At what point does not eating enough become harmful?
And if I were to tell a therapist about not eating, would they be forced to tell my parents?
@dancingwhirligigs
hey. i'm not sure if i'm qualified to answer this question, but i found these links that may help -- one, two, and three. if you were to tell a therapist, i imagine yes, they would have to tell your parents, but i guess it depends on the therapist and your condition, really. i'm sorry you've been struggling with eating, and i hope it gets better soon!
@dancingwhirligigs not eating is depriving yourself of a primary bodily function, of nutritients and energy. Yes it is damaging physically. But mentally it becomes damaging when it starts interfernig with your everyday life, your social life, your ability to concentrate on school or work, or with your interest in hobbies and fun activities.
@dancingwhirligigs
Sometimes it helps me to think that food is medicine when i am sturggling with eating something
(oh my gosh, your cat looks exactly like my cat <3 )
should i starve myself to death i really want to
@liam91404 you are the expert on you. Nobody can tell you what to do. But if you're feeling like you're in crisis or at rock bottom, please connect with a crisis help line. They really can help.
@Laralandwhy should i get help
@liam91404 There is nothing you must do or have to do. But if you want to feel better than you do - which I can imagine you want to, if you're in such a bad place that you're considering to harm yourself quite badly - it's very difficult to change your position alone. Getting help makes it so much easier to get on a track to feeling better.
I have been having problems with not eating enough. I have recentally become vegan. It is a good excuse to not eat as much and I seem to feel less guilty when eating. I am a few days in and feel fantastic.And yes the Therapist most likely would tell your parents. @dancingwhirligigs
