TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I realy need help. i have bulimia.I am currently seeing a counsler, but i hate it and its painful and i am extremley ashamed and embarassed.Its not helping. i stopped purging for a couple of days and try to eat healthy but then when i eat somethign junk food i just start throwing up again. i hate it.... i hate myself, im disqusting. i totally idolize thin beautiful girls i have a strong desire to be them im afraid im going to only get worse and struggle with this my whole life and i rea;y dont want to. i hate feeling hatred disquist and unhappy with myself. i just want to be skinny!please help me i feel like no one understands my mom makes me feel stupid for being like this my family thinks im crazy! they are all skinny im the only over weight one. gosh, if only i was someone else.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thank you so much for opening up to us at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are feeling a lot of self-doubt right now and that you are really struggling. I think it is great that you are seeing counselor, but like with any realtionship, you may not be seeing a person who you truely connect with. It is normal for people to switch counselors numerous times before finding a suitable match; counseling should be relief, not a burden. It is important for you to understand that you are not crazy, you are dealing with a disorder that can be treated and dealt with over time. Many teenage girls are dealing with the struggle against Bullemia, and you are not alone. If you are interested in recieving specialized help and counseling, I strongly encourage you to call the National Eating Disorder Association (800-931-2237). Also, please feel free to call our hotline, one of our listeners would be happy to speak with you. We are open everyday from 6 to 10 pm PST and our number is 1-800-852-8336.

a TEEN LINE listener

TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I want to loose weight badly but it just wont come off.Can you help me please?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, I hear that you are really concerned about losing weight. That must be a difficult process for you. Maintaining a healthy diet and excercizing on a regular basis can assist you to have a healthy body. I want to make sure that you are not hurting yourself or your health in any way. Developing an eating disorder can lead to a really difficult position for yourself and may also affect your health. I wonder if there is an adult or someone you feel comfortable talking to about this that can guide you? Maybe even visiting a doctor could help you with a plan. You can always contact us here at TEEN LINE. We are open every night from 6-10 PM PST. The number is 1(310) 855-4673.

a TEEN LINE teen

TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
So I have never been happy with my weight or my body, but I have a normal weight for my age of a girl. My friends have been losing weight with sports, while I have been gaining it, so it made me feel fat. I started to only eat dinner and a small breakfast the past week, but only 4 days after i started, i passed out from really low blood sugar. My friends are concerned about me and think I am going to have an eating disorder if i keep this up, and they don't want me to get hurt again, but i'm not and don't want to quit until i am happy with the way i look, but there are risks. Eating healthier and excerising aren't options because I had already done that before my disorder. Please help me.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds to me that you are feeling very unhappy and insecure with your appearance. I am wondering if you have talked to your friends or your parents about how you are feeling? It must be really difficult for you to deal with this struggle. Weight is always an emotional and physical conflict many people are forced to cope with, especially with all the pressure society puts on people to be thin. There are many outcomes to eating disorders like hairloss, relationship changes, and body transformations. The number for the eating disorder hotline is 800-931-2237 or you can visit their website is www.edap.org. This will help for you to find resources to help you. There is also the Eating Disorders Anonymous, http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org, which has a twelve step program to work through your feelings with others who are going through the same thing. I strongly encourage you to call us here at TEEN LINE at (310) 855-4673. We are here every night from 6 to 10pm PST. We are also here if you want to chat with us live which can be accessed on the teenlineonline.org website. Hope things get better.

a TEEN LINE teen

TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
hi ive recently herd my bf cheated on me with another girl and that afternoon i binged eat nd made my self throw it up every afternoon since then i kepp repeating this behaviour ,it seem like a habbit and i keep doing it i want to stop before it get out control or something happens to me but i just want to keep doing it...

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey! I'm really glad you e-mailed TEEN LINE, it sounds like you're really hurt about your boyfriend cheating on you. I'm really sorry that all of this is happening, it must all be very overwhelming. It's very respectable of you that you want to stop your eating patterns before it gets out of control. Have you tried talking to anyone about what's been going on? Maybe a counselor, trusted adult, or a good friend? I want you to know that this type of eating pattern is really not healthy and can be hazardous to your health. I would highly recommend you to call NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association) at 800-931-2237. It's a toll free helpline that will be able to give you resources and other really helpful information. Also, feel free to call TEEN LINE if you ever want to talk about what's going on, as we'd love to help. We're open everyday from 6-10 pm PST at 800-852-8336. I hope everything works out for the best :)

TEEN LINE Teen

TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I cant stop purging and over exersising. My parents are fed up with me but its like its out of my control.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi. Wow. It sounds like you're going through a rough time. I understand that it can be upsetting to feel that your parents are fed up with you. Do you think that purging and over exercising is a coping method for you? Have you tried talking to someone about this? Like a close friend, a sibling, a school counselor or anyone else you trust and feel comfortable talking to? It sounds like you're really concerned and feel that you have no control. National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) is a helpline you can call to talk about what's going on and help you. There number is 800-931-2237 and their website is www.nationaleatingdisorders.org. Also you can call us at 310-855-4673 or use our livechat. We are open everyday from 6pm-10pm.

a TEEN LINE teen