This isn't a competition, it's quite disrespectful to try to make it so. I'm sorry if you have/had anorexia, but this isn't the who has it worse Olympics. I suggest medical help, and the knowledge whether or not you are if you have anorexia you will always see yourself as overweight. Posting a comment like that, however, where you seem like you try to make your own situation seem worse helps no one and actually makes it harder for others to feel sympathy.

I think it's important to remember that your friend is not a trained professional and it's ok that they don't know what to say. good for you for communicating with them but I do also advise that you speak to a doctor soon.

Hang in there OP! Everyone here at FML is rooting for you! I'm here if you ever need to talk. I also cannot recommend more highly talking to a therapist or school counselor. They are amazingly helpful at things like this. Good luck!

I'm glad that you explained and she understands, but you really need to go to professionals. It's not a fix-all, but therapy and medication really do help.

I'm just saying... You should tell your parents. They'll be more willing to help than you think, and you need to get over being scared to tell them. When I was going through that I felt the same way about my parents. Eventually, though, they found out because not eating for as long as I did put me into cardiac arrest. Not saying it will happen to you, but you can really do some damage to yourself and might end up having health problems. You'll feel so much better getting it off your chest. If you're not ready yet, I understand, but I really hope you consider it. Otherwise, try talking to your counselor at school. That's what I did when I was avoiding telling my parents, and she was super helpful in talking to me and getting confidential help. In my experience they don't tell your parents. Wish you luck OP!

Have you considered that there's maybe a physical reason you might be feeling this way? As in - have you gone to see a doctor? Depression can manifest as a lack of appetite, but there are also illnesses that have a negative effect on your mood. You might not want go see a professional for your mental symptoms because you don't want to get your family involved (though honestly, I'd urge you to reconsider) but you should at least go see a doctor about the physical symptoms.

54, I just gotta say that sometimes, going to your parents isn't the solution. I don't know what her parents are like. Maybe they're abusive? Maybe they're the reason she suffers from these problems? So I think it should be up to her if she should tell them or not. Seeking help, however, is a good idea. 56, Technically, depression *is* a physical problem - it's a change in how one's brain works which causes a myriad of problems. That being said I still think your advice is good.

Honestly, unless your parents are abusive or something, talking to them is the best thing you could do. If you really have lost a lot of weight, they have likely noticed and just didn't say anything. Its not like they are going to be mad that you bothered them with your problems!

As someone who knows what you're going through on a super personal level I understand. Not wanting to involve your parents is natural but even if that's the case do it anyway. Because if they are at all decent parents they will realize they could potentially lose their kid to a horrible thing. And if they don't get it then you can go to a medical professional on your own and tell them that. If their reaction is even abusive, emotionally or otherwise, there are things that can be done to get you the help you need. Just try it because trust me it helps. Message me if you want in here for you :)

Hi, OP! I just wanted to say that you're going to be fine. I went through this same exact feeling seven months ago. I had lost tremendous amount of weight and i was always hungry but never could swallow down food. And when I could I would either throw it back up without wanting to or it would be so little that I wouldn't feel like I was actually eating. What did help was trying to do things I loved doing. Often I wanted to stop and just give up but it helps a lot because eventually you learn to love it again. Also, people. Your family and friends are important try to go out a little more or just have a friend come over. And make yourself eat something little by little every day. Nothing with too much flavor because it might cause your body to reject it since it has been a while. You have to teach yourself how to eat again basically. I am now a little better with my weight. My bones aren't showing anymore and I don't feel nausea all the time. So it does get better. I hope you're able to get back to where you were!

Sounds like gastritis. You should still see a doctor incase anythings wrong.