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Forum: Eating Disorders October 8th 2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,932
Posted By Jen
Re: Slipping back into anorexia...

Duplicate post.
Forum: Eating Disorders September 12th 2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,997
Posted By Jen
Re: Do I have an eating disorder?!?!?

Hey,

I think everyone's given you some great insight and advice. Since at this point, you've received your answer (that we can't diagnose you with an ED or not, and you need to see a doctor or...
Forum: Eating Disorders July 25th 2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,654
Posted By Jen
Re: Anorexia and insomnia?

To add to that--sleep is a healthy body function. So, if things aren't right, and you're not in a healthy place, sleep won't happen. That's why people with depression often say that they're so tired...
Forum: Eating Disorders May 24th 2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Posted By Jen
Re: Do I have an eating disorder?

Hey Jennifer--to echo what everyone else has said, it definitely sounds like you're exhibiting symptoms that are worth bringing up to a doctor. We can't tell you "yes/no, you do/don't have an eating...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction May 2nd 2010, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,133
Posted By Jen
Re: Does this sound like an addiction/ OCD?

Hey there,

It definitely does sound like some symptoms of OCD. The key is, if it's interfering with your life, you need to get it checked out. Everyone has little "quirks", things they double...
Forum: Eating Disorders April 14th 2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By Jen
Re: When is Anorexia over?

You're welcome :) seems like that's clarified for you so I'm going to close this. But, if you want it re-opened at any point, just send me a PM!

<3
Forum: Eating Disorders April 14th 2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By Jen
Re: When is Anorexia over?

Hey Emma,

This is a really good question! I think that to a large extent all of these terms are individual. Like you said, medically there is a weight at which you need to get to. By diagnostic...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare April 4th 2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,314
Posted By Jen
Re: possible to get pregnant?

In answer to your question--yes, it's absolutely possible. It's always important to use a condom or other pregnancy/STI prevention methods. I would talk with a doctor about being sexually active, and...
Forum: Eating Disorders March 6th 2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,856
Posted By Jen
Re: eating disorder?

Are you able to see a doctor? If so, that's your best bet, because a doctor can tell you exactly how much to be eating. Otherwise, let your parents, or the counselor, help you. Ask them how much you...
Forum: Eating Disorders March 6th 2010, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,856
Posted By Jen
Re: eating disorder?

Hey Camille,

It definitely does sound like you're at risk for developing an eating disorder. The points that your counselor made are all good ones, and they are factors that often can lead to an...
Forum: Eating Disorders February 16th 2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,957
Posted By Jen
Re: Eating Disorder vs. Disordered Eating

Ellie,

Technically, an eating disorder, by definition, can be defined in the DSM-IV. It is a diagnosable illness, and you need to meet a set criteria in order to technically have an eating...
Forum: Eating Disorders February 7th 2010, 02:29 AM
Replies: 2
Triggering: eating disorder
Views: 1,823
Posted By Jen
Re: eating disorder

Hey Jazz,

The truth is, you need help regardless of WHY you're using ED behaviors. Now, that being said, of course it's important to figure out why, and get to the bottom of the issues. But, in...
Forum: Death, Grieving and Coping With Loss January 4th 2010, 01:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,007
Posted By Jen
Re: Cousin Grieving and I'm unsure how to help..

Hey,

I'm sure it's so hard sitting by while he is grieving so much. Unfortunately, it IS like you said--to an extent, you need to sit there and wait until he's ready. Grief isn't uniform and it...
Forum: Eating Disorders December 22nd 2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,842
Posted By Jen
Re: eating disorder or somfin else?

Hey Jordan,

If going to a doctor isn't an option, it's still important to talk to someone. You don't want to end up in the hospital because of this, which very well could happen. A parent, a...
Forum: Eating Disorders December 19th 2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,864
Posted By Jen
Re: So is it an eating disorder, or just a problem?

Hey Laura,

You definitely don't sound crazy or stupid! That's exactly how eating disorders work--they watch out for when you are most vulnerable and then jump and try to latch on. Your brain knows...
Forum: Rape and Abuse October 14th 2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 44
Triggering (Abuse): Songs about Abuse/Rape?
Views: 45,842
Posted By Jen
Re: Songs about Abuse/Rape?

"Long Way to Happy" by Pink isn't necessarily about rape, but REALLY makes me think of it/hits home.

"Luka" by Suzanne Vega is about abuse.
Forum: Eating Disorders October 11th 2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,777
Posted By Jen
Re: Supporting her with her anorexia.

Hey Jess <3

I'm really impressed with this post. You really recognize that you need to put yourself first, and get better with your own things, before you can help someone else fully, and that's...
Forum: Eating Disorders September 6th 2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,791
Posted By Jen
Re: Do I have an eating disorder?

Hey Kayla,

Since we're not medical professionals, I am not able to know if what you are experiencing now is a diagnosed ED or not. However, it definitely sounds like you are experiencing some...
Forum: Eating Disorders August 20th 2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,639
Posted By Jen
Re: Bad Bulimia,suspicious of anorexia, and suicide threats.

Hey there Rachael,

I can hear how nervous and scared you are. What a terrifying thing for you to be enduring and witnessing. People with eating disorders often think that they are in control with...
Forum: Games and Things August 3rd 2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 148,092
Posted By Jen
Re: What are you craving

It is not uncommon for me to randomly start craving deli half-sour pickles :p
Forum: Eating Disorders June 27th 2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,957
Posted By Jen
A Genetic Link Between Anorexia and Autism?

I thought this (http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1904999,00.html?iid=tsmodule) article was so interesting. I included it below but I think it's easier to read by clicking on the link. A...
Forum: Rape and Abuse June 13th 2009, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Triggering (Abuse): was this rape?
Views: 2,244
Posted By Jen
Re: was this rape?

Hey Liz,

What happened to you was NOT your fault. You said no, and he kept going. That's the bottom line. That makes it assault, no questions asked. I can understand the situation you are in right...
Forum: Eating Disorders June 12th 2009, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,954
Posted By Jen
Re: Is this an Eating Disorder?

Hi Maria-
Since we're not medical professionals, we can't diagnose you. But it sounds like you have some valid concerns. You are setting weight targets for yourself, see yourself as fat, feeling ill...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction May 29th 2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,412
Posted By Jen
Re: Books or other reading materials on drug addiction/abuse

Hey Mimi-
Have you read Smashed by RT Koren Zailckas? It is fabulous and a real eye-opener. You can also probably try doing a search on amazon.com or another website--there are so many memoirs out...
Forum: Music May 24th 2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11,996
Views: 487,899
Posted By Jen
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

Quote:
“Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.”
Forum: Music May 21st 2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11,996
Views: 487,899
Posted By Jen
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

Why do all good things come to an end?
Forum: Rape and Abuse May 17th 2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,589
Posted By Jen
Re: Organizations associated with giving support to and/or preventing rape and abuse?

Cody, that's wonderful that you want to get involved! RAINN (the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) is absolutely fabulous and has a lot of good ways to get involved. Here...
Forum: Games and Things May 5th 2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 26,712
Posted By Jen
Re: The Compliment Thread!

Hannah--you're one of the first people I "met" on TH and I love talking to you! You are so sweet, caring and insightful, and you make everyone's lives a bit better just by being in them! :hug:

I...
Forum: Music April 13th 2009, 03:16 AM
Replies: 11,996
Views: 487,899
Posted By Jen
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

"....time is precious and it's slipping away...."
Forum: General Health March 29th 2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,116
Posted By Jen
Re: doctor

That's great that you're going! It is definitely understandable that you're feeling nervous and anxious. Usually a first appointment is about you getting to know the doctor and him/her getting to...
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