How do i tell my mom that i think i have an eating disorder?

Question

i'm 16 & since i was 13 i've had very unhealthy eating habits, if not an eating disorder. i've restricted calories a lot, not eaten for days at a time, binged, purged, over-exercised to the point where i almost blacked out, and used diet pills. i'm 5'5" and about 102 pounds but i don't think my mom noticed anything or is suspicious about my weight because i am very active and involved in sports at school.

i really want to get help but i'm afraid to tell her. how do i do it?? i'm afraid sh'es going to get mad or upset or ashamed.

Answer 1

there's no easy way of telling her. but yes, you have done nothing wrong, but telling her would be a really good idea. why don't you write her a letter if you can't face doing it face to face.

Answer 2

Your mother is the only person in the entire world that you can completely trust! If you tell a friend 99% of the time they will tell someone else and start gossip.

Look for a moment where she is not in a bad mood. Don't tell her when she is super, super happy either. Just find a time when she is in a good mood and just tell her that you need to talk to.

Tell her "don't worry mom I'm not doing drugs or having s*x or anything like that" (or whatever horrible thing comes into mind). Then tell her " I think I am having some type of eating disorder" she will probably say " Oh honey your not having an eating disorder" or something of that sort. And then you will say " well, I think I need to see a psychologist or something because this has been happening and tell her some of the things that you have been doing.

Answer 3

Hey come on she is your mother, the only person in this entire world who can be trusted. Just go ahead and tell her. You have done no crime.

Answer 4

I'm guessing your mother would be glad you trust her enough to tell her.

When you're mom's not busy (like when the two of you are in the car or eating dinner) just say, "Mom, there's something serious I want to talk to you about."

Wait for her to say something so you know you have her attention.

"I think I have an eating disorder.  Can you help me make an appointment to go see a doctor?"

That's all you need for a good conversation opener.  Give her more details, if you want, or they can wait until a later time.

It's great you've recognized this.  It's the first step to recovery.

In the meantime, try to banish the habits.  It'll be very hard- that's why you'll need to see a doctor.

Answer 5

Tell her strait up and honest. As a parent that's what I hope my kids feel they can do. We parents may freak out just a little but that's only caws we want the best and better for our kids than what we had. From what you write, I think you should tell someone, if not your mom then someone else to help you understand whats going on...don't wait. Good luck kiddo, you in my thoughts.

Answer 6

She wont be mad. I am sure she is going to be glad you came to her for help. So tell he so that she can get you the help you need.