Need help for recovery after undereating

claraxoxo27
claraxoxo27 Posts: 2
in Food and Nutrition
Hi, I have recently developped an eating disorder. Five months ago, I was eating 900 cals a day and running 45 mins 4 times a week, plus hot yoga 3 times a week. I am 5'10 and was 135 pounds back then, but always seemed to want to get thinner. Three months ago, I started eating 400-600 cals a day and walking about 20 mins a day (fast paste). I only ate things such as apples, low fat yogurt, raw veggies and fruits. I began to feel depressed, tired, cold and weak all the time. I dropped 25 pounds and am now 110, I want to start eating more but don't know where to begin. I have been eating 900-1200 a day and doing hot yoga everyday for the past week, and for some reason haven't pooped in over a 7 days (which is making me super bloated). I know this is not a recovery plan, but I have no appetite and feel guilty eating when i'm full. I want to gain weight but am afraid of getting fat at the same time, as stupid as it sounds. If anyone has meal plans, daily caloric intakes, or anything to support me through this, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you

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  • Debbiedebbiey
    Debbiedebbiey Posts: 824 Member
    Nuts & avacados for your heart ! Prob could use some TLC !
  • Michellereducf
    Michellereducf Posts: 168 Member
    You need to contact a psychologist and a physician.
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    You'll definitely be wanting a doctor's help here, you don't want some basement dweller on the internet telling you a whole bunch of made up crap. Talk to someone who reads the most current research for a living.
  • melbatoast917
    melbatoast917 Posts: 370 Member
    This! Not being a jerk, but this is something that we aren't qualified to help you with. You need help - a physician, nutritionist, and a counselor. Eating disorders aren't a casual thing. Please seek help. <3
    You need to contact a psychologist and a physician.
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    You need to contact a psychologist and a physician.
    ^^^^^^^
    THIS
    And if it were me, I'd eat to maintenance for a year.
    Good Luck :flowerforyou:
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
    You'll definitely be wanting a doctor's help here, you don't want some basement dweller on the internet telling you a whole bunch of made up crap. Talk to someone who reads the most current research for a living.

    Oh definitely this.... people on here mean well, but I think at this point you truly need the advice of a professional and NOW... don't wait!
  • zenchild
    zenchild Posts: 680 Member
    See a doctor. Really. My grandmother was anorexic most of her life and it destroyed her brain and her body. And her relationship with her family.
  • claraxoxo27
    claraxoxo27 Posts: 2
    I am seeking professional help, I'm only 16 so my mom mother is taking care of that. I just want support honestly.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    You need to stop fearing getting fat for a start, as that will be a huge hindrance to recovery. At 135 you were far from overweight or fat anyway. I am the same height as you, and I was 140 or so when I started dieting at 13, which progressed into anorexia, I am now 37, with a lot of wasted and lost years behind me, because it never goes away if you don't get a grip on it early on.

    I suggest you turn your focus to getting as healthy and fit as you can, and for those, you need fuel/food.
    Stop fearing feeling full, research as much as you can about recovery from eating disorders, specifically anorexia, so you know what to expect, and gradually increase your calorie intake until you are at a sensible amount.

    Also, follow whatever guidance those involved in your medical care are giving you.
    You will not get fat, if you continue to move about while increasing the amount of healthy, wholesome food you are eating.

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