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Random quote: Staring at your photograph, everything now in the past. I've never felt so lonely. I wish that you could show me love. Tatu
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Wont get fooled again
Submitted by DarkElegy
All eating disorders can kill! You may be sitting there thinking that "yes it may kill, but it won't kill me I am very cautious about what I am doing!" Wrong all eating disorders can kill. No matter how much you weigh, eat or purge have one bad day and it could all spell disaster. Out of all mental illness eating disorders have the highest rate of death!
Malnutrition is probably the most common / most well known cause of death in eating disordered people. Malnourishment can be under or over eating. The word malnutrition indicates deficiency for energy, protein and micronutrients (e.g. vitamin A, iodine and iron). It can cause severe health risks including respiratory infections, kidney failure, blindness, heart attack and death.
Still thinking this couldn't happen to you because you purge your food? Well i hope your gag reflexes are still ok...
Many bulimic relate deaths include esophageal Reflux, Reflux and Ketoacidosis. Esophageal Reflux is an Acid Reflux Disorders. This is where partially digested items in the stomach, mixed with acid and enzymes, and then regurgitates back into the esophagus. This can lead to damage to the esophagus, larynx and lungs and increases the chances of developing cancer of the esophagus and voice box. Remember cancer kills! Reflux is where no food is kept down at all and if you ever reach this stage you should seek medical advice immediately. Ketoacidosis is where high levels of acids that build up in the blood (known as ketones) caused by the body burning fat (instead of sugar and carbohydrates) to get energy. It can be a result of starvation, excessive purging, dehydration, and hyperglycemia and/or alcohol abuse. It can lead to coma and death. How scary is that?!?
So next time you think "oh my eating disorder won't kill me" just remember it could be that one purge that pushes your body over the edge. That one “fast” that kills you. Or even that over binging that could put you into a life time coma. So next time you fast, binge or purge just make sure you aren't already straining yourself to much, and if you feel you are putting too much strain on yourself try to cut back as much as possible, or eat a little more if you’re restricting.
I know it’s easier said than done but every eating disordered person needs to be aware that they could die from this and be “safe as possible” with their eating disorders. If you feel in anyway ill don’t be afraid to go to the doctors it could be that one trip that saves you. Just remember stay safe, do you really want to be another statistic on an ever increasing list?
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