minniemickey23 wrote:I hope the one poster that is suffering from anorexia gets help. I’m a nurse and have worked in two different eating disorder centers in the past 10 years... those stats (BMI and calories) are not healthy or at all what someone should be when they are “recovered”. I hope no one on this board takes that as something they should strive for.
My heart goes out to them and pray they get better help.
Aaryn definitely eats crappy/on the go, but no where near anorexic-level. Can’t believe I’m defending her but it was one day, and speculating on someone’s weight and scrutinizing it as much as we are (that she wants to be skinny etc) isn’t okay.
I'm the poster you refer to and sincerely appreciate your concern and well-wishes. I just want to echo your sentiment and emphasize for anyone reading that 1000 calories, even of nutritious foods, is NOT something to strive for!! When I stated in my previous post that my healthcare providers and I all agree there is room for improvement, I was trying to make it clear that my situation remains a work in progress. So sorry if I was misleading in any way.
**personal/nothing to do with Aaryn**
Please rest assured that I am under excellent the care of an excellent team. My personal therapist is the director of ED programs at two major hospitals and conducts ongoing clinical research for the NIMH. I've maintained the same weight for over 2 years, bloodwork is better than ever, monthly cycle is restored. For the first time in my life I'm able to fully enjoy food and going out to lunch with coworkers or dates with my bf. 5 years ago my body was shutting down and I never dreamed that any of these things were in the cards for me. Yes, there is still work to be done, but the ugliest parts of this battle are behind me. The recovery journey isn't one-size-fits-all, and this is what mine looks like.
Sorry for the detour...I guess this is why I hesitated to comment for a long time.
**back to Aaryn**
We are kind of beating a dead horse at this point. We all agree she would benefit from counseling and hope she can find a way to start making healthier choices. There is nothing wrong with needing help, and as a mom, she shouldn't hesitate to ask for it. Hopefully her love for those girls will give her the courage to take a positive step.