a T? Can you bring this up? If so, do. If you don't have a T, this might be a good time to get one. Support groups like those run by ANAD are another good resource for you.
Now for my question: in ED groups, one of the little 'mantras' is "use your voice!" It means that a lot of us are trying to communicate something through our bodies. Can you feel what you're trying to communicate through your restricted eating and self-starvation? Can you identify what being so thin means to you?
Just questions. I don't necessarily know all my answers to those questions, but it's worth asking them all the same...
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