Anorexic woman on Maury P. show.

[oramar]

Did anyone else see that episode. Possibly might be a repeat. Very, very sad case. She may not?make it. My daughter says looking at the woman makes her mad. She would like to ask her, "why are you doing this to yourself?" I told my daughter that people like that need love and understanding, every negative remark no matter how small will only make things worse. Her condition was so poor I could only watch for a minute or two, hope they took her to hospital for care.

[kats]

Actually, it's been years since it happened. While I was pregnant and after my son was born, I gained weight. Then I tried several diets and went through a period of undiagnosed anxiety and depression. The only result from the diets was that I gained more weight. Last year, I even got quite ill from the anxiety and was diagnosed with Irritable bowel syndrome. I have since been on a very small dose of Celexa (an anti-anxiety med). I have recently also learned about a way of eating called the zone. I haven't been super strict with it other than to drastically reduce the amount of carbs from pasta, potatoes, bread, and rice. I pretty much don't eat them at all any more. I also have been going the lap pool 5 mornings a week. Basically, I am starting to finally lose this weight, but in a safe and healthy way.

[zambezi, BSN, RN]

There is a great book out, an older book actually, it might be biographical (but mabye fictional???I have not read it in a long time) Titled "The Best Little Girl in the World" it talks about one a familys sturggle with eating disorders...I can't remember the author.. Very interesting but sad...