Shan
Dear friend and sufferer, I am 25 years old and had anorexia and bulimia since a child. I also had severe depression, all of which was caused by childhood abuse. Thankfully, I am over all of that now although I do sometimes have relapses in times of stress and/or anxiety. I am determined to never go back to that way of life again. Not only did it screw up my physical health, but the bizarre eating patterns also drastically affected my mental health. I know how you think that you are in control of your life by controlling what you put in your body but you are not. I would really like it if you would e-mail me at thehappyflower@hotmail.com. Hopefully I will be able to give you some support and encouragement. I know that this problem is difficult for people to understand who have not had it. I hope I can help in some way. By the way, I am in Australia. Shan