thinkhappythoughts's Advice

• A user appalled at suicide advice
  It would be great if everything that came up under suicide, anorexia, bulimia (and all the misspelt versions) could be monitored in some way. At the least, make sure there is a series of help lines, or info sites that are prominent on any topic contain...
  
  
• Can you OD on Prozac?
  hmm. it's likely you'll just puke them up, or, worse, they could do serious damage (to your brain, etc) but leave you well and truly alive.
  
  
• What exactly do bulimic people do?
  XXx XXxx XXxx --Hi, Bulimics binge(eat heaps) then try to get rid of the calories by -- throwing up (ruins your teeth, causes electrolyte(chemical) inbalances in your stomach, hurts your throat and digestive system, can cause your heart to beat...
  
  
• How can I stop my eating disoder?
  Hi, It's important to get help as soon as you can. Look up the services available in your area. Go to your school counsellor, or anyone else (try some help lines) and say you need info. If you're worried about them telling a parent, say it's for a ...
  
  
• What's a healthy weight for my height?
  http://ww.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_height.html that will be accurate for your age. really though, if you go out, play some sport, and eat lots of fruit and veg, you can't go wrong
  
  
• How much should a 13 year old weigh?
  Throw away the scales! Play sport, eat a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with lots of veggies, and you'll be fine! http://ww.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_height.html that answers your question though. Just type in your weigh...
  
  
• What are some safe Laxatives to take?
  Abusing laxitives will only wreck your system, (so that you are dependant on them). They don't stop you absorbing calories either. If you think you might have an eating disorder, ask for a referal to a psych from your doctor. They have to keep it c...
  
  
• Any advice on how to feel better after not eating?
  Eat. If you can't do that yet, drink milk, juice, soup etc. If you have an eating disorder, get help. Go to your local doctor, and ask them to refer you to a counsellor. Read up on eating disorders. Spend more time doing things you like. Or (wh...
  
  
• How can I resist tempting foods?
  Say to yourself; I'll have a little bit then walk away. Or, I'll only have as much as (name here) does. A little doesn't hurt. Remember, try not to get too stressed out about it! That never helped anyone. Truly. Stress= weight gain. Go for a walk~t...
  
  
• How can I stop bulimia?
  Drink lots of water, play some sport (try out a team sport- that way you'll be focused on having fun). Throw out your scales, and whenever you feel like throwing up, take yourself for a walk. For the past year, I've been bulimic, and have put on 8k...
  
  
• What we do with our self-destructive stepdaughter? (100%)
  Good Luck. Tell her she's worthwile, but in her language. I hated being sat down by parents and told "I will always love you. " It's patronising. Just casually, and repeatedly tell her you are willing to help in whatever way. Hope that was usef...