A day in the life of Anorexia

*TRIGGER WARNING* (Behaviours and daily life with anorexia are mentioned, if you are easily triggered please think before watching). A little insight into what it's like living day to day with an eating disorder. Nothing can really explain what it's like or how much it consumes your entire being but this is just a little idea without going into too much detail.

[@alicat137]

When I had anorexia nobody cared and when i said something about it they’d just say “you’re not skinny enough to be anorexic”

[@kourtneya290]

Nobody notices me. Not even my best friends. It’s alright. I don’t want to be noticed I want to continue. I want to be tinier. My mom always says my legs are tiny but no I don’t think.

[@robijuli236]

Well that is @ least 2 ppl so don’t say nobody cares.. some of us actually have no one :/

[@alicat137]

robijuli236 i never said nobody cares.. i’m sorry if i offended you?..

[@october8260]

That’s what I say to myself... I am anorexic, but I don’t believe it because I still have a chubby tummy and no thigh gap.

[@n.a4944]

Yeah nobody always say me you're slim but not so skinny... At this type of moment I just want to say : guys you don't have to be skinny to be anorexic... Look at me I'm underweight I have an eating disorder... But you don't know that because I don't want you see me the way that I saw myself... I hate me and I'm so ridiculous to explain the unexplainable...

[@jamieheim5234]

This is like exactly my daily routine just that my mom doesn't check if I'm eating anymore...

[@MyahhYup90]

Jamie Heim my mother sees that I skip meals and never eat and just doesn't address it. I don't think she cares ..

[@earthandfire4840]

You need to care for yourselves. Many parents feel helpless, some turn a blind eye because they struggle to admit it or it could be anything. Please take care of yourselves and reach out. Only we can help ourselves, support and people can help but at the end of the day we only have ourselves in this world and we need to have control. x

[@thecharr123]

I used to be like this but i'd skip breakfast and lunch. Couldn't concentrate or think about anything other than food. I had so little energy at school sometimes i'd fall asleep during lunch, my friends made fun of me for being so concerned about calories and exercise and it just made me feel worse. I'd keep track of all my friends caloric intake and wonder how they could eat without a single questioning thought. Holidays and weekends were the worst, i'd often binge because i'd have nothing to distract myself with and i'd feel shit for the following week and i would purge every night after dinner. Before i got admitted i ate one meatball and a few spinach leaves the whole day and even purged that. i'd obsessively weigh myself and do crunches in the dark after i went to bed. I'd have dreams of me eating delicious foods like cheeseburgers and pasta... that's how much my life revolved around it. I'd spend ages counting my caloric intake and output for the day and knew the nutritional value of every food in the house, even the cat food. I'd bake and watch food videos obsessively, cooking them for my family and watching them eat it. I'd always have a piece too but then i'd go and purge it up. I hated it. I hated it so much. I hated sitting after a purging session, wondering why the hell i was doing this. Why i was destroying myself for some 'perfect' body. I hate anorexia. But i'd do it again. I'd go through all the pain just to make the voice happy. Just to feel like i'm worth something.

[@miamello9285]

Omg this has been me for the last 2.5 years

[@serafina.x6671]

Same

[@yikelly1559]

I can totally relate ...

[@jasiqueen875]

Cheri Li van Zyl that’s so sad hearing it from someone else than yourself. I know that I do 100% the same thing to myself but I can’t stop . I don’t purge I use laxatives from time to time but not so often because I’m normally on a liquid fast everyday until I get to hungry and then I usually eat 500calories and then I would lax it out

[@elizaj6499]

I can relate so much oml

[@ariashanks3893]

This is so real, it's scary..

[@dollyp0p]

everyone said im sick i didnt believe them but my days are going like this

[@fallenill2397]

OoF

[@bellaxbts2819]

I saw u on another vi

[@maryrose9965]

This is insane.. You literally described the past year of my life

[@Cherry-wg4os]

+Jeon Jungkook i was the same!!! message me on kik, insta or snapchat if you ever need support cherryiwesr

[@user-qn2ey6gk4m]

...army :D...aw :(

[@lcvebiscoff]

Jeon Jungkook omg...army?

[@daniella6133]

[@evitaviitala6189]

omg army. and yeah I can relate too

[@joannathekiiid6963]

It's all like a blur, I feel you.

[@MrMurphytomato13]

My best friend has anorexia and this video sort of showed me the thoughts that might go through her head when she does certain things. I'm always so worried about her and she's not the same person at all anymore and I just want her back.

[@emc5807]

IamAWorm is she better now

[@depressedlesbian1475]

Update?

[@BP-gq9pe]

How is she now?

[@gokittygooo]

how is she now? i hope all is well.

[@louiibree]

Hi this is such a late reply but my best friend does too and I feel exactly the same way…. I get worried sick and cannot remember the last time we properly laughed together. Hope you’re both ok now as it has definitely had a big effect on me subconsciously in terms of anxiety etc

[@dellaandonovska8413]

how is it possible to be that pretty like im just wondering

[@LotusLou]

+Della Andonovska you're being too lovely! x

[@VeraBenson40604]

puberty

[@takeabiteoutoflyme3674]

Vera Benson Lol

[@serien2782]

makeup

[@CoffeeJet]

Della Andonovska she had to struggle to get that body. She had to go through an eating disorder for that.

[@franvalenzuela4045]

I was about to go into tears. I struggled with anorexia, and later on binge eating, but watching this, the feelings of dizziness, physical soreness and guilt and nervs just come back. It's been 3 years but it's still hard for me to talk about it, specially since my recovery involved being overweight, because the thoughts sporadically come and i used to shut them by eating. Hope no one goes through the same as us did. I wouldnt wish it on anybody.

[@LotusLou]

+Flan DeVainilla :( I'm sorry it bought it all back. I really hope that you're in a better place right now, even if it's a tiny bit better than before. Keep fighting it, I know it's exhausting but you can do it xx

[@caidendaniel4537]

“Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand” Matthew 3:2 ❤❤

[@nicole-no4dm]

You're extremely brave ❤️.

[@LotusLou]

💚💚💚

[@natalialovemiki]

That's a little bit like my life is... Before, I could go without eating for like, a week, hiding food, throwing it out and lying, all the time. Right now, it's a little bit better, my boyfriend is forcing me to eat something everyday, sometimes it's dinner, sometimes it's only a half a sandwich but he's always watching me while I'm eating... He and my best friend are the only ones that know it and I know that they're there for me... Every person that is reading this, I hope you won't get an eating disorder because it's horrible... And if you're reading this and have an eating disorder I think you should think about it, that you should tell someone that is there for you, someone that you know will support you! And IF you don't have anyone you can ALWAYS kik me "straaaaanger", I'm always here for you! You're beautiful! ❤️

[@natalialovemiki]

Oh, and I wanted to say something else too, even if you feel happy that you did lose weight, you won't be happy for long, that won't be enough. I mean, I did loose 10 kg and I was happy but then I wasn't, I wanted to loose more... That's when my boyfriend helped me, please, don't do this to yourself...

[@Lovesunshinebreath]

I've been very close to have an eating disorder. But my father has always been there to open my eyes and help me fight it. At some points I hated him for making me eat, I would scream and go crazy, but hey... I am strong and he makes me even more strong. For everyone fighting this monster, IT IS POSSIBLE

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for leaving this & spreading a positive message xx

[@sarahhynfield4715]

I’ve known several people with anorexia, and I’ve always been keen to learn more about it so I can support their health. But MAN, watching all these KZbin vids, there is such an encouraging community of people in eating disorder recovery networks, you guys are amazing. It’s like a family. I wish my bestie had had these resources when she was starting her recovery. Keep doing stuff like this. It’s rly helpful. 💖

[@meeloonie]

this is real. losing weight became my purpose too. I would drink almost 6l of ice cold water and tea to lose weight every day which caused severe issues on my health, still and it was over a year ago. I am never really 'awake' always dizzy and super tired even after a good 13 hours sleep. it's not beautiful to be anorexic and oh god nothing to aim for. I would lie to my friends and family that I had already eaten or that I would not like that food or that I would eat later whatever. I would look for the most irrelevant things to lose weight. I am so angry all the time I don't have any nerves for anything. Every time I 'recover' I feel like I am going the wrong way and like the disease would make me feel good and not eating. As I am writing this my stomach feels so heavy. There is nothing else I would think about or more specifically not without thoughts like 'yeah, but you got to lose weight for that' 'just pull yourself through for 2 months then you can go swim with your friends' 'before you'll go there you got to lose weight' 'have more ice cubes they burn calories' I can't do anything without having thoughts like this. I do not really have a goal in life other than being skinny so I guess this is what is keeping me alive and which is why i can't let go of it. and yes i could pay a therapist for telling me all the things I already know or I could just go on and hopefully be what I want someday. I do want to be other things than skinny but being thin is my key to everything. I am not struggling it actually makes me feel so good when I don't eat when I skipped a meal I can't even tell I feel safe I know this sounds stupid. but 'ana' when you romanticize it is a person that looks for the good in me and gives me the strength to go on and cares for me.

[@LotusLou]

Nothing good at all... although at the beginning you may see some kind of 'purpose' there truly is nothing good that comes out of anorexia. It will ruin your whole existence- you become so lifeless and dethatched from reality. On top of that it almost changes your personality and turns you into this compulsive liar with angry traits as fulfilling the eating disorder behaviours comes above everything. 'Ana' is an absolutely ridiculous concept and deep down you know that your eating disorder is slowly taking everything away from you; every opportunity, every experience and every relationship. Losing weight is not your purpose. Being healthy and the best version of yourself is your purpose. Look at everything from someone else's perspective if it will help you- what are you doing to yourself. Physically and mentally you are deteriorating and the sooner you can come to terms with this, the better. Recovery is the hardest thing I have ever committed to. There is no simple quick fix from anorexia. Somehow you have to believe in yourself and see your own worth. That could be with the help of a therapist, friend, family member or teacher/colleague. Moving forwards on your own is a very difficult thing to achieve because anorexia will remain so strong when you keep things to yourself. It seems to me that you are struggling, but that you do know that this behaviour is not healthy or okay. Anorexia will convince you that recovery is the wrong pathway, but in reality it is the only way to live any sort of 'normal' life. You have to fight and push each day to move forwards. Feed a small bit of positive energy into your life and with time, energy and effort positivity will keep feeding back. Thoughts might keep coming back, as they will, but you have to counteract it with reality. I really hope that you seek some kind of help and support and realise that you are worthy of recovery.

[@spicypisces345]

i have anorexia, and it is absolutely horrific. this is so frightfully real! you’re amazing for making this . why? because it can help others understand what some people go through on an everyday basis.

[@elainenunnery9963]

I've never seen another girl with hair like mine til I ran into this video! My hair curls at the bottom just like yours! I hope everything's going well!

[@aoifequigley3612]

Mine is the same. so annoying for topknots

[@elainenunnery9963]

Aoife Quigley Yep I feel you!

[@baileestachlewicz6506]

That’s my hair 2 it sucks

[@viktorija.s3056]

That's really semiler to me.I eat 500 calories a day.I don't eat in school and i have 0 energy.I'm scared of gaining weight😕

[@Hawkinz]

You're very well spoken, great video. I hope your progress is going really well!

[@LotusLou]

+Hawkinz Thank you! I'm at home for Christmas at the moment, so I'm eating more with my mum and family around..

[@louisepi6097]

Thank you for simply explaining the circumstances of having an eating disorder as they are or at least how as they feel like. Thank you for pointing out the discrepancy between the rational awareness and the contradictory dominance of an eating disorder. I am equally devastated and relieved that I can finally identify with and feel understood by such a sensitive image you've shown.

[@Jo__s]

you're so brave for talking about this i don't know you but i'm SO PROUD OF YOU !!

[@LotusLou]

+jouri aljasser

[@bellaterlich9905]

I'm currently in recovery of anorexia, I feel your pain. 💕😓

[@09cokeefe]

you have a very similar voice & accent to Princess Diana

[@Michelle77Va]

She had an eating disorder as well

[@emmawigand8246]

i have a undiagnosed eating disorder i have the same thoughts and issues daily but i go 20-30 hours a day if i dont eat at a certain time i go insane im like "if i eat to late i will have to just do a 20 ish hour fast then but if i eat at 4 i can do a 30 hour ish fast im always dizzy and constantly in pain i always get bloody noses I weigh myslef in the morning and after my shower at night i purge multiple times a week i know how it feels my sister is trying to help me but keep it a secret at the same time

[@louisea3867]

Stay strong, hope you feel better

[@NikeAirJordanGabes]

That's "Intermittent Fasting", but anyways, I hope you're doing better now!

[@BirdyMum]

+Christian Gabriel Torres Funes not if you are restricting heavily when you do eat. If her body is crumbling under the pressure so badly then she isn't partaking in healthful I.F., it's disordered eating and/or an actual eating disorder.

[@NikeAirJordanGabes]

+Andrea Johnson (birdymum1990) Agreed

[@hallieodell6093]

Me too

[@juicystar261]

I'm 18 and I've recently been through treatment for my own eating disorder. Thank you for being brave enough to share this, it means a lot that you are willing to talk about something so difficult and so personal to help others. Best wishes x

[@LotusLou]

+KattCarlsonn You mean a lot to people, remember that. Well done for going through treatment, I hope that you're doing okay. Thank you for being so kind xx

[@christinaa.2302]

I can relate to this so freaking much, but it's comforting to know that others are going through the same exact thing. I have a twin sister too so I can relate even more to this. Stay strong, you're beautiful 💗

[@LotusLou]

+Lucy Bolt Hi lovely, thank you for commenting :) I'm glad you can relate to it too, you're not alone in this xxxx

[@btypo56]

your hair is gorgeous xx

[@LotusLou]

+Elizabeth Ann Thank you lovely!

[@laurazeller4449]

I’m very proud of you sharing your personal story on such a personal addition. You doing this video has helped many people that feel very alone know they are not the only ones that have a very dark secret. I’m 52 and have struggled with anorexia since I was 14 but never had the courage to do what you’ve done here! You are a beautiful, strong young lady! I hope you’re ED has taken a backseat in your life and you are thriving in a wonderful life! I’m sure you know this already. But always remember, sometimes we have setbacks. But that’s all they are..is a setback. God bless you beautiful lady ❤️

[@alannahselva2806]

Watching this makes me so so grateful that I was blessed with the strength to recover and now after 3 years am very nearly recovered and happy again. I hope you are keeping well and know that your are beautiful and amazing x

[@LotusLou]

+Alannah Selva It's such an achievement to have nearly gained recovery and for being truly happy again, you should be proud of yourself. Thank you for being so supportive and kind xxx

[@alicelam129]

This is so open, honest and terrifying at the same time. You communicated all these thoughts so well! I'm glad you're doing better and thank you for raising awareness of this awful disorder. :)

[@LotusLou]

Thank you so much xxx

[@kimhuongtran5681]

This is so relatable. I want to recover, but sometimes I am afraid and just wanna give in. I notice my menstruation hasn't come this month, which means it is getting worse and I started to panic. I tried to eat a little bit more and exercise less during the past few days and today I had a breakdown. I cried and tried my best to calm myself down. I'm scared and I need more motivation, but noone but me knows what's wrong with me, as mental illness is not a matter of concern here, no therapist whatsoever. The only redeeming feature is that I still am quite outgoing, trying to hang out with friends instead of pushing them away.

[@violettabutler836]

I understand how you felt!!! I have been struggling for 8 years now. It's always in my mind

[@mintghost]

This is so relatable. I'm so sorry you had this happen to you. I know how hard it can be, so I really fell you are brave to tell your story..

[@BirdyMum]

Your courage is incredible, and I couldn't imagine how to explain the horrors of the illness more eloquently. I wish you all of the luck in the world with a healthy future free from relapse and obsessive thoughts xx

[@LotusLou]

+Andrea Johnson (birdymum1990) Thank you so much. It's very kind of you to take the time to write such a nice message xxx

[@sarahok4197]

It takes a lot to come as far as you have come and regardless of anyone who posts negative comments on this video I really hope you know how strong you are to be fighting for recovery . You are truly an inspiration to anyone else who is struggling you are an absolutely beautiful girl and I wish you all the best for the future! Keep going !

[@LotusLou]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it xxxxx

[@frankreader3172]

You are wondeful and very brave to share your story with us. I empathised a lot with what you said, mainly with the control part. Thank you again for sharing and take care!! Sending you a hug :D

[@abbieamavi]

You are honestly so so beautiful, like I noticed right away at the thumbnail ... this was so hard for you to post, but you did a great job, so strong xx

[@LotusLou]

+guthyjuki874 Thank you for being supportive, you're so kind xxxxx

[@AlexRoshanStewart]

Thank you so much for making this. It takes a lot of courage. So glad I found your channel. *Subscribed*

[@namrahkhan4586]

I really hope that this journey only gets better for you. You're so beautiful, strong and brave to share something so personal and painful. I've never had an eating disorder but was curious to see how it started or how people felt when they had such conditions. I can now be much more empathetic and compassionate to people suffering through such conditions so thank you. God bless. x

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for sending this message. I'm happy that it has helped you to understand eating disorders a bit more- the more that people can be compassionate towards those suffering, then the less stigma will be attached to the illness. Thank you for your support, sending love xx

[@smcco27]

How brave of you to speak about such a harrowing illness - such beauty inside and out!

[@LotusLou]

+smcco27 Thank you for being so kind & supportive! xx

[@swampghost8271]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’m currently experiencing health issues due to my reliance on anorexia and it’s gotten to the point where the people who are in my life need to know about it in case I pass out and hit my head or j have a heart attack so they can relay info to paramedics or doctors. It’s so nice to see a real video on the reality of living with an eating disorder. So many sources just talk about what people are seeing as opposed to what’s going on in the eating disordered brain. I’m gonna use this video so if anyone in my life has any questions about why or what I’m doing I can show them this as I don’t know if I’m ready to answer those questions myself.

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for your kind words. Eating disorders are very complex and it's so difficult to explain what's going on in your head to those around you (add in the pressure/expectation to look a certain way and trying to make sense of your own thoughts and it gets even more confusing). I'm glad you can use this to help people close to you understand, hopefully they can support you more if they know what's going on. I hope that you are able to get the help you need

[@CypriotSister]

You're soo brave to make a video on this topic..I never could..

[@LotusLou]

+Cypriot Sister I'm so nervous about it still.. thank you for watching xx

[@emilykline5035]

and there are so many people who are relating to the video. people who are speaking out

[@Rachel-k8]

thank you so much for this. You understand and speak the struggles and hearing your voice knowing I'm not alone means so much. Sending all my love and hugs. I hope you are well

[@LotusLou]

+Rachel Roberts Thank you for sending such a nice message

[@irina315]

You feel like home. I can see that your life is gonna be amazing ^^ I hope you're feeling better, thank you so much for this video ❤️

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for being so kind, it means a lot to me xxx

[@sniffcats]

thank you for sharing your story. you are so brave and your words matter a whole lot. it's nice to know you're not alone when you're struggling so much.

[@LotusLou]

+Geena Frank Thank you for your kind words xxxx

[@dahliathereader2872]

As a recovered bulimic/anorexic I understand how you feel but I could never open up about it due to embarrassment and shame. So I applaud your bravery for sharing on such a public platform.

[@miaboulton8547]

This is the most relatable thing I've ever watched

[@LovingTheKittys11]

You are so brave for doing this. You might not see this because it was two years ago but I have been going through the same problem for months now. The only difference is that I purge my food too (I don't binge eat though) when I am in situations where I'm not in control e.g. having to eat food my mum does for me so she doesn't suspect anything. My day also revolves around worrying about food and I usually stick to eating an apple or two during the day to keep me going. I see people in college eating things like sausage rolls, chicken burgers etc and it's literal torture. I can't even tell you how much I want to eat but I just can't, and if I do end up eating something calorific the guilt is uncontrollable and I end up throwing it back up. I have been thinking about confiding in a teacher I trust in college about this, just to help me deal with my emotions I guess. I have already hinted around the issue with her and told her not to ring my mother and she's agreed not to. However I'm worried if I tell her anymore that she will. Do you think I should just trust her anyway? Thank you for making this video :)

[@LotusLou]

Thank you- I really think you should speak to a teacher, or someone that you trust. I know this is difficult, but try not to worry about your mum finding out. Your teacher may have to report what you have said to another member of staff or your mother. She is there to ensure you are safe, and these behaviours are very dangerous to your mental and physical health. I really didn't want my mum to find out too, but in the end she had to. I would encourage you to tell someone, because you can't go on this way, you need to get some support to recover. Definitely trust your teacher, good luck :) xx

[@elsa3636]

This was so accurate and such a raw video. I'm really impressed I would love to see more of your videos! You are very brave

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for your support, it was lovely of you to say that xxxx

[@hiamaranta]

This remained me of my worst day. I hope you're better now

[@katie4916]

You sound like a beautiful angel ! I love your hair babe ! Thank you for sharing this. I understand it so well. Such a dark place to be in. It is so so hard to get out but I hope you are healing alot and close to wonderful happiness and health . Recovery is Always worth it right :) 💜💜💜

[@andreannamuir7064]

you are so amazing and beautiful for taking the time to tell all this to people. I wish you loads of happiness❤❤❤❤

[@LotusLou]

+Andi Muir :( Thank you so much lovely xxxx

[@kirstenalexandra145]

Thank you so much for being brave and sharing your story. I have been there and I am still struggling every single day.

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for being so kind. It is an everyday struggle, even after a long time it can still be there. But acknowledging that and separating it from yourself can help you to keep pushing forwards xxx

[@jamienevill1768]

Been there. Done that. I went through a similar experience when I was in my early teens. Very difficult to get treatment then, especially with the generalised view that only teenage girls had eating disorders! Hope you're okay now & thank you for being so open. Take care 👍 ☺

[@ameliesaling]

You are so cute and I think it's really brave from you to upload a video like this. I used to think similar like you, but now everything is fine again. Why I ask myself today: why? Why do we starve ourselves, why do we shut ourselves out from the world? As you said, "it was a sad place to be". We live because we wanna enjoy live. But if you starve yourself and don't have any family or friends, that you feel close to, you can't enjoy live. So all that- it's just not worth it. I hope that you can inspire some people, to change their way of living and to realize what the real live is like. Being happy. Listen to your body and to what is actually good for you and start doing fun things with friends again without worrying about what you have eaten that day. Set your priorities differently and enjoy life! ❤

[@LotusLou]

+Amy Saling Thank you

[@itsjustdesi]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! You are so brave, when I did it on my channel I was incredibly nervous and afraid of the response I'd get. But I can tell you now that your story was so real and relatable for me, stay strong and healthy!

[@LotusLou]

Thank you so much. I'm still really nervous about it because some people just don't understand and don't seem to care about understanding. So hearing from you is lovely :) you're so kind, look after yourself xx

[@itsjustdesi]

Lotus Lou You're welcome lovely, keep your head up. You're going to receive a lot of positive responses. Check out my channel if you'd like. I love yours!

[@life7777]

I used to have anorexia and I remember crying myself to sleep, praying it would go away. That was many years ago and today, I don't even remember how I got better...It was like a miracle

[@amethystjean1744]

thank you for putting yourself out there like this. It's good that people are talking about it.

[@LotusLou]

[@zoemoskal9700]

You are so brave and selfless for sharing your very personal story with the world so honestly. Good on you! Stay strong ❤️

[@LotusLou]

+Zoe M Thank you so much beautiful :( xx

[@zoemoskal9700]

+Lotus Lou no problem! You're really beautiful yourself! Xx

[@kerry7628]

I can tell this video was difficult for you to film, but you should be really proud of yourself for being so strong. Thank you for sharing xx

[@LotusLou]

+Kerry Dick Thank you for understanding and for being so kind xxx

[@briannamitchell2969]

I’m so grateful for this. Thank you 🩵

[@robynsophie4811]

Your absolutely stunning and anorexia is absolutely disgusting and horrible and it’s horrible to go through 😢 sorry you went through it x

[@lilarose3285]

You have a very lovely voice. I could listen to it all day

[@EinfachJulchen]

+Lotus Lou thank you so much for making this video and I really can see how hard it was for you...several friends of mine, me included, are sometimes unhappy with themselves and their bodies, one of them is actually going through Anorexia. Thank you so much for making this video and helping people understand what it is like.

[@LotusLou]

+Julia Feichtinger So many people aren't happy with their bodies, that's normal to some extent. But when if it turns in to an eating disorder it's very different from normal behaviour and not many people understand that; they just think it's a diet. Thank you so much for being so so thoughtful and kind. Lots of love xxx

[@amyfinn9583]

This was exactly my life too except I was too sick to go to school for a year

[@kinderdemonds5254]

For a year so sorry for what you've gone true

[@darren08roberts]

hi lou glad you have gotten past the worst. it shows how strong a person is to come through that experience like you have. hope you are well darren

[@LotusLou]

Darren Roberts Hi :) thank you for your comment! Hope you are well too!

[@darren08roberts]

Im ok thanks things are better still have anxiety issues but it will take time for them to calm. Remember im here if your ever having a tough day hope you have had a nice summer.

[@LotusLou]

+Darren Roberts Thank you, same for you too! Summer has been okay, nearly going back to uni now :)

[@darren08roberts]

Oh good are you looking forward to your 2nd year

[@123melbell]

Thank you for making this video. I guess I am anorexic, but I tend to get outraged at myself and think if I was a "good" anorexic I wouldn't be allowing so much food. Because I eat, and volume wise I think it's not extremely little, but I like completely cut calories content wise. I have everything low calorie vegetables and everything measured and weighted and counted and analyzed. I know I have a problem from wbere I am mentally, even though it is hard for me to accept I have a physical problem too, because I am not majorly underweight (probably yet).

[@LotusLou]

I completely understand how you feel. I'm at the same stage now. It's very difficult to accept that you still have a problem if you don't look a certain way. But that is irrelevant- you still need help and you are still unwell. Please try and get some help?

[@oliviajification]

Watching through all your videos, i can see how strong you were through your journey. I went through something similar but didn't go too low. Well done for finding your way onto the path of recovery. You are really pretty too :)

[@LotusLou]

+Olive J Thank you so much for your kind words xxx

[@Rose-ew1bq]

You were so brave to share this to help many others. You're so pretty too💕😘

[@LotusLou]

+Rose v23 Thank you for your support

[@lydiamm769]

Thank you so much for all your videos. They have helped me a loot. You know how to speak well and that is so important. Thank you again!

[@LotusLou]

Thank you taking the time to leave such a kind message :)

[@theodoretekkers]

Hang in there Lotus. Don't give up. Be confident in yourself and best of luck x

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for your support :) xx

[@cottonlatte]

you're a brave young lady i am so proud of you for coming so far

[@LotusLou]

:( thank you so much for your support, it really means so much to me

[@holly3397]

it's like you spoke out so much what i just thought everyday

[@madeleinequery8368]

im currently going through these feelings as i type this.. i havent become self aware of them until this year or realized that it was not normal to even have these thoughts.i live independently so the only person that knows is my room mate . watching this was tough and to know im not alone is a relief. hope you are well and thank you for sharing

[@LotusLou]

I hope that you can reach out and find the support you need. Seeking help is hard because you have to accept that you are struggling, but it's the first step to living a more 'normal', healthy life. xxx

[@DanniiNicole3]

You are so pretty and so brave! To speak out like this must be so hard, but you should be so proud of yourself. All the best for your future! Thanks for sharing your story. xx

[@LotusLou]

+Danielle Flavell Thank you so much for watching it and writing this message, it's very kind of you

[@emscasabj]

I've always wanted to understand what an eating disorder is, and I guess if you don't go through it, you can't know, but I find you explained it really well, so thank you. And stay strong.

[@LotusLou]

+Emma Casablancas Thank you for watching xxx

[@emiliaw6488]

I love your hair!! The curls are so cute. My routine is similar to yours, except my mum doesn't watch me - I try as hard as I can to get rid of food without anyone noticing. I have anorexia, so I completely understand how hard it must have been for you, it sucks!!

[@LotusLou]

+Emilia W I hate my hair it's so messy- but thank you! :( You should tell someone about it? Or talk to a doctor so someone is monitoring your health? It's horrible but try your best to fight it xxx

[@emiliaw6488]

+Lotus Lou I love it!!! I'm seeing camhs starting soon, I have seen a doctor recently and they referred me. Thanks though xxx

[@jessicaproietti9915]

I can completely relate to this you describe everything exactly as it is I have the same thoughts and have had anorexia/bulimia for over 16yrs everything you say is exactly as it is for me to. I only today I wanted to go for a walk but my eating disorder saw it as an opportunity I could really relate to that part when you said it. You speak so clearly about the ED thoughts that go on it's so exact well done for being able to express and describe everything so clearly. Jess.

[@LotusLou]

Thank you Jess, I hope you are getting the support you need to move forwards xx

[@jessicaproietti9915]

@@LotusLou Hey yeah lots of support now I see a dietition once a week a psychologist and a Dr it had to be done as my eating disorder voice was just so loud so I see lots of people to keep things under control and it's working so well! I phoned around myself I've been hospitalised before and noted that I wasn't doing well without the same amount of care outside the hospital and that's when I thought of the idea of creating a team of people that could help and support me outside of hospital. It's working so well! I've been improving heaps since and I also see someone else for support it needed to take this many people to help shift my disordered thinking etc. Jess.

[@laurabarker3097]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It made me really emotional because I can relate to so much of what you talked about

[@LotusLou]

+justanothergirl I was so nervous about uploading this video, so I'm glad that you can relate to it. I hope you are okay. I really really think that you should seek some form of help if you aren't already doing so. Keep safe and look after yourself lovely x x

[@laurabarker3097]

It was very brave of you and I really appreciate your courage! Thankfully I decided to talk to my family about it a month or so ago and they are helping me work through all these feelings- thank you! Look after yourself too xxx

[@LotusLou]

+justanothergirl Well done for telling your family, it's very scary and takes a lot of strength. Thank you for being so kind, it means a lot to me xxx

[@Rtytanicj]

U r so brave for sharing ur story! And ur hair is sooooo pretty

[@elsabonjovy5425]

Wow! Well said! I can relate with you so much! It all happened to me 🌸 and I'm still recovering, I have gained some but I'm still quite thin 🌸 this was amazing 👏

[@LotusLou]

Thank you- keep going with recovery and take each day as it comes- with the aim of moving forwards. Sending you lots of encouragement xx

[@gillianshen4016]

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL...remember when insecurities come that I (albeit a random KZbin commenter) and many others find you GORGEOUS

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for your comment, it's very kind of you xxx

[@livvy____xxxxx1596]

I have anorexia too and everyday rescissions are hard x I love you for posting this xxxx

[@LotusLou]

+beautifulpeople.liv.91244 People I hope that you are doing okay :( you can beat it xxxx

[@skskskskanioop1958]

Thank you for sharing your experience. My daughter is 14 and really struggling with an eating disorder so much so that she’s in a mental health hospital. I’ve learnt a lot from your video , I just want to try and understand so I can help my daughter x

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for taking the time to write this, it means a lot to me. I hope that your daughter gets the help she needs and can learn to find peace. I know how difficult this is for family, how helpless you can feel. It's important for you to find support too xxx

[@RachnaLakhanpal]

Thank you for sharing your story 😊

[@SuperDominic4]

Thank you for sharing something which is personal, I'm humbled to hear your experiences and this helps me as my girlfriend has/is going through similar experiences

[@LotusLou]

+Dominic Gibson Thank you for your kind comment :) I hope that your girlfriend is managing everything okay and that you're coping with it too

[@SuperDominic4]

+Lotus Lou thank you for your kind words! stay strong :)

[@maddisonwillis8631]

I know what it's like as I suffer from anerxia myself and this is practically a day in my life but you are extremely brave to share

[@LotusLou]

Thank you- keep working towards recovery xx

[@bindearoxana4042]

i am happy to see how u explain and realise how bad that lifestyle was. stay strong

[@LotusLou]

Thank you for your support xx

[@vholz4775]

good luck in your reccovery. i hope you make it. you dont need anorexia. you´re so beautiful just the way you are.

[@gonexgirl9372]

It's weird because I literally went through the same thing, I had quite the experience with my eating disorder, but now I'm kind of like half over it, I look back and think WOW people are worrying about not having a home to go to that night, people don't even know when they are going to get food next, and here I am crying over the fact that I have a plentiful supply of food and crying over having it half an hour later, when some people manage to keep a strong face even after knowing they probably won't see food for another week. But u only start to realise how silly these eating disorder thoughts were, after you have seen the light to recovery. It is hard. But at least you have a decent life, appreciate what you have.

[@johannamcgarret4438]

Thank you so much for this video❤ You literally described the way I was feeling and behaving a few years ago. I've been suffering from this eating disorder at a very young age and I just want people to know that anorexia is not necessarily about wanting to be skinny to be accepted or loved. 'Cause most people think it is about wanting to be as skinny as a role model or like society says us to be. But for me it was not. It was about having myself under control and it was me, just me who could make the decision whether I'm gonna live or die. I feel as if I was almost born with this disease like I was' the skinniest-me' with 8 years. My parents did realise I wasn't eating but even if they get me to eat something I would try to fool them. I would crumble my tiny slice of bread so much that there were just crumbles left on my plate so I could throw them away. I would also try to not eat other food by pretending to be eating and if they were looking away I would put the food in little pices in my pocket so everyone would think I had eaten up.

[@LotusLou]

Anorexia (for me) was never truly about being 'skinny'. It may have taken that form, but really that was just a cover up for more emotional upset/hurt and it revealed itself in the form of an eating disorder. It was a way to be in control. I hope that you are moving towards recovery and getting some kind of help or support. I know that it is so so hard to break out of these cycles, but it is possible. xxx

[@aino3230]

Its sad how its always the prettiest and sweetest people (dont worry, every one is pretty ♥️ im just talking from my point of view) who suffer from an eating disorder. Ive been suffering from anorexia for about 5 months now, i know its not that long but its like hell. I can relate to the things this girl is talking about so bad. To anyone with an eating disorder, i love you and your not the only one ♥️

[@EmThrives]

[@ihatemickiegee]

i related to a lot of this already but that thing about your mind playing tricks on you when you’re near people eating hearing them make chewing noises and all that shit was scarily relatable i’m quite self aware of how many disordered behaviors are similar among us all when sick but genuinely thought i was the only one who felt this when people ate next to me

[@-berberry]

thanks for helping people understand. I was very curious. You are so brave and beautiful.

[@gillianshen4016]

Thank you for sharing this... I went through exactly the same thing...

[@Michelle77Va]

Thanks for sharing your story with us💖💖

[@AS-hj9fr]

Oh my god, I feel you so much girl, I've been there too

[@jimbrereton4878]

Thank you so much for sharing this, so brave and it has really helped me

[@daniellebabe1]

Thanks for sharing your story, I truly hope you are getting the help you need

[@LotusLou]

Thank you! xx

[@daniellebabe1]

Lotus Lou your very welcome

[@annafinck308]

You literally described the past year of my life. Wow, emotional video. Now my problem is, that there is a girl in my class and she's dieting and it makes me so sad and at the same time it triggers me so so much. :/