Pro-anorexia website problem? *trigger*

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Registered: 07-24-2004
Pro-anorexia website problem? *trigger*
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Fri, 08-06-2004 - 10:43am
Recently, I've been going to pro-anorexia websites a lot. To be honest, I really like them. I know that's sick and that I shouldn't be seeking that kind of information based on my past tendency towards anorexia and bulimia. But I love seeing the pictures of really skinny celebrities and models, and I like to read journal entries about eating disorders. I just can't seem to stop seeking out this kind of information. It makes me feel less depressed sometimes to read it or look at the pictures. Of course, some days I feel really jealous and it makes me more depressed. I don't know whether that makes any sense or not. Does anyone else have a problem with going to pro-anorexia websites?
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Fri, 08-06-2004 - 5:10pm

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Love & hugs, Kristina

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Fri, 08-06-2004 - 11:15pm
I don't have a therapist, but my medical doctor prescribed me Prozac. I just haven't been doing very well lately. I don't want to talk to my parents about the pro-anorexia websites either. They just won't understand. I'm sorry to sound so negative. It's just that my mom is a big part of the reason why I struggle with eating disorders at all. I'm just anxious tonight anyway, and I guess I'm not thinking very clearly. I'm sorry.
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Sat, 08-07-2004 - 8:09am

No need to apologize...you are not being negative, just sharing your feelings. That's what the board is here for. My concern with the Prozac is that it will not make your problems go away. Antidepressants should be given in conjunction with working on your emotional issues. And the way you do that is by working with a therapist or psychiatrist.


I can understand that you don't want to tell your parents. Is there any other way you can get counseling, maybe through a local church (you don't have to be a member and sometimes it's free). Or you could try some 12 step programs. The thing, is you need to do something.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Sat, 08-07-2004 - 10:50pm
My college offers free counseling. Well, it's not really free, but it's a service that the college offers since I'm paying tuition. I may look into that. I'm just worried that they are going to call my parents up and be like, "Guess what??" I know that they probably can't do that, though.
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Sun, 08-08-2004 - 7:41am

No, legally they cannot do that unless you are a danger to yourself, to others, or you are talking about suicide...as far as I know. If you are in college I assume you are 18 or oder, so it's not like you are a child. Just to ease your mind, why don't you call first without telling them who you are, and ask any questions you have, including that one. That should help you to feel more comfortable when you go in for an appointment. Finding a good counselor really does make a big difference.


Check back in and let me know what you find out and what you plan to do.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Sun, 08-08-2004 - 11:36am
Yup, I'm 20, I'll be a junior in college. God, I'm getting old. I'm halfway done with my undergrad studies. That's scary. Anyway, I guess that I'm going to look into counseling when I get back to college at the end of August. They may actually require me to go to counseling because my doctor wrote the college a letter recommending that I don't have a roommate because of depression, anxiety, and mood swings. I guess that I'd like it to be my choice, but it probably wouldn't be such a terrible thing if they just told me that I had to go.