Hullo,
What I want you to know, is that I care. I care enough to put this all together, I care enough to put myself and all my past on the line to let you know, you're not alone.
Not only, are you not alone, but someone out there is willing to accept you, do their best to help you. Not just the anonymous you, but by name, by your life's story.
What I am not, is perfect, all that I offer is who I am. I am on the same path in life as most people. A road to redemption, forgiveness and acceptance.
Anorexia: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001401/
Principle Points:
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that makes people lose more weight than is considered healthy for their age and height.
Persons with this disorder may have an intense fear of weight gain, even when they are underweight. They may diet or exercise too much, or use other methods to lose weight.
The exact causes of anorexia nervosa are unknown. Many factors probably are involved. Genes and hormones may play a role. Social attitudes promoting very thin body types may also be involved.
Family conflicts are no longer thought to contribute to this or other eating disorders
Bulimia: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001381/
Principle Points:
Bulimia is an illness in which a person binges on food or has regular episodes of overeating and feels a loss of control. The affected person then uses various methods -- such as vomiting or laxative abuse -- to prevent weight gain.
Many more women than men have bulimia. The disorder is most common in adolescent girls and young women. The affected person is usually aware that her eating pattern is abnormal and may feel fear or guilt with the binge-purge episodes.
