TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
for almost a year, i've been binge eating. I have a real problem with it. i'm obsessed with food, weight and dieting. Over the past 3 months i've lost ten pounds, and now im almost underweight. i hate being obsessed about food, but now i can't stop.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
Thank you so much for contacting TEEN LINE. Struggling with weight can be really difficult. It seems like you've been dealing with this for some time now. An eating disorder can be a very serious emotional and physical problem. Have you considered talking with your school counselor or nurse about getting help from a professional? Would you feel comfortable discussing this with your parents? Perhaps your experience would be less overwhelming if you had a stronger support network, like your parents or a counselor.

There is a hotline you can call for the National Eating Disorder Association. They provide information and referrals. Their number is 1(800) 931 2237. They are open from 8:30 am-4:30 pm PST.

You can also call our hotline if you'd like to discuss this or any other issues you may have with someone like me, a teen listener. Our number is 1800 852 8336. Or if you don't have access to a telephone, you can always use our livechat online. We're open from 6-10 pm PST every day.

We hope to hear from you soon,
TEEN LINE