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writes:I think I need help. I'm 21 years old, 5' 4", and 118 pounds. I can't eat. Every time I look in the mirror, all I see is a disgusting mess and I hate myself more and more every time I feel a hunger pang. Two months ago I was 135 pounds, and I should be proud of myself for losing something, but I can't seem to focus on anything more than the fact that I feel like everyone I see is staring at me and thinking about how fat I am. I know that isn't the case, but I can't help but feel it. I gave in and ate a cheeseburger today and I haven't stopped crying since. I hate myself so much! I can't stop running or walking or doing anything I can to burn calories. I'm so afraid of becomming fat. My mother was obese to point that her body could not support the weight of her standing for even five minutes. I always feel like I'm not doing enough to be thin. I feel like I never will be thin enough, even when I know that those are my ribs I am seeing in the mirror. Reply to this Question
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reader, PeterPan +, writes (4 June 2008):
 I would really like you to listen to me very carefully. You may not like what you hear, but I think you should do as I suggest. You need to speak to a psychiatrist as soon as you can. Print this question and bring it with you. You need somebody that can give you an objective response because to my ears, you've got a borderline eating disorder. I don't know enough to give you advise in this case to make s suggestion...other than suffer alone, OK?
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reader, Collaroy  +, writes (4 June 2008):
 Hi there,
Please please go and see someone face to face. Pick up the phone and talk to your Doctor or look up the yello pages to see what services are provided in your local area.
The aunts here can offer you all the words of wisdom they can provide, but you will still be sitting in a chair by a computer when it is done. You need to get out of the house and talk to someone who understands what you are going through.
Talking to someone who is trained to deal with your situation is the only way it is not going to escalate out of control.
One of the saddest things I ever saw was a beautiful young lady I worked with slowly starve herself to death over the course of 2 years. I pray it won't happen to you.
Please seek professional help.
Good luck
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