Pregnant with an Eating Disorder?

Question

I'm 28, 24-weeks pregnant, and have a 15-month old daughter. I've been struggling with an eating disorder for the past 14-years and I can't seem to fight this battle. I'm thin obsessed and I know I need to gain weight for the health of my baby, but it's so hard fighting the weight gain. I've had bulimic urges lately. I noticed they are caused by the indigestion I've been feeling during my pregnancy. I've managed to keep myself out of the bathroom, thanks to my daughter being around me all the time. I've also had some anorexic urges where I just don't want to eat, just to be thin and not gain any weight.

Has anyone ever gone through this? Is there any advice anyone can give me to fight this thin obsession? I'd like to stop being so obsessed with thinness, but I get this great feeling when I do lose weight and feel thinner. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks for listening

Answer 1

Gaining weight can be challenging for anyone - and if anyone tells you that it doesn't worry them in the least little bit - they are not being honest with themselves.  

It's hard to go from "stay thin, don't gain, watch what you eat" mode, to "increase calories, gain weight for your pregnancy" ... especially if you have an eating disorder.  

Focus on the end result, your new baby.  Tell yourself that the baby didn't chose to be here and deserves the best start possible.  Be mindful of what you eat and the exercise you get.  You DONT have to over do eating.  

Once your baby is here, try losing the weight in a healthy way.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

I've been there huni:( I'm 26 now and was 20 when I got pregnant. I was 106 at 3 mts.and 5'7 . If I felt like I ate too much I puked because ppl do have morning sickness. I know that's sick but, it a hard thing to deal with especially when ur pregnant. I've been dealing with mine for 15yrs. and still struggle. Lots of luck sweety!!! If u need someone to talk to ......I'm here~Rachel R~

Answer 3

I myself have not had to deal with this. I can tell you that my child goes to school with a child who's mom has an eating disorder and did not eat when she was pregnant. Her child has many special needs because of her actions. He is slow to learn,has social difficulties, and has a hard time eating solid food. Get help now! Your unborn baby  needs nurishment for development. Your 15 month old needs to see you eat healthy. At this point it's not just your disorder. Best of luck to you and your family.

Answer 4

Well the question is simple. Do you want your baby to die?