Stomach Disorders

Description: Hello, I have titled this as "question about the abc diet" because I wanted young girls who were considering this diet to come across this. I began this "diet" last Saturday. Today was my day 6 and I was feeling absolutely awful. I'd passed out 7 times due to low blood pressure. I was waking up in the night due to extreme nausea and stomach pains and it was just genuinely not nice. This morning I woke up and I passed out. I was in the highest ketosis and I felt so disgusting. I'd lost a good amount of weight but I was putting all my health at risk. The calories that they give you are absolutely ridiculous. I knew that I was starting to become obsessed with calories and I didn't want to go into the route of an eating disorder. This "diet" meant that I would be fasting in my birthday lol. I decided that this could not go on. This morning I was so hungry I've eaten 1000 calories (I threw everything up because my body was shocked by the amount of food) so I'm weaning myself back onto a normal lifestyle with yoghurt and some solid foods and then building it up. This diet is 110% not healthy for your body and by doing this, you are promoting anorexia(I did not know a the time) you may not be happy with your weight but there is a healthy way to do things, 1500 calories a day with exercise. You can do it. This is coming from me, a girl who ignored everyone who told me that this was a bad idea. Don't put your health at risk for this it's the most stupid thing that I've ever done and il put the sap eight back on. This is for any future girls who come across my question. Have a good day and stay safe x No read the question! You guys are so ignorant. Read what I put. I'm against this diet

Description: Hello, I have titled this as "question about the abc diet" because I wanted young girls who were considering this diet to come across this. I began this "diet" last Saturday. Today was my day 6 and I was feeling absolutely awful. I'd passed out 7 times due to low blood pressure. I was waking up in the night due to extreme nausea and stomach pains and it was just genuinely not nice. This morning I woke up and I passed out. I was in the highest ketosis and I felt so disgusting. I'd lost a good amount of weight but I was putting all my health at risk. The calories that they give you are absolutely ridiculous. I knew that I was starting to become obsessed with calories and I didn't want to go into the route of an eating disorder. This "diet" meant that I would be fasting in my birthday lol. I decided that this could not go on. This morning I was so hungry I've eaten 1000 calories (I threw everything up because my body was shocked by the amount of food) so I'm weaning myself back onto a normal lifestyle with yoghurt and some solid foods and then building it up. This diet is 110% not healthy for your body and by doing this, you are promoting anorexia(I did not know a the time) you may not be happy with your weight but there is a healthy way to do things, 1500 calories a day with exercise. You can do it. This is coming from me, a girl who ignored everyone who told me that this was a bad idea. Don't put your health at risk for this it's the most stupid thing that I've ever done and il put the sap eight back on. This is for any future girls who come across my question. Have a good day and stay safe x

Description: Hello, I have titled this as "question about the abc diet" because I wanted young girls who were considering this diet to come across this. I began this "diet" last Saturday. Today was my day 6 and I was feeling absolutely awful. I'd passed out 7 times due to low blood pressure. I was waking up in the night due to extreme nausea and stomach pains and it was just genuinely not nice. This morning I woke up and I passed out. I was in the highest ketosis and I felt so disgusting. I'd lost a good amount of weight but I was putting all my health at risk. The calories that they give you are absolutely ridiculous. I knew that I was starting to become obsessed with calories and I didn't want to go into the route of an eating disorder. This "diet" meant that I would be fasting in my birthday lol. I decided that this could not go on. This morning I was so hungry I've eaten 1000 calories (I threw everything up because my body was shocked by the amount of food) so I'm weaning myself back onto a normal lifestyle with yoghurt and some solid foods and then building it up. This diet is 110% not healthy for your body and by doing this, you are promoting anorexia(I did not know a the time) you may not be happy with your weight but there is a healthy way to do things, 1500 calories a day with exercise. You can do it. This is coming from me, a girl who ignored everyone who told me that this was a bad idea. Don't put your health at risk for this it's the most stupid thing that I've ever done and il put the sap eight back on. This is for any future girls who come across my question. Have a good day and stay safe x

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Description: Okay so last year i started dieting i was 13 at the time and now that i look back on it it was so dangerous and plain stupid what i did. I never told my friends or family or anyone now one knew. For breakfast i would have a small coffee (black) then recess kiwi 1 kiwi small lunch i had carrots oe 50 g carrot and i would often have salad for dinner or what dad made. i thought i was fat yes being 5'5 and weighing in at 54 kg i thought was fat then i lost weight by that diet sure i washungry ALL THE TIME and got dizzy.but once i lost 3 kg and weighed 51kg. I ket on that diet then i happened i binge one night when on one was home on so much food i stuffed m face till my stomach couldnt take it anymore. This process repeated. now im better i dont do strict diets anymore but i do only consume 1,300 caloies a day i grew and became interested i health i love it nutrition interests me and sport does to. but i eat healthy but i eat a lot of food in secret. i can eat healthy and everything its almost too easy for me but then i just have thi urge to eat soo much food when i get home from school. food is controlling me i might have an overeating disorder but once i went to eating healthy and counted my calories it lasted for 1 month then i said a treat day for one day i ate and boy i ate. but hat cheat day went longer than 1 day it expanded to a week everything i had worked for and lost in that month gained agian i was back to square one and i cant stop binging on food please help me. my weakness foods are PB, CASHEWS,WEETBIX AND BREAD AND CHEESE. when i mean binge i mean eat 1,250 calories for about 2-5 days then give up and binge that has been rpeating itself ever ince my one month diet my best diet ever and the ost controlld an widespread varied please give me advice on everything. i dont binge on unhealthy tuff r stuff in plain sight just one variety of foods each binge it weird

Description: So I am having serious problems with the health of my body and there have been millions of things that have come up through high school and I just want to understand how they are all connected. If someone who has some experience with Hypothyroidism/Thyroid Disease/Hashimoto's could answer this question I would be beyond thankful. In the fall of my junior year I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's (The autoimmune disease against the Thyroid. They were testing my blood for asthma and noticed my TSH was abnormal (obviously) In addition to this, the other medical problems that came up over the course of two years were 1. Extremely High Cholesterol 2. Stomach sensitivities to wheat, cow's protein (dairy) 3. Reflux (too much stomach acid) 4. Speculation at too much abnormal bacteria in my stomach 5. constipation/diarrhea 6. Asthma 7. ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) 8. Slower Processing of information I.E reading ect. 9. Iron deficiencies, Calcium deficiencies, B12 deficiencies 10. Allergies...? 11. Vitamin D deficiency 12. And now depression. I'm snapping and sad all the time....and i'm overeating, and i'm addicted to sugar...stomach bacteria?? Please answer this if you have something valuable to contribute <3 I just need to know, maybe my dose is too much??? Maybe too little?? I'm on 75 MCG of Synthroid. I'm 17 and I weigh about 130 Pounds. How can I fix this all????? My stomach doctor suggested I take a special antibiotic to kill off the abnormal flora bacteria (which can be caused by thyroid disease..) in my stomach because its not allowing my food to digest properly, and thus I'm not getting my essential vitamins and minerals, and my brain is sending signals for more stomach acid (reflux) and the bacteria is causing me to be sensitive to wheat and dairy and causing constipation and diarrhea and gas and an addiction to sugar.

Description: So I am having serious problems with the health of my body and there have been millions of things that have come up through high school and I just want to understand how they are all connected. If someone who has some experience with Hypothyroidism/Thyroid Disease/Hashimoto's could answer this question I would be beyond thankful. In the fall of my junior year I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's (The autoimmune disease against the Thyroid. They were testing my blood for asthma and noticed my TSH was abnormal (obviously) In addition to this, the other medical problems that came up over the course of two years were 1. Extremely High Cholesterol 2. Stomach sensitivities to wheat, cow's protein (dairy) 3. Reflux (too much stomach acid) 4. Speculation at too much abnormal bacteria in my stomach 5. constipation/diarrhea 6. Asthma 7. ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) 8. Slower Processing of information I.E reading ect. 9. Iron deficiencies, Calcium deficiencies, B12 deficiencies 10. Allergies...? 11. Vitamin D deficiency 12. And now depression. I'm snapping and sad all the time....and i'm overeating, and i'm addicted to sugar...stomach bacteria?? Please answer this if you have something valuable to contribute <3 I just need to know, maybe my dose is too much??? Maybe too little?? I'm on 75 MCG of Synthroid. I'm 17 and I weigh about 130 Pounds. How can I fix this all????? My stomach doctor suggested I take a special antibiotic to kill off the abnormal flora bacteria (which can be caused by thyroid disease..) in my stomach because its not allowing my food to digest properly, and thus I'm not getting my essential vitamins and minerals, and my brain is sending signals for more stomach acid (reflux) and the bacteria is causing me to be sensitive to wheat and dairy and causing constipation and diarrhea and gas and an addiction to sugar.

Description: So I am having serious problems with the health of my body and there have been millions of things that have come up through high school and I just want to understand how they are all connected. If someone who has some experience with Hypothyroidism/Thyroid Disease/Hashimoto's could answer this question I would be beyond thankful. In the fall of my junior year I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's (The autoimmune disease against the Thyroid. They were testing my blood for asthma and noticed my TSH was abnormal (obviously) In addition to this, the other medical problems that came up over the course of two years were 1. Extremely High Cholesterol 2. Stomach sensitivities to wheat, cow's protein (dairy) 3. Reflux (too much stomach acid) 4. Speculation at too much abnormal bacteria in my stomach 5. constipation/diarrhea 6. Asthma 7. ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) 8. Slower Processing of information I.E reading ect. 9. Iron deficiencies, Calcium deficiencies, B12 deficiencies 10. Allergies...? 11. Vitamin D deficiency 12. And now depression. I'm snapping and sad all the time....and i'm overeating, and i'm addicted to sugar...stomach bacteria?? Please answer this if you have something valuable to contribute <3 I just need to know, maybe my dose is too much??? Maybe too little?? I'm on 75 MCG of Synthroid. I'm 17 and I weigh about 130 Pounds. How can I fix this all????? My stomach doctor suggested I take a special antibiotic to kill off the abnormal flora bacteria (which can be caused by thyroid disease..) in my stomach because its not allowing my food to digest properly, and thus I'm not getting my essential vitamins and minerals, and my brain is sending signals for more stomach acid (reflux) and the bacteria is causing me to be sensitive to wheat and dairy and causing constipation and diarrhea and gas and an addiction to sugar.

Description: So i have a 14 year old daughter, who since about 3 month has only been eating dinner in baby portions like legit the kid meals at ikea are bigger than what she eats. Ill even make her favorite grilled cheese,since she used to love anything unhealthy instead of what i cooked, Nd she will only eat half of it and say she is full. I asked her about it and she says she will get stomach ache and sometimes slight nausea if she eats more, because she is full. She doesnt eat sweets anymore, which she used to constantly do, and usually all she eats in a day will be a toast for lunch and that baby portion for supper thats it. I always have fruit and veggies around the house, but she wont eat those either. I know her friends told me that she isnt happy being her weight, but she is honestly only a little chubby... I dont know what to do.... Ive talked to her about it so many times and she says nothing is wrong, she just doesnt wanna eat...

Description: I am really confused I am unsure totally about my body. My body changes everyday some days I look pudgier then other days. I took pictures a few months ago and my stomach was flat in those pictures, my tummy was smooth and flat. But I look at myself ib the mirror and see flabby legs and a flabby belly. I know I haven't gained any weight in the last few months I am actually losing weight. I would take new pictures to compare but my camera is so bad now it is terrible quality. I have lost about 7 pounds and everyone says I am getting too skinny and if I lose much more weight my mom says she will take me to the doctors for anorexia. But I still see myself as chubby, pudgy, chunky. I don't see a full on obese person in the mirror but I do see a chubby girl, un-flat stomach, big thighs. I am just so lost.

Description: Okay I know a lot of people talk about how they think they have all of these. I'm truly so scared and confused for my mental health. Sometimes I'm happy and hyper and on top of the world, the next I'm at an all time low. I've had a history with severe self harm but have quit. Whenever something slightly nerve wrecking happens, or if I think something will I freak out and it's all I worry about. My stomach tightens up and my heart rate increases. I don't think I've ever had a panic attack.. Ever.. Whenever I feel happy there's always a thought in my head that says "why bother? It'll just go back to the way it was soon." Please don't tell me it's normal for a teenager to go through, I've heard that all before. I'm 14, almost 15. Thanks

Description: I don't know how I missed it... My daughter was pretty thin most of her life, so this kind of punched me in the face. She is 13 now and I decided to let her wear a bikini to her first pool party as a teenager. When I saw her in the bikini... (damn I hate talking about my daughter like this) I noticed her stomach sticks out significantly. Her... dammit, idk, her "rear" does too but I'm not really worried about that. She looked... well, not really, but almost pregnant. Since then we've been to the Dr. and she says she's fine. Apparently my daughter's active lifestyle keeps her healthy even though she's gotten very chubby. Since then I think she's actually gotten bigger too because I've seen her struggling with jeans and her belly has become super obvious through her shirts. In the end, I decided that she is my daughter and I should talk to her. It was surprisingly easier than I thought it would be. Pretty ironic conversation though. I walked in on her eating a cookie. Anyway, it was kind of hard to get out of her, but she actually told me that she "likes being chubby." Now, that one I didn't see coming. I try not to judge her, though, but I love her, and I told her I'm worried about her health. She told me not to worry because she doesn't "want" to get fat, and she promised me she wouldn't. Now, I'm not going to lie, she is an exceptionally plump little girl, but she hasn't gained a noticeable amount of weight recently even though she eats quite a lot. All that said and done, should I be concerned or just let her be? Parents; what would you do? Children; what do you think about other girls her (implied) size? ... Put a LOCK on the FRIDGE? Yeah, I can imagine how that would go over. "Hey, Sweetheart, sorry but you're a fat-ass AND I don't trust you." I don't think I would do that if she was even if she was fat.

Description: I am a 13 year old girl who is very fat, to the point where I can make fat faces in my stomach and I can place a pencil into my belly fat and launch it at my friends. On june 7,2013 there is a dance coming up where I will see all of my old friends and I want to impress them with my skinny body. Please give me advice. Oh and 1 more thing I forgot to mention, My fear is puke so I can never through up. Believe me I've wanted to at times but I'm sooo scared to. IRONNYYYY...

Description: I was very sexual as a child, I started masterbating from a young age (was not sexually abused) at 10-11 my cousin (male) (Im female) we would do things like touching eachothers privates and humping eachother, it only happened on two occasions and were both 22 now and never speak about it, infact I feel sick about it and cringe, I dont know what we were thinking. I have a bf whom I have been with for 2 and a half years and feel like I want to tell him but feel like he'd be sick. Not on this but when i was approx 10-11 I remember my 2 year old cousin being sat on my knee and I keep running over it in my mind that I rubbed his bottom (on top of his pants where his penis would be) and Ive sobbed and sobbed over it asking myself WHY id do something like that. Im sick to my stomach. Ive suffered from ocd from a very young age and had many obsessions my mom would be at her wits end with me. But until recently Id forgotton about that with my 2 year old cousin and Im filled with guilt, I feel sick, my stomach sinks when I think about it and keep soul searching to ask WHY I did it. I keep putting it down to the fact I was very sexual and masterbated alot, I used to visit porn sites and then masterbate but I stopped as I felt it was dirty. But I still cant get my head around wtf I was thinking. Ive never told anyone this and have contemplated telling my mother as I feel so guilt ridden and its gotton to the point (this thought never crossed my mind until now) if Im sexually attracted to little boys, Ive given myself a new obsession and keep 'testing' myself when I see a little child.. if I feel like I am, I test and test and test until I prove to myself Im not! And then I sit crying in fear that I secretley may be one due to what I did when I was 11. I even imagined a child naked in my head to see if it turned me on and then felt repulsed by what Id imagined. Like i said, ive had many ocd obsessions from being very young and when i look back at them i ask myself 'wtf was wrong with you? why have obsessions that arnt true' .... its like i tricked myself into believing my obsessions and im scared its happening again. I dont want to be a pedophile and my stomach is in knots as I type this 'just incase' I am a pedophile. even though before this 'memory' came back Ive never thought of children in a sexual way EVER and could never understand why pedophiles could look at a child sexually. I feel so guilty and disgusted.

Description: I want to lose between 15-20 pounds. I am 15, 131lbs, 5'2", and I currently run for ~30-60 min daily. I have a binge eating disorder I'm trying sososososo hard to overcome(with therapeutic help and Zoloft), but I can't stop and gain control with my eating. Can someone please help me? I already eat a strictly whole wheat diet and lean meats besides my inpossible binge scenes. Any tricks?

Description: Due to working for long hours Veins hurts much more and there are many health problems regarding to this. 1."Varicose veins" is explained as abnormal enlargement of the veins in the thighs and the lower legs. 2.It is caused due to the poor blood circulation caused by either obstruction or prolonged pressure on the veins. 3.Varicose veins develop due to Sitting or standing for long periods, Obesity, Prolonged constipation. Home remedies like Balanced diet, Fiber rich food, Exercise will ease down the pain of varicose veins. To know more visit http://www.usaveinclinics.com/news/home-remedies-for-varicose-veins/

Description: In 13, 110 lbs ,male and I've been constituted and barely diarrhea. I have most of the symptoms and right now, my stomach had been hurting like nuts when i lay doan and when i get up the pain reduces. I've tried to poop so many times that my bum hurts but its not bleeding whatsoever. I don't get heart burn or bloody stools. I have a better explanation of my symptoms on my profile but the main question here is that my stomach has been hurting when i lay down and it hurts pretty bad and when i stand up, the pain reduces. Is this puberty? Because I am going through it or is it IS or something more serious? Thanks! (Don't say go to the doctor, i am going next week and i wanted some advice.) Thanks.

Description: My stomach has never felt more queasy and fluttery in my lifetime. I also am starting to have dizzy spells, and feel like I'm going to faint. It's like I have a perpetual cold or flu, and I'm so tired. This is getting to be unbearable, but the dr. told me the only thing I had wrong was an inflamed gallbladdder.

Description: First age information 23 year old white male,chewing tobacco 6 years, alcohol on and off for 5 not very often.Maybe I posted in the wrong thing to ask about this before so I will try again. My husband has went to the doctor a few times now with alot of stomach/ throat issues. He has very severe heart burn, not able to keep alot of food down,lose of appetite,tonsils are mutilated, swollen lymph nodes,and pain in the left side of his neck. The doctor ran only one blood test for a viral infection. No real physical examination at all. My husband was diagnosed with GERD and sent home with nexium. Well we went back 2 weeks later because the nexium was giving him really bad nightmares so we had to get the medicane changed. My husband's lymph nodes had been hurting and swollen for a week and the doctor noded his head and went on this long rant of anxiety to my husband without really checking him and sent us home with zantac. My husband has been trying to keep calm for 2 weeks now but his symptoms are getting worse. Left side of the neck swollen,sore, and sharp stabbing pains on what feels like the inside of the throat. Tiny pinhead size red bumps (looks like acne) has showed up along his neck and down his chest. The throat has become numb to food/drinks going down it on the left side as my husband can only feel food going down the right side along with drinks. Chronic cough that comes and goes even is he is sitting up even if he hasn't eatin. Dizzy spells mainly while driving around sunset or in a dim room in the house. Dim light makes my husband want to black out. There is no blood in vomit that can be seen and throat is not bleeding. Dark colored stoles but they maybe from the zantac. These symptoms may or may not be connected they maybe from different things all together. And it could be an abscess,stricture, tonsillitis,or worse case cancer. And probably a 1000 other things we don't know about. My husband has flat out asked the doctor if he is 100% sure it is not cancer and the doctor said yes and went on about how he has seen 100,000 cases of gerd in his career and has never seen esophageal cancer. I believe the doctor is playing percentages with my husbands health rather than do real work. My question is this... Should we take the doctors word for it or force him to run tests to be 100% sure???? O and the doctor does not test for cancer. My husband has had a long history of stomach cancer and colon cancer in his family. He was healthy and rapidly gained weight about a year ago and now it is slowly coming back down. He has tried to be subjective about it but now it is really starting to worry him. Went to the ER they noted that his throat is inflamed,lymph nodes swelled, and shocked that the family doctor hasn't had my husband seen a throat specialist. They won't test for anything at the hospital apparently except strep throat which came out negative. There is defiantly a underlying reason from husbands symptoms is all the er doctor would say. Going back to the family doctor on monday so if we find anything else out we will add details......

Description: We're both thirteen and for about a month and a half she has hardly been eating ANYTHING and she's started skipping lunch at school now. She looks a bit skinnier (not that much that's noticeable though) and she denies being anorexic or whatever, and she is obsessed with calories, I mean LITERALLY. She counts them in the things she eats. And she keeps saying she's fat (wich is probably for attention seeking, I admit) but, the whole time, she smooths down her school shirt and looks at her stomach. She eats her food (like, one tiny slice of cheese every lunch) REALLY slowly coz she said that apparently the Internet says that the slower you eat the less calories you consume which I don't think is true. Also, she keeps going on these dodgy websites about starvation diets which are really scary websites that offend people who eat and make lists of 100 good reasons to start starving yourself, and the websites have tons of pictures with SKINNY people who are definitely anorexic (or some other eating disorder). Anyway, I really don't know what to do. Me and my other friend tried testing to see if it was just attention seeking by kind of changing the subject every time she brings up food, but it hasn't changed anything. She's still acting anorexic. Also, her moods change A LOT which I read on Wikipedia that is a symptom of anorexia (but I think it's just hormones or whatever that's causing mood changes). I tried telling her gently that if she wants to tell someone about it if she's worried, then she can go to the health centre with me. But she refused. Also, the most scary thing is tht she said she throws up quite a lot, mainly if she's been forced to eat a whole meal. Maybe she's lying, I don't know, but it doesn't make a difference - if she's doing it all for attention seeking, she's going to have to start eating again soon otherwise it'll turn into PROPER anorexia! I'm so scared and I don't know what to do. I don't want to tell anyone behind her back. HELP! Thanks!

Description: my friends are concerned about me .. all i eat is: 2 dr.oz cookies, oatmeal, protein shake , and chilli... they they that its only 460 calories.. and they say im anorectic because i think fat and I go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation... but i dont think i am anorectic ,... i think im fat, im 13 and weight 120, im 5'4

Description: I'm 14 and ever since I have been eating 1000-1200 calories a day my period hasn't came. But even before I started dieting, it hadn't come for two months. I am 5'5 and weigh 108 and my goal is to lose my thigh and stomach fat and gain muscle. Will this hurt my growth any?

Description: I am 14 years old and I am getting fatter these days. My parents encourages me to go work out and I agree with their opinion. My dad said I should start by at least exercising 3 times a week. I will go up and down the stairs in my condominium for 20 times but I don't any better. I have been dong this for 3 weeks now. Please give me your opinions ASAP. Thank you My height is about 167 cm and my weight is 70+. Is this overweight?

Description: I have swelling( when i eat ice cream, cold drinks,take bath in cold water, eat tomato,curd ,acidic things). I have cough nd cold problem alwayssss.....but my eosinophilia z 7% only. Should i go 4 thyroid test. ? I am also gaining weight. My heart beat becomes fast sometimes nd i have chest pain also. Plz doctors. Help. I cnt recognise the disease. Is it filaria?/eosinophilia?? I take balanced diet .i never eat junk food. .

Description: Lately I've been having some eating issues...? About a week ago I started purging and now I feel like I can't stop. I've done it every day at least twice and I feel obsessed. I've barely been eating...maybe one meal a day at most and right after I threw it up. My throat has been sore and my stomach felt like hell yesterday. I've always had self image issues and for a while I was suicidal, but never got any help just because of the fear of being judged...I really don't know what do at this point I feel like I cannot stop. My brother wasn't feeling well and he threw up today and I was so jealous that it was so easy for him to throw up and that so much came out. I don't know. I feel like something is seriously wrong. I can't go one second without thinking about my body or how many calories I've eaten. I just need a lot of advice I guess.

Description: I'm not like about to jump out of my skin or anything, but I need some reassurance. Okay, I'm 16 and since I was like 10 my parents have called me a hypochondriac. I know I am one at times, but not major. I'm never seriously convinced that I have cancer or anything, but if I feel a little hot or my stomach aches I think I'm really ill. I have a huge fear of stomach illnesses. Throwing up and having diarrhea to be exact. It very very rarely ever happens to me. Well, I have bipolar & panic disorder, both of which seriously developed last summer....the anxiety made me stop eating and gave me trouble going #2. Then I caught a stomach virus, and then food poisoning.....it was not a good summer for me. Ever since developing food poisoning I'm extremely cautious about what I eat, although it's not as big as a deal as it was before I started going to therapy. I didn't start getting panic attacks until last summer. I always know when they're coming cause I feel nauseous, sweaty, shaky, hot, cold, etc. Classic sickness symptoms...so even though I'm usually 98% sure that it's just anxiety, it makes me worry more and worsens the attack. Sometimes I puke, sometimes I get diarrhea, and the last 2 times I've had a very low grade fever, of like 98.9. My attacks always come out of the blue. For example, I felt fine all day today but in 5th period I thought I was seriously ill for about 15 minutes. Then it passed. But I don't have an appetite, my temp is 99, and I keep feeling like I need to go to the bathroom. So of course I'm worrying myself sick...or sicker. I don't know, that's part of the problem. One thing that is stressing me is the pill. Last month I got put on BC because my mood swings worsen the day before my period. I dry heave, sweat, cry a lot, and feel suicidal. So my doc got me on the pill, and on Friday I took my first inactive sugar pill thing and felt fine until Sunday (there's 28 pills- 4 sugar pills) when I started feeling that before-period feeling and all the suicidal emotions. So I skipped the last 2 sugar pills and immediately started my new pack, the pills w/the hormones cause I was desperate. Today I've felt pressure in my lower abdomen and lower back, kinda like how my cramps feel....is my period gonna start? I don't mind it starting, I'm just scared that I've endangered my health somehow by only being off the hormones for 2 days. Tbh I feel like my uterus has built up tissue for two days and now it's trapped or something. It sounds stupid but I'm like that. I've also had soft stool, like I do before my period...but maybe I'm sick?! Sorry....my real questions are: Have I endangered my health? Will my period start? Do I sound physically ill to you, or is it just my imagination? Thank you so much forgot to mention that i'm not sexually active.

Description: I don't watch tv that much or drink caffine

Description: Here is my story, hoping someone has experienced something similar or has professional answers to all this. I am a 31 year old mom of four boys. In 2010 I was diagnosed (finally) with H Pylori. I had the symptoms for 15 years and all the other Dr's kept giving me the purple pill, nexium or any other sort of reflux/ulcer meds. I finally eradicated the H Pylori in 2011 (January) after two bouts of prev pac treatments, the Urea test results finally came back negative or so the dr says. I also had a blood test and endoscope biopsy done prior treatments to make sure it was in fact H Pylori. Anyhow I got the symptoms back again a few months ago and a bulb went off in my head oh no the infection is back! I have no idea how I got this back all my family members are negative, my mother is still waiting to be tested herself since she has all the symptoms and has so for 20 years. My mother has been diagnosed with multiple auto immune diseases and we strongly believe it was all caused by H Pylori and are waiting for those results. I have been tested again with a Urea Breath test and I am also waiting for results hopefully by next week. My mother has had liver issues, gallbladder issues, and bad ulcers. And from there her health just progressed and got worse. I was told by one person H Pylori has been linked to many autoimmune diseases not just gestational issues. I do have the classic symptoms, bloating, pains, bathroom problems, chest pains, etc. But I also have new symptoms that are very scary and very similar to MS. If anyone can relate or has answers please do tell I am just lost in all of this and have no clue what to think or believe. These are my symptoms other than the classic stomach issues -anxiety -low magnesium levels (had to have IV at the hospital) -chest pains -swallowing issues heart palpitations/irregular heart beats -joint and muscle pains/weakness -vertigo/dizzy spells as if things are off balance -foggy/forgetfulness/trouble concentrating -fatigue (the other day I had to pull into a parking lot and take a quick nap because the pains on my arms and legs were hurting too bad and I felt a heaviness and was extremely exhausted) This has never happened before I am usually a very strong mother of four boys and capable of doing many things myself. Lately I am unable to do anything Let's not forget bathroom troubles- for the last three days I haven't gone, and have no urge to. But I have an increased urge to pee. This is new. Hope someone has answers. The Dr's are clueless and running one test after another, awaiting the results for the H pylori to see if it returned.

Description: Four to five years ago I started having a sneaking suspicion that I may have been sexually assaulted as a child. I have no memory of this but there is a small voice in the back of my mind that tells me it is possible. My dad went to jail for sexual assault before he met my mom and they had me. They are divorced now and since Grade 8 (maybe earlier) I have felt strange around him. He makes me feel very uncomfortable. I also instinctively knew that what he went to jail for was rape before he ever told us. Last year I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 Disorder (although I think it was a misplaced diagnosis) and these symptoms match up with what an adult would be like if they were unknowingly or knowingly sexually abused as a child: 1) Low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness. 2) Fear of abandonment and other abandonment issues. 3) Acting out behavior. Not knowing how to identify, process and or express intense feelings in more productive ways. 4) Unexplained fears of being alone at night, nightmares and/or night terrors. 5) Feeling overly grateful/appreciative from small favors by others. 6) Boundary issues: lack of, needing to be in control, power issues, fear of losing control. 7) Headaches, arthritis and/or joint pain, gynecological disorders, stomach aches and other somatic symptomology. 8) Unexplained anxiety/panic, when with individuals from childhood. 9) Extreme guilt/shame. 10) History of being involved in emotionally, psychological and/or physically violent relationships (emotionally, physically). 11) Sexual acting out, "sexaholism", history of prostitution, performing in porn films. 12) Distorted body image/poor body image. 13) History of ambivalent or intensely conflictive relationships. 14) Obsession with suicide at various times of the year or after triggering events. 15) Intense anxiety and/or avoidance of gynecological exams. A lot of these things I have learned to deal with and have gotten better, but I still wonder if they have to do with my childhood, if perhaps a trauma happened. I have panic attacks and anger problems.

Description: I'm now 19 ( Birthday was 29th of April) and still have a massive problem which has been making me feel quite depressed for awhile. I use to be much more active around the age of 13 and below, I understand this is normal but what is not is the dramatic ammount of tiredness, weakness and lethargic feeling I have had since then up to now. I'm on computers alot and don't get that much exercise, I only weigh 10 stone however which is a healthy weight for my size. I get the right ammount of sleep. I do have a chest deformity at the moment which alot of people may have heard of. My chest deformity is basically a hole/dip in the middle of my chest (sternum). The doctor has assured me that this causes no health issues despite being quite seriously indented. So I'm left now with no other possibilities, why am I always tired, weak, why are basic tasks so exhausting and how can I solve this? I really want to feel more healthy, awake, fresh and more energetic. I stare alot and it feels as if I'm constantly trying to recover from sleep deprivation or something which i'm not. I understand what I just wrote is alot to read and honestly wouldn't blame you for not wanting to answer but I thought I would try one last time before seeing my doctor for the hundreth time. I look around at 90% of the people my age and they seem to look alive, energetic and you can see this just from their eyes. But looking at me is like staring at dead eyes. You can understand my frustration, I hope I can find some answers, opinions or just people who want to try and help on yahoo answers. Feel free to shower me with your answers :)

Description: I'm 15, almost 16. I'm on the heavy side and would like that to change. I'm aware that people have eating disorders and that "Beauty is on the inside" However, I am not an ED patient or looking to change my appearance. I'm merely trying to be more healthy and accept myself more. Any tips? I eat with my family so I can't change meals all that much. I need to fit in exercise around school times and I suffer from depression so I'm not greatly motivated at all times. However some ideas would be great and I'd love to know what anyone has to say on this topic? (: I'm looking for a healthy way to lose weight and keep it off.

Description: Please help me finish this God awful study guide. Thank you (the study guide for my final) 61. Seeing and smelling (and wanting) a freshly baked pie after finishing a big meal can stimulate what kind of reaction? A. the release of endorphins-pleasure molecules that create appetite B. satiation- fullness because food is still in the upper GI C. Nothing- I take Leptin injections that suppress hunger and appetite D. Fight or Flight response causes you to run and hide, and eat the entire pie before anyone else can get it or fight them for it if they try. 62. After eating the whole pie your friend believes she will lose weight fast and without monitoring intake or exercising because the diet product she purchased will change her metabolism. You should tell her: A. That sounds great- what's the name of it? B. Metabolic theories of obesity have given rise to sham diet products, but none produce significant weight loss without diet or exercise changes C. You should continuously change diet pills so try to combat all possible causes of obesity D. If it's Alli- stay close to the bathroom! E. None of the above 63. What are the three indicators used to evaluate risks of obesity A. BMI B. Waist circumference C. Disease risk profile D. All of the above 64. Central (visceral) obesity may be more hazardous to health than other locations of excess body fat. A. True B. False 65.Your neighbor asks why fat located in the stomach is more harmful than fat located just beneath the skin of the thighs,hips and legs. Your answer will be: A. I don't know, go check the internet B. Fat in the stomach is harder than the fat under the skin C. Visceral fat is readily released in the bloodstream and leads to metabolic changes and inflammation process D. Subcutaneous fats are released sluggishly and contribute less to blood lipids E. Both C and D 66. To reduce health risks, many doctors recommend weight loss surgery, but true or false, the long term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery does not depend on compliance with dietary instructions. A. True B. False 67. The two major components of the "energy out" side of the body's energy balance include: A. Basal Metabolism (BMR) B. Voluntary Activities C. Thermic Effect of Food D. A and B E. None of the above 68. College level sports competition requires energy and muscle, but many sports require athletes to "make weight" and benefit from a low weigh-in or actual weight (wrestling, crew, gymnastics). What are some potential health specific to female athletes? A. Disordered eating B. Amenorrhea C. Osteoporosis D. All of the above 69. Your friend gets a major case of Food-borne illness, but after days of vomiting and diarrhea everyone is telling her how skinny she looks. She continues this "weight loss plan" with starvation, purging, and laxative abuse. What risks is she creating for her body? A. Depleted protein and fat stores B. Weakened bones C. Irregular heart function D. Potential liver and heart failure, and death E. All of the above

Description: So in the beginning(the rape happened 5 weeks or so ago with my now ex-bf)I was just sick to my stomach about the whole thing after he broke it off. For me when I'm upset I show it, not to people but myself. I cry. The fact that I haven't cried and am feeling so detached from everyone. Like a co worker hurt her back and last time she did I was so sad for her and I got her flowers etc. This time I knew I was suppose to be sad but I couldn't express that emotion. It was just nothing. I am changing, and I don't know what to do about it. I really don't feel any emotion. Is this a mental coping mechanism? Anyone else have this happen? I work retail so I'm with customers all day. I am usually so personable and I form connections with others easily. I find myself not being able to do that anymore.

Description: I'm age 13. I started my period a little over a year ago. I usually have been getting them at the end of each month. One month I literally got it for a day, super duper light, and then nothing else. The past two or three months I've been expecting my period, but haven't gotten it at all. I am NOT sexually active. No. I have stressed quite a lot in the past few months. Not as much in the month of April. Beginning of this year I've started drinking a lot more caffienated drinks (ex: cokes, diet Pepsi, Starbucks) I have noticed that around the 20th of each month I do get kind of upset and angry easier, which is about the time I should be getting my period. Should I be concerned about this?

Description: 61. Seeing and smelling (and wanting) a freshly baked pie after finishing a big meal can stimulate what kind of reaction? A. the release of endorphins-pleasure molecules that create appetite B. satiation- fullness because food is still in the upper GI C. Nothing- I take Leptin injections that suppress hunger and appetite D. Fight or Flight response causes you to run and hide, and eat the entire pie before anyone else can get it or fight them for it if they try. 62. After eating the whole pie your friend believes she will lose weight fast and without monitoring intake or exercising because the diet product she purchased will change her metabolism. You should tell her: A. That sounds great- what's the name of it? B. Metabolic theories of obesity have given rise to sham diet products, but none produce significant weight loss without diet or exercise changes C. You should continuously change diet pills so try to combat all possible causes of obesity D. If it's Alli- stay close to the bathroom! E. None of the above 63. What are the three indicators used to evaluate risks of obesity A. BMI B. Waist circumference C. Disease risk profile D. All of the above 64. Central (visceral) obesity may be more hazardous to health than other locations of excess body fat. A. True B. False 65.Your neighbor asks why fat located in the stomach is more harmful than fat located just beneath the skin of the thighs,hips and legs. Your answer will be: A. I don't know, go check the internet B. Fat in the stomach is harder than the fat under the skin C. Visceral fat is readily released in the bloodstream and leads to metabolic changes and inflammation process D. Subcutaneous fats are released sluggishly and contribute less to blood lipids E. Both C and D 66. To reduce health risks, many doctors recommend weight loss surgery, but true or false, the long term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery does not depend on compliance with dietary instructions. A. True B. False 67. The two major components of the "energy out" side of the body's energy balance include: A. Basal Metabolism (BMR) B. Voluntary Activities C. Thermic Effect of Food D. A and B E. None of the above 68. College level sports competition requires energy and muscle, but many sports require athletes to "make weight" and benefit from a low weigh-in or actual weight (wrestling, crew, gymnastics). What are some potential health specific to female athletes? A. Disordered eating B. Amenorrhea C. Osteoporosis D. All of the above 69. Your friend gets a major case of Food-borne illness, but after days of vomiting and diarrhea everyone is telling her how skinny she looks. She continues this "weight loss plan" with starvation, purging, and laxative abuse. What risks is she creating for her body? A. Depleted protein and fat stores B. Weakened bones C. Irregular heart function D. Potential liver and heart failure, and death E. All of the above

Description: So, I'm about 23 years of age, average health (honestly, below average lol) and I've been having a stomach pain that's lasted quite a while. I'd say this pain started around 2009, I cant honestly remember if its older than that or not. So anyway, I started having this pain around 2009, didn't think much of it as I am Lactose Intolerant and figured I just need to change my eating habits. The pain started small, went away after a day or so, and only appeared once in a while (2-4 weeks). In 2011 I started Drinking more (do the math, lol) and admittedly went a bit overboard, i.e about 1-2 bottles of brandy (shared with others, mind you) per day. Averaging about 4-7 per week. At the same time I was dealing with a really stressful relationship with a friend. after a few weeks I noticed the pain was intensifying and didn't leave. Every day I'd wake up doubling over in pain. I shirked it off and popped Acetaminophen to pacify it (4-8 pills per day) it intensified to the point I couldn't move and almost passed right out while standing still. I called a friend and had him rush me to the hospital, where I stayed in the waiting room for 8 hours (no joke) wasn't seen or even acknowledged and wound up leaving as the pain subsided. I figured it was triggered by an argument I had with aforementioned friend. The pain went from an average Tummy-ache to a centralized stabbing/burning sensation in one area on my abdomen, in the exact same spot as the pain, I also noticed my abdomen was swollen ( left side, right below lowest rib, about the size of a plum) this swelling has stayed since then, appearing more prominent at times and fading away at times. A few months later the pain had subsided again to a mere tummy-ache, which only peaked as an actual gut-wrenching pain once in a while (1-4 times within a month). It had stayed this way until my newly acquired job. With the start of this new job, I've been under a lot of stress, resulting in me picking up a bad smoking habit. ( peaked around 1 pack per day). Have been employed here for about 10 months now, for the past 9 months my overall health has taken a severe dive. I went through a period where I was so stressed I lost about 20-25 pounds in less than 2 weeks. ( I usually average 165lbs, dropped to 140-145) and haven't seen my normal weight since then. Symptoms: *Constant Tummy-ache feeling *Constant Heaviness of Stomach *Extreme Loss of appetite *Sudden Weight Loss and inability to gain said weight back *Often feeling of Dizziness/nausea seemingly out of nowhere *Disorientation at times *Sudden migraines that seem to coincide with the stomach pains *Infrequent bowel movements, yet increased urination. The pain/pressure intensifies at night and in the mornings. I haven't noticed any specific types of food that trigger/subside the pain compared to any other type of food. Over the past month or so I've had Sushi, Steak, Vegetables, Alcohol (much less than my younger days), fish, chicken, whole wheat, eggs, and so on... so yeah, I've had a pretty diverse diet lately. TUMS used to subside the pain a few years ago back when it was a mere tummy-ache, although, mysteriously TUMS and Pepto Bismol both cause sudden Nausea when ingested nowadays.. I don't use either anymore so I'm unsure the effectiveness of them on the current situation. I stay away from medication of any kind if at all avoidable, so that is to say, I don't take any NSAID's or Aspirin or anything like that which could cause similar symptoms. I haven't vomited anything as a direct cause of this pain ( to my knowledge, as I only tend to vomit when inebriated) and just once has it resembled a tarry/bloody substance. I honestly figured it was due to whatever I had eaten the night before. (went to a party, drank only 2 cups of a weak mixed drink, ate some ralleys, and tried "a legal incense which is most commonly smoked from a pipe to induce a short but intense psychedelic trip" the drug itself had no immediate effect on me (figured it was fake) but nonetheless I Blacked out and woke up covered in this dark black/red vomit that resembled a hell-beast's diarrhea. I had alcohol poisoning (i think) for two days following, where I was constantly vomiting this same substance. I honestly hadn't any clue that it could be an ulcer at the time. thinking back, it does scare me. I know this post was pretty long, But Its getting to the point where I'm constantly logging into Personal time at work due to this. I want to know whether this could be an Ulcer, and how much it should cost? I live in California, and don't make much more than minimum. i have what i can consider insurance through Cigna, but they only cover up to 1000$ of fees,after which I'm subject to at least 20% of the fees, which from my research could still easily reduce my wallet to a pile of pitiful ashes.

Description: 61. Seeing and smelling (and wanting) a freshly baked pie after finishing a big meal can stimulate what kind of reaction? A. the release of endorphins-pleasure molecules that create appetite B. satiation- fullness because food is still in the upper GI C. Nothing- I take Leptin injections that suppress hunger and appetite D. Fight or Flight response causes you to run and hide, and eat the entire pie before anyone else can get it or fight them for it if they try. 62. After eating the whole pie your friend believes she will lose weight fast and without monitoring intake or exercising because the diet product she purchased will change her metabolism. You should tell her: A. That sounds great- what's the name of it? B. Metabolic theories of obesity have given rise to sham diet products, but none produce significant weight loss without diet or exercise changes C. You should continuously change diet pills so try to combat all possible causes of obesity D. If it's Alli- stay close to the bathroom! E. None of the above 63. What are the three indicators used to evaluate risks of obesity A. BMI B. Waist circumference C. Disease risk profile D. All of the above 64. Central (visceral) obesity may be more hazardous to health than other locations of excess body fat. A. True B. False 65.Your neighbor asks why fat located in the stomach is more harmful than fat located just beneath the skin of the thighs,hips and legs. Your answer will be: A. I don't know, go check the internet B. Fat in the stomach is harder than the fat under the skin C. Visceral fat is readily released in the bloodstream and leads to metabolic changes and inflammation process D. Subcutaneous fats are released sluggishly and contribute less to blood lipids E. Both C and D 66. To reduce health risks, many doctors recommend weight loss surgery, but true or false, the long term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery does not depend on compliance with dietary instructions. A. True B. False 67. The two major components of the "energy out" side of the body's energy balance include: A. Basal Metabolism (BMR) B. Voluntary Activities C. Thermic Effect of Food D. A and B E. None of the above 68. College level sports competition requires energy and muscle, but many sports require athletes to "make weight" and benefit from a low weigh-in or actual weight (wrestling, crew, gymnastics). What are some potential health specific to female athletes? A. Disordered eating B. Amenorrhea C. Osteoporosis D. All of the above 69. Your friend gets a major case of Food-borne illness, but after days of vomiting and diarrhea everyone is telling her how skinny she looks. She continues this "weight loss plan" with starvation, purging, and laxative abuse. What risks is she creating for her body? A. Depleted protein and fat stores B. Weakened bones C. Irregular heart function D. Potential liver and heart failure, and death E. All of the above

Description: I have a borderline eating disorder, or that's what my friend tells me. A few months ago I got horrible depression an was to upset to eat. After my stomach shrunk an I only ate dinner. Now I only eat when I'm forced to. I am always shaking an twitching. I don't feel hungry and I'm scared :c everyone takes this as a joke.

Description: I'm not the most unhealthy person but not the healthiest. I try to eat as healthy as I can but sometimes when I try the food tastes really bad. And sometimes if the food tastes bad I will get very sick. Once I ate something I made with lots of vegetables and I got intense and sharp stomach pains and was crying to the point that I could barely walk and had to find comfort on a chair. And the strange part was I never had a problem with any of those foods that I combined in my sandwich in the past. So how can I eat simple but healthy and delicious?

Description: This is for a school research project.... not personal use. - I need to know things like how you felt before, during, was it worth it? what you thought of when you were hungry? how did you stop being hungry and eating? was their a point you could stop when you were happy with your body? ThankYou(:

Description: My boyfriend and I have been together for 8 years, and we each have crazy exes (his is a hypochondriac, mine a pathological liar, although as a deadbeat dad we don't have to deal with him much) and each have a daughter from a previous marriage. Since the very beginning of our relationship I have had a problem with his ex which I am only growing more upset and concerned about, and it is regarding her hypochondria, and how it affects her ability to care for her daughter. This woman has diagnosed herself with myriad diseases, and when her doctor tells her nothing is wrong, she visits doctor after doctor until one of them will officially diagnose her as having whatever she thinks she has. It's a bizarre pattern. So far, she has claimed to have the following: Celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteopenia (to be fair, there is a decisive test for this one, so she may ACTUALLY have it, but she claims it's from the celiac sprue which she most likely does not have), Raynaud's phenomenon, and Addison's disease, among others. Disturbingly, it seems like she might be intermittently cyber-stalking me (she hates me) and seems JEALOUS of the ACTUAL medical problems my daughter and I have. And suddenly, probably without her even being consciously aware of it, she has started mirroring bits of it; suddenly she has a soy allergy (mine), and her daughter may have to give up food for formula (my daughter, temporarily, because of a serious medical condition.) I know hypochondria is serious, and part of me feels really sorry for her, but it's hard to have sympathy for such a raging witch. She keeps herself on a very strict diet, but at least it seems to be healthy, but the thing is, she almost certainly doesn't have to restrict herself in this way. That doesn't bother me. If she wants to spend her life feeling sorry for herself, and going into forums to get "support" from people who probably have whichever illness it is, and going from doctor to doctor, etc. that is her business. She is not my concern. Here is my concern: This hypochondria is also about her daughter. Since her daughter was born, she has been obsessed with trying to get her diagnosed with Celiac, despite her having none of the symptoms, and the fact that although her mom and grandmother are CARRIERS, I don't think either of them actually have it. Regardless of whether or not they do, her daughter doesn't. Yet year after year, she takes her to have these blood tests and throat cultures. A few years ago, she decided that her daughter has EE, although, that might just be attention-seeking. She had the doctor put her on steroids for it, without even telling her father, and we saw mood changes before I did a little cyber investigating myself and figured out what was going on. She's not exactly subtle, and likes to go all over the web trying to get people to feel sorry for poor sick her and her poor sick daughter with their rare diseases. Luckily, the treatment for EE was so expensive, she eventually just went back to having her treated for the GERD that she actually has. (Her dad also suspects the GERD may or may not actually be just a sour stomach from chronic stress, but I don't know about that. Maybe a bit of both.) It could be a lot worse; the unnecessary tests have MOSTLY stopped at this point, and if she wants to tell a bunch of people her daughter has EE to garner sympathy, that at least does not affect her daughter. However, there are some things that are still pretty questionable. She tells all other caregivers that her daughter is allergic to sugar because of EE so basically the only time she gets it is with us. And I have no problem with limiting sugar, just my problem is the disingenuousness of the whole thing that ticks me off. Another concern is that she keeps telling her daughter she has things she doesn't have. The EE, first of all, and she keeps saying it's only a matter of time before she comes down with celiac disease. She also told her she has dyslexia, which she clearly does not. She doesn't like to read very often, but she reads above grade level. I believe she may have dysgraphia, but that's not the same thing, and less of an issue anyway. So my question is really, am I overreacting? How concerned should I be about my "stepdaughter"s welfare concerning this? Like I said, it's not horrifying atm, but I don't expect it to get better anytime soon, and I'm concerned about the psychological effects this might be having on her. I've considered reporting her mom to CPS in the past for this and other reasons, but I'm not sure if having her mother investigated is the right way to go about things. Plus, she would probably suspect it was me or my boyfriend, which would definitely not make our lives any easier. I really have no idea what, if anything, to do about this.

Description: It's Sunday and I have had a sore throat since Thursday. Didnt think much about it til I started coughing last night then I shined a light on my tonsils today and I have yellow spots all over my tonsils. Idk if they're usually there or supposed to be or not. But if you know what's wrong please tell me. I'm a 13 year old girl also I have a stopped up nose so I'm not sure if it is a cold or not because of the spots on my tonsils thanks

Description: Hi I'm a 14 year old female teenager, and I'm 5' 1" and 81 lbs. I've been anorexic for about a year, but now I am taking steps toward recovery. In the last several months, I've only been consuming 900-1000 calories per day, but I want to be able to eat normally again. I actually really love eating healthy, consuming things like yogurt, fruit, nuts, cereal, and oats, but I'm still afraid of gaining weight. I sometimes see myself as too skinny but other times, obsess about having a completely flat stomach. I am Asian, so I have a smaller frame, but whenever I look at my other Asian friends, who are average or slightly leaner than average, I wish I had their body...but I just can't bring myself to gain weight. Whenever I think of gaining weight, I think of fat, but I want to gain muscle. I like eating healthy, and sometimes I want more fruit or want to eat more almonds, peanut butter, or cereal, but I'm afraid of gaining weight. I really want to get out of this. Any advice?

Description: I am 15 years old. I have important exams coming up and I have started my GCSE's as they have entered me and other pupils into some of our GCSE's early. I have French, English, Maths and Triple Science- Biology and Chemistry this year. I'm trying so hard to study but i'm always so damn tired:( like i'm so tired, and sometimes I even feel so depressed. I have anemia, blah but it's getting worse and my doctors aren't doing anything. I have less than three months til all of these exams come up. And I have tried seeing the doctor but no appointments available, literally none! And I need to study for my exams asap :( I tell my teacher but they force me to study immediately, I can't tell my parents because they expect me to get all A's and A*'s in my exams (If God wills, hopefully I do) and I can't tell them. I'm the only daughter in my family, i have 4 brothers and my parents say i'm more 'gifted' than them and so push me even more! :( my goal is to be a doctor. The irony, considering my physical and emotional health is so bad, lol. i'm so stressed and I cry everyday because like idk what to do, I try to study but it's so hard and I don't understand and I'm like completely falling apart.. Please help me

Description: So, over the last couple of weeks I've decided to try and be more healthy! (: I've cut sugar out of my diet, only drink water or health juice, don't eat many fatty foods etc.. Everyday I skip the first meal (recess around 12-1pm) at school and walk/run laps around the school. Then I work out from about 6-7/8pm doing 200 squats, running, 100 sit-ups and 300 star jumps. I have been thinking about my health more than usual and every time I have eaten a meal I get a sick, unhealthy feeling in my stomach. I have NEVER been anorexic or had a bulimic disorder etc. Could me worrying about my health possibly be the cause of me feeling sick? Thanks (: x

Description: Okay so I've been going through an eating disorder for a few months and I wanted to recover. No one actually knows tho. I've been eating about 500 calories or less a day but for the past three days I've been eating over 3000.... Way over. I would try to have a normal meal with my family but I can't stop eating. I would be really full but I just can't stop. My mom doesn't do anything to stop me from my trips to the kitchen cuz she wants me to gain weight and get my period back. Today I binged on a 900 calorie breakfast and had over 5000 calories at my sisters birthday party at ice palace!!!! I'm gonna diiiiiiie!!!!! Right when we came home I went on a walk/ jog for an hour but its no use. I've gained ten pounds in three days and its not water weight!!! I'm planning on starting to restrict my intake to 500- again if I can't start eating normally. Please help!!! Btw I can't distract myself from eating, I've tried. I looked up a bunch of ways to prevent bingeing but none worked. I'm female, 5'6", was 123 but now 130+ I think. And I don't plan on telling anyone here about this so...

Description: Hi! I am a 17 year old girl, 5'6" 115 pounds and I am always extremely fatigued. I have many problems because of this. I wish to be a doctor and am scared I will not make it through school. -I had mononucleosis when I was 13 -I was diagnosed with anxiety and have been successfully treated with Zoloft since I was 15 -I have chronic neck pain and migraines because of the neck pain (straight spine) -I have been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) -I don't get any physical activity because of the fatigue -I have been fatigued since I had mono at age 13 -I do not have anemia but had low faritin levels (successfully treated with iron supplements) -I was tested for viruses which came up positive for herpes 5, maxed out chicken pox levels (zoster virus) (never ha chicken pox in the past), adenovirus, cytomegalovirus and was on lysine and valtrex for 3 months -I am not depressed :) surprise! I'd say I'm in fairly good health minus being soooo tired all the time! I'm tired of being tired! Help :( please <3

Description: So I don't have money for therapy or anything like that, I need to cure myself of binge eating disorder. I'm 5'1", 150lbs, and 15 years old. I binge when I'm bored, or when I'm stressed. I've eaten like this for a long long time and have always wanted a healthy life style. When I was seven I even asked my mother if I could go on a diet. I want to eat healthy and do exercise really bad, but I am very very lazy. The main times when I don't binge is when I'm playing video games that I really like because I get sucked into the game like I'm in that world, so then I don't eat until right after I stop playing or once my stomach growls. I want a healthy lifestyle because I love clothes and shopping, but can't enjoy it because my weight makes me not like most of what I put on. The other reason is because I love hunting, but my health makes it difficult to do it as much as I want. I also recently wanted to do archery for a while, and finally saved up for a bow, but now I don't even have enough strength to hold back the bow long enough and I start shaking. And it's not even set on the minimum required poundage for hunting with a bow. I forget how much it is, but it's around 60lbs I think. But I'm pulling the bow back and shaking when it's only at like, 30lbs. And also I want to be happier both with life and myself, and being healthier makes you feel better. Lastly, I love martial arts of all kinds and it's very difficult to learn them when I don't have the strength and health to do it. So there's a lot of reasons I want to lose weight and be healthier, but I binge too often. With how much I eat, I should be 250lbs, and I don't know why I'm not. So, yeah, self treatment and weight loss advice anyone? Thanks for any help.

Description: For a week I had a funny tummy. I had an appetite but I just felt too tense to swallow much food and my stomach felt full and almost 'blocked'. I was really nauseous, and dizzy too. Because of this, I spent most of the time staying in so dad got me some vitamin D tablets to make up for the fact i wasn't outdoors much. And when i took a tablet, my stomach started waking up and making sounds and although it was aching a bit I could just tell it was recovering. 2 days later and I felt soooo much better, in my head as well as my stomach. So i was pretty happy. So what does this mean? Was I deficient of it in the first place and thats why i didnt feel good? Or is Vit D just good at clearing your stomach? It was like an overnight recovery and I dont understand why it was so effective- i thought it was just a supplement?

Description: So, lately, i realized that i've been feeling really weird and anxious lately and it usually happens when im in a sticky situation or when stressed which makes me feel even more anxious. Like I'd feel tense and edgy and apprehensive, restless. my mind goes blank and listless and i get mini hot flashes, and i become out of focus.. i swear, its so scary.. As a result, my body acts out and my heart palpitates and i get shorntes of breath. My stomach feels sick.. it hurts like a bitch..and as a result.. i literally have difficulty falling asleep because im too anxious to do so which left me with insomnia which has me feeling really irritable sometimes..oh and my muscles feel a bit tense..like in my feet and my chest and i get hot flashes in my feet. so i did some research and watched some videos and i realzied that i have some of the same exact symptoms similar to that of an anxiety disorder/attack and it feels really weird.. Even as im typing this, i feel so anxious and im a bit short breath with heart palpitations.. so im so sorry if this paragraph is a bit confusing.. i just hate this feeling. however though, ive seen some people get anxiety or panic attacks and thankfully mine isn't as bad as theirs but id really hate for it to escalate because the moment that i realized that i may possibly have an anxiety disorder, it became a little worse. i have never told anyone about this although it has been happening for a few years which i only recently realized. If i tell my mom, she would tell me stop saying such negative things about myself and pray. She would literally try to brush me off. Hopefully she would take me seriously because i have always been complaining of not being able to sleep, short breath and heart palpitations for quite some time. Please help. ANY ADVICE ? should i visit a doctor or should i just relax ? is it really possible that i have an anxiety disorder ? i feel so scared and confused.. im so so sorry if my details seem a bit disorganized and all over the place.. I tried my best to explain it at the moment..