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Rape Victim. Severe Abdominal Pain, Vomiting. Taking Laxatives. See A Psychiatrist?

My parents and adult children have told me I am anorexic and I am wondering if I tell you what is going on if you could tell me if they are correct? I eat maybe once a day and when I do I get extreme stomach aches. I sometimes vommit. I also take several laxatives in a day and I juice some of my foods. In the past 6 months I have lost 75 pounds. I was raped in April of this year and since that it seems that this has started. I am seeing a psychiatrist also. My email is YYYY@YYYY I didn't know this was something that had to be paid fro...I have no credit card so I guess I will not be getting my answer


Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hi,

It appears to me that you are suffering from an eating disorder which is responsible for such a significant weight loss. I feel that your family is right in saying that this could be anorexia nervosa. Many times this may be brought on by stressful events like the one you suffered. Please ensure that your psychiatrist is aware of your abnormal eating pattern and laxative use, so that he or she can assess you and treat you better. You also need to be evaluated for co-morbid depressive and anxiety disorders which are common in such conditions and make treatment difficult.

Hope this helps you. Best wishes.
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Rape Victim. Severe Abdominal Pain, Vomiting. Taking Laxatives. See A Psychiatrist?

Hi, It appears to me that you are suffering from an eating disorder which is responsible for such a significant weight loss. I feel that your family is right in saying that this could be anorexia nervosa. Many times this may be brought on by stressful events like the one you suffered. Please ensure that your psychiatrist is aware of your abnormal eating pattern and laxative use, so that he or she can assess you and treat you better. You also need to be evaluated for co-morbid depressive and anxiety disorders which are common in such conditions and make treatment difficult. Hope this helps you. Best wishes.