Frequent Questions about Eating Disorders...

[@Kelly-tz3ic]

BTW for those of you watching this BED is a part of the DSM (it wasn’t when she made this)

[@stacib1992]

My first therapy appointment was awkward. I was 15, it was July and i wore all black and a chocker and my mom went in with me and I didn't want to talk about stuff with my mom in the room but I felt too horrible to tell her I need her out of there. But my mom talked more than I did. She told about what she knew about my life and then she talked about her life and started crying. My therapy sessions with my mom were always about her and she would always cry. Eventually my grandma started taking me and she waited in the waiting room. The car rides were awkward because we hadn't really talked but she didn't force me to answer anything. My mom would always and still does ask how the appointments went and what'd we talk about. If I didn't tell her she would get mad and try to guilt trip me.

[@krizzye101]

This reminds me of how my first few appointments were, it was the worst.

[@stacib1992]

@@krizzye101 I make videos about mental health and my experiences. Check it out?

[@kaylesandbean]

I have just looked at this video, I have EDNOS with anorexic behaviours. My first therapy session was very intimidating for me as she wanted to know the ins and outs of my family, my childhood and then my relationship with food. When it came to me being weighed I had a bit of a breakdown. I haven't seen a dietician yet, 5 months on. After the session I regretted some of what I said because I didn't want people to think bad of me, but my therapist said that it would be the opposite of that. I still struggle in therapy sessions as I don't like asking for help, but iv got to the point where I have no choice because I need it. xxx

[@hopefulroseks]

I went a little backwards and I saw a dietitian first (I've still not seen a therapist that deals with EDs) and at that point, I still wasn't convinced I had a problem, but I wanted to get some advice for my diet, because I was being told I had an ED. When I first went, I was very nervous. She works part time in an ED clinic, and she's really great! She finally got me to see that I do have an ED, and after 3 months with her, she is helping me get into a treatment center.

[@annamckay41]

My first therapy/dietician appointment was not scary at all! Sure, I was nervous, but the first appointment is mostly just answering questions and them getting to know the basics about you. It sets a nice tone for the rest of the appointments and helps calm anxiety because all the pressure isn't on you to find something to say! Hope this helps (:

[@starsforever23]

I've played Jenga with my therapist too! It's the best! We often have a "rule", though, where we each have to say something on our turn. One time we played "positive jenga" where each time you removed a block you had to say something positive! Loved it!

[@Luv2SingAgain]

I saw my first therapist when i was 12 years old for self harm, I hated her so much not that she was bad or anything i just didn't want to be treated like a kid and I hated been felt sorry for, and she gave that impression, plus she never listened when i told her i purge as well. I like my newer therapist, though she is younger so i felt more comfortable, she diagnosed me with bulimia and a year ago diagnosed me with bipolar, she made sure that i understood without been patronizing.

[@golddustme]

I can see now that our situations may be different but our behavior around food, thoughts eating is really very much the same from one eating disorder person to another. one of the things that was so comforting to me in IP was hearing others go "oh my gosh you do that too I thought I was the only one!"

[@ShushIt]

Okey this made me cry. Mostly because I always want to think that nothing is wrong with me, but my eating behavior is really messed up. It's just that I don't want to be more of a problem to my family. So I just want to thank you for helping all of us and for being the person you are.

[@pmla17]

My first therapy appointment went amazingly well (it was last April). I was so nervous, but my therapist was easy to work with- basically started off with a quick about myself, why I was seeing her and what my goals were. She only asked that I be truthful with her and she'd do the same with me. I had gone in there thinking I was probably going to hate therapy, but she made it a very positive experience and has helped me so much.

[@SarahSkillmanMusic]

Mine first appointment was great, I really got along with my therapist, he was not judgmental at all, and took value to my thoughts and feelings. We got along great, be honest with them about your behaviors so they can better understand you!

[@workthoseshades]

My first appointment was more of an evaluation. It was two hours with my therapist and she basically just asked me things about the course of my ED and what I actually do and stuff. It wasn't really scary because I knew it was totally confidential. I'm glad I did it and I really like my therapist now.

[@howlsthunder]

My first therapy appointment was awesome. Awesome because I was so relieved to be getting help and that someone would be taking me seriously - which was HUGE because *I* hadn't been taking my mental health issues seriously until I hit a point of a major can't eat/sleep/think/go-to-work breakdown. When I first contacted the agency, they put me through to someone to talk about intake, what I was struggling with, and what kind of help I wanted. That person was very calming and nice and easy to talk to . Since the people who normally do intake were busy, she did my intake herself, which was almost fun, despite how miserable I was doing at that point in my life. It was like making a friend with someone you click with - and it was easy because she asked all the questions so I didn't have to worry about what to say. Turns out, that woman was one of the therapists and was (is still) MY therapist! I had NO CLUE who she was in the system there, so I was totally off-guard. Probably a good thing it happened that way or I would have over-thought all my answers in intake had I known she was the therapist.

[@epresleyislife]

I've had a few first appointments. But my very first one was with my therapist and I was really nervous but it ended up going really well. I absolutely love her, I trust her with everything. The first appointment was just getting to know me & why I was seeing her. Nothing hardcore. I also see a dietitian and another therapist & they're both amazing. I will soon be seeing a nurse practitioner and a psychiatrist. Lots of first appointments, but I'd rather that than getting no help at all!!

[@starsforever23]

My first appointment was terrifying at first, but was so, so helpful. What I really liked about my therapist is that she offered a free 30 minute consultation to see if we were a good match. That totally took the pressure off of the whole thing and I really felt like she was also investing in our relationship. For the first appt, if you're worried that you don't know what to talk about I think it is perfectly okay to tell him/her exactly that! It only gets easier with time :)

[@charsigner93]

My first experience with my dietitian was led scary though she asked me about my restriction and excersize and if I purge some about the ptsd but not to much she wanted my weight but not as bad as i thought it would be.She is very disarming and she's not a push over at all. She really cares about me and I think that's what caused me to trust her so fast... She asked to see my scars and I felt really safe not having to hide anymore was so freeing.

[@TheDarknessWithinMe1]

The first appointment is mostly about the therapist getting to know you. Age, birthday, family situation, what classed you're in/taking. My first was around February of 2012. We talked a bit about the things I mentioned above. I told her my situation (being bisexual and atheist in a homophobic, ultacatholic family), then it ended. I saw her for a good nine months, then she got married and moved to the other side of the country. Since then, I haven't gone to therapy, but I haven't needed to.

[@laurencaroline500]

My first therapy appointment was terrible and my Mum found out everything she didn't know... I didn't like the person I saw and then found out I'd be having them for therapy. I've seen her for 7 months now and she is amazing, I can't believe I didn't like her! It is a nerve racking experience at first but it gets better!

[@savvysaywhat24]

My first therapy appointment wasn't bad. It was basically her asking why I want help, brief summary of what's happened, what I'm looking to get out of therapy, and about me

[@iris-dz5fc]

please do more of these! they're perfect and more educational idk its one of my favorite videos out of all your videos :)

[@WaterTaufu]

Hi Kati.. your videos play a huge part in my recovery as there aren't any therapists in my area where I come from. I'm seeing a psychiatrist for depression/self-harm and I'm so pissed off because during my previous appointment, she lashed out at me for relapsing (cutting and purging) and growled out a 'no' when I asked her whether I have an EDNOS. So I had no closure about my eating behaviors and felt like I don't deserve treatment. After all, all she does is prescribe anti-depressants.

[@golddustme]

this kept popping in my head you were talking about getting asked the same questions and how your answers can be similar. I remember when I began to finally open up in therapy about experiences I had and then revealing all my quirky odd behaviors and rituals with food my therapist said "well you def have an eating disorder and you are a "classic" case. i remember almost feeling "offended" by the term "classic" but after many years of studying eating disorders and going into recovery

[@Fegast93]

*3. .But thanks too the non time limit and that you where able to bring the booklet home to fill in made it easier and not so stressful. It wasn't that bad at all actually. And it really helps to bring someone close to you that you trust with the first time so you don't have too face it alone, especially if you feel scared or just nervous. :) (Sorry it got so long! )

[@ilovesvetlana101]

my first therapy appointments were a lift off my shoulders as i told the secrets i'd never told a soul. i didn't bare all, and i didn't have to at the first appointment. i encourage those with eds to definitely give therapy a try!

[@16bunnylover]

i get tht more now thanks and yea i dont want to be in a relationship anymore i want to focus on my recovery and my mental health, evry wednesday i have counseling so i will talk to her about it all thanks it made me less confused feel alil better bout the intense break up, u r great glad u r there for people tht need u xox

[@EleanorRealOne]

Wanted to share that I see alot of people who use qualifiers like " borderline anorexic" or " full blown anorexia".. I was told I was borderline and this made me take much longer to get help.

[@bellaandsevy5338]

I know this is late my my first therapy appointment was mainly my sister talking honestly! Brining in someone else can really help they will ask a simple hi what brought you in and depending on your therapist will share the treatment plan (mine did not) and than they may ask questions or in my case my sister gave an overview of our life story

[@Decembriel_Mali]

The very 1st one I don't think really counts. I was 13, shared something with a teacher than I was in a room with the school therapist and my parents. Scariest moment for various reasons. The first on my terms wasn't bad at all. She made me feel relaxed and never pressured.I never felt uneasy sharing anything with her. When I called around and mentioned my SH most were like well I'll work with you but you have to promise you'll stop cutting now. With her however nothing felt forced.

[@rixterjay]

I was absolutely PETRIFIED for my first therapy session. I literally didn't sleep for a week before I went. I had no clue What the hell to expect... etc. It turns out that it was really quite nice :) my therapist just asked me a bunch of questions, about me, my family...And She asked me to Tell her a little bit about why I was seeing her. She did NOT expect me to open up all the way on the first session. If you're worried about the 1st session, go first it. It's not scary 3 good luck!

[@Fegast93]

On my first appt I actually was so lucky that I had my school counselor with me, she asked me if I wanted her come with me as support and if I wanted her to be there the hole appt. And for me that made it a bit easier and I felt more secure. The therapist asked some questions like where i was from, and age and other easy stuff for me too answer, nothing too hard or too serious just get to know each other stuff.

[@jessiexkitty]

My first appt was terrible--but it was a horrible therapist who got fired soon after. My first with my new therapist was so good. We talked a little kinda just getting to know each other because I was really anxious and uncomfortable. She knew a lot of my history already from an IEP I had in school, previous hospitalizations, my PCP & psychiatrist. So she wasn't grilling me with questions. We talked about how I was feeling & what I was comfortable with & goals & she gave me her contact info :)

[@iLoveMusic222]

I really liked your video! I've been as a lot of others, wondering about these exact questions. and it was nice of you to make a faq so we will get it more cleared up :) Love your videos and what you do to help struggling teens! first time I saw a therapist was 4-5 years ago,when I was around 14. it was scary, but I think it's important to know the doctors are only doing their job, they're here to help and to listen. xo

[@siridenmark]

Here in Denmark there is 6 diagnosis for ED's.. Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, Megarexia, Orthorexia, and EDNOS.

[@Evilian33]

Hvad er megarexia?

[@siridenmark]

Being obsessed with building muscle

[@elinkarlsson2515]

This megarexia confuses me because different reasorsers says it's a mental disorder obese people have (you see yourself as healthy and thin, which leads to diabetes etc) and others says it's a obsession to be muscular, what you explained.

[@Fegast93]

*2. At the end I was given a "booklet" with questions about my eating and exercise habits. How you felt about food and what you thought you may needed help with. And for me those questions where a bit trickier to answer because I hadn't admit too myself at that point that there may be a problem.

[@jaycie317]

Last comment from me - Another way to get good therapist recommendations is from organizations dedicated specifically to eating disorders. There are some that are country-wide, (example: NEDA) and some that are more local (example: MEDA, Inc. in New England/Mass.). Maybe as a group, we could start our own list of ED facilities/organizations?

[@messyjessierocsks]

Kati, I love your conciseness in this! I would love to see more of this type of video :)

[@charsigner93]

My first tharepy appointment for my eating disorder was really scary I hardly talked I was so scared...They asked alot of questions about restriction and body image and ptsd and being in the pro Ana community. The therapist that I had seen for about a year saw me a few days later and I cried she reminded me that I felt the same way about her and I was able trust her. after a month of going to iop everyday I became more open felt safer so I'm glad my old therapist pushed me to go.

[@letsmakeitagoodworld]

a recount to get a general idea of people in my life and where ive been etc, Ive gotten used to talking to people about ed and stuff but i still get nervous at first! Its always fine though with the appointments, it helps i think to know that they will want you to feel comfortable so you can start learning to trust them, In every 'friendly' situation in life every person wants to feel at ease and to make the other feel that way too. They are there to help you =)

[@jennym9743]

My first appointment with my therapist was nerve wrecking. There was a bunch of paper work and then she asked me" why are you here?" It's hard to say i Self harm out loud so i was like read the referral. There was a lot of questions but is just to get to know me. The next appointment i was actually happy to go to. My first dietitian was somewhat the same with questions and getting to know my eating habits. She gave me a meal plan the first day and it was really hard. They both have helped

[@silent_amy]

in my experience, the first appt is the easiest, though also the most nerve wracking beforehand. usually the therapist will ask loads of questions, background, etc. maybe its just me, but i find answering questions way easier than "so what do you want to talk about today" kind of things.

[@jacicook8740]

My first appointment was scary. I did not want to go but was forced by my parents. She asked a lot of questions, was nice and it was not so bad.

[@kodie220396]

You are just absolutely incredible. I have Ednos and I find it really hard to find advice and information on it. You are so helpful its amazing. thankyou!

[@Anonymous-tz5ue]

My first therapy appointment I was so scared. I had to come out of school a little bit early so I could make it in time. My mum and I sat in the waiting room and we filled out some papers about me. The papers had questions from "I can focus and also get my work done" to "I feel worthless" and you had to rate them. I had a bit of a laugh with my mum about the one above about focusing. I have TERRIBLE focus! We went in and sat on the couch. My therapist asked my mum some questions about me. My mum told her most things about my situation and then she questioned me about my SH. The room had some plants, a desk, and some couches. I felt calmer in the session. I felt so exhausted after because I talked about stuff that I don't talk about (my SH) and I had worked up all of this anxiety over NOTHING! I was scared the next time I went but after that, it has gotten easier. I am happy to say that I am now in recovery from self-harm. YAY! good luck to anyone who is having their first session or is trying to start recovery.

[@TiffanyTLCx95]

My first appointment was good. I was scared, but it went well. We just went through want I felt was a problem and we had a chat about what our future plans should be xo

[@withbloodredtears]

My first dietitian appointment was SCARY. They blind weighed me, which I hate, then asked me about what I eat, how much, etc.. But at the end she made a meal plan and that was also really scary and I didn't want to follow it AT ALL. At least she didn't make me eat any of my fear foods yet.

[@jaycie317]

I really like this style of video & I think it could be really helpful to those who have questions but are afraid to ask. Maybe you could make some kind of anonymous "suggestion box" of questions or have followers vote for which kind questions or topics they most want to have answered/covered.

[@MusicalDistractions]

Oh gosh, you're such a good person!

[@italyrocks9720]

My first therapists appointment was so scary when I walking in. I was shaking. She had he sit down and explained all the confidentiality stuff and then I asked what I came In for I had to write it down I was so nervous. But she just read then said okay. And the rest of the appointment she explained she wanted me to do DBT therapy and asked about my family and stuff. It was definitly not as bad as a I thought.

[@NoodleMeg]

I have not yet had y first appt but son i hopefully, my mom just keeps reminding me how it did not work for my sister and how expensive and what a waste of time it is, but i have stood my ground about going to see one :) Could you maybe make more videos on binge eating? i think thats where recovering my self harm has taken me...

[@TheOfficialMG]

@Kati Morton the thing that bothered me the most is that i felt really judged by her. And she was a therapist for people with eating disorders! Thats what she was for and she didnt seem to understand! Crazy. But yes i have a therapist that i like now. Shes like a friend almost even though I'm 15 and shes like 48.

[@MelB868]

I don’t think I have one unless not wanting your food to touch and eating one thing at a time is considered a disorder

[@justkeepsmiling2455]

Thankyou for answering my question, I think I have some sort of eating disorder but I'm not sure If its serious enough to be bulimia. Its only recent, So if its still like this in two weeks, I obviously do need a problem and will have to try and talk to my doctor about it. I am so bad at talking to them

[@Ari-ws7vl]

JustKeepSmiling how are u now?

[@YaoiLover11]

oh damn.I sent an inbox but I've caught up on so many of you videos and this one really answered my question.Thank you so much for these videos

[@earlybird0953]

How do I tell my parents? I’m starving, binging, purging, drinking ( binge and purge when I drink because I get so famished after starving for days) mixed in.. when I drink I tend to burn myself. I’m smoking cigarettes to distract myself from the food. It seems every time I try to eat more.. I end out feeling so much guilt and my day is ruined. It’s also ruined if I purge. Mixed emotions. I feel my parents will be so angry with me or look at me like I’m a stranger, like “ where’s my happy daughter?” They do everything to avoid treatment and hospitals. This makes it more difficult. My dad has bulimia & my mom has blamed him for my ED because he used to binge and brag about his disorder in front of us as younger kids. I am old enough to check myself in.. I just don’t have money nor a car.

[@sophiebrown774]

This made me cry, maybe I should stop arguing with my care coordinator about seeing someone within the eating disorder team, it's just had to admit it. My first appointment with someone was so hard I was so nervous that she refused to do the assessment until next time so instead she just talk about normal things with me for a bit after the assessment was done the following week I worked with her for 7 months, in the end I would say it was worth the stress!

[@mikalahand1234]

I have been restricting and not eating because I feel like I don't deserve to eat and I feel horrible about my body. I scheduled a therapy appointment and got scared and was crying about it. I still live with my parents and it's hard because they will think I'm crazy for seeing a therapist and won't be supportive of it. I don't know what to do anymore this has been going on for a coupe of years now along with anxiety and other things. I can't go out in public without having a panic attack. or do normal everyday tasks.

[@Glamourdoll93]

My therapist refuses to talk about eating disorders. Every time I try to talk with her about it she says she is tired of always talking about that and tries to change the subject and gets upset when I bring it up

[@coneighvictoriaa]

Do I have an ED? I binge more than anything, but I restrict too. And I purge some, but more with excersize more than anything. I hate myself when I feel full or have eaten, and I limit a lot. But the thing is, I'm afraid I'm not sick enough. I only do it on bad days. Some days I'm perfectly fine.

[@goodra999]

is it normal for the collarbone to hurt?

[@BatterflyHigh]

So true.

[@catherined6399]

Anyone else received a "treatment" in psychiatric hospital that consisted of punishments or threats if we didn't eat enough or didn't gain enough weight? I am now seeking help for the bad treatments I got when i suffered from anorexia at twelve years old.

[@ShushIt]

It wan't upsetting. It just got thought to me. And yes. I will try hard to win that fight. Thanks

[@TheOfficialMG]

My first appointment with my first therapist was awful. A. W. F. U. L. And after seeing her like eight times i decided i definately DIDNT like her at all. She was awkward and really young and made me feel like i was in trouble for having an ED. She didnt make me feel excited about recovery at all. Sometimes she even stressed me out so much that right after the appointment i would go home and have the biggest binge and then purge for hours afterwards. I just hated her.

[@jessrebecca6514]

brilliant idea, thank you!!!! xD

[@amaliefalck4966]

There are more Eating disorders that isn’t talked about BED and diabulimia, Body dysorphia , EONDS, ADFED, Ortecxia. Hope that you will make some new videos about them

[@letsmakeitagoodworld]

Hiya! Great idea, i follow Every question that you answer on Tumblr so for me its not as useful but it would be for most people who havnt been =) Im glad you said about how many comments you get etc though, i just thought all my questions were stupid cuse they havnt been answered lol. My first appointment... been sooo long, but the last therapist i saw, and actually for Most of them ive seen go over my history, upbringing, family members etc, nothing intense just

[@16bunnylover]

i like all your videos can u answer a question mine is my bf of 1 year broke up with me after 1 year today i asked y he said my eating disorder was stressing him out and scaring him the restricting was his big worry i was getting better he noticed then all of a sudden alil after christmas he noticed i was relapsing he called me today said my mental health with ED is taking a toll on him now so he has to break up y is this exactly its confusing

[@mylesblanton77]

Ok so i had been eating 1 meal a day for a long time but it progressively got to where i am now and i haven't eaten anything in 10 days but im not sure if since me completely starving myself is a new thing if i have an eating disorder. Is this just a phase? Im not sure whats going on but it feels like its taking over my life. Any advice

[@ForeverFearlessxxx13]

im convinced this is normal and i deffo dont have an ED.But i dont feel hungry so is it not okay to eat only that... and im also scared to try and eat other stuff as i really want to lose weight and yaa.. Thanks :) but i dont think i need to seee someone and hopefully i can convince my parents that im okay:) xx

[@VanyaBlackWolf]

My first therapy appointment was not fun. I was 5. My mother forced me to go. I was shy and the therapist acted like a caring church lady and wasn't helpful.

[@gabi85colman]

I agree with you. There are a lot of changes they have made (which just by reading it was so obvs the people involved are somehwat involved with the pharma industry.. money!) They wanted to make rape a mental disorder (goodbye victims getting justice, hello fake rehabilltation and lots of reoffending) but couldnt due to extreme pressure. The APA refused to have it peer reviewed which in my books makes it completly invalid. Unfortunately the NICE guildleines are built on the DSM :(

[@justagirl1516]

Thanks! (: Last time I called in October and I ended up playing phone tag with someone because our schedules were opposite left voicemails back n forth with no real conversation and it ended up I didn't get a call back after a certain amount of times(which I understand cuz that was so aggravating) but it makes me wonder if they won't call back on purpose cuz they think I'm some crazy person who keeps calling and not answering but really its just my weird work hours! lol we'll see I guess. (:

[@ForeverFearlessxxx13]

thanks so much for your advice :) xx

[@c_d2215]

Are you aloud phones in eating disorder recovery hospital

[@sophiatucker04]

I have anorexia and ARFID. I feel like so many people don’t even know about ARFID.

[@justagirl1516]

YAY FOR MID WEEK VIDEO!!!!

[@ingvildkvakestad]

Mine was wierd she brought out A Book and A game 😂 it was Nice sadly I cant work with this councellor anymore She has lost my trust but I will put In An Update AS I am going to A therapist soon

[@Ari-ws7vl]

Ingvild Kvakestad why did she loose your trust? ( if I may ask )

[@Matt-ft6ox]

Dogs And songs why’d she lose your trust ?

[@shannonjagusch3142]

mine was really awkward... she just asked a lot of personal questions, but it turned out okay (:

[@EleanorRealOne]

It made me feel (obviously i guess) that i needed to lose more weight..i took another year before going back as i need a health certificate to go to Argentina as a part of my degree and they wouldn't give the OK for me to go as I was dangerously underweight. Yep it sucks!

[@PrincessKLS]

Why is BED not part of the DSM? And why would it be considered EDNOS?

[@sadiemccarley]

I have BP2, rapid cycling... But I NEVER GET euphoric hypomania, only "dysphoric".. Is that common? Why? It just feels like never ending depression that sometimes blows up and sometimes just leaves me in bed. Never "happy". Which is most common in BP2?

[@swearveit]

Same here. But do a self analysis. Is it more in the winter months that the depression worsens? Also, how's your gut? Gut to brain connection is important. Are you allergic to any foods? Ask your go to do an allergy blood test. Also find out what vitamins you may be lacking. This allhelps a lot. Hope things stabilize for you.

[@JustmeNici]

Just found this video, you should mention it in a more current video so people know it exists. Just kind of mention the title if you like find one of these questions again.

[@paulalina4117]

I think I have EDNOS

[@mikaylahope549]

Hey Kati what about binge eating disorder? (BED)

[@meganrausch8396]

Mikayla Hope 2:44

[@madeleineheaney3166]

Also I'm not sure if you know but your website is down at the moment

[@DestinySomeone]

i don't download ur work book on ur web site :(

[@JDLHJDLH]

Love you my dear, thank you so much for your videos. I do think I have a mild ed, and reminding some things you say do help or even just the fact that you're there. Sometimes I really binge on sweets and I do know why, it's because I don't eat them when I feel like, so then when I feel like there's an excuse (like Christmas or any event where there are sweets) I do eat a lot of them. I still think I'm healthy though, I try my very best! =) I would love to have a consultation with you to check ^^

[@pinkie7017]

I think I have one but my doctor, my therapist, my nurse, my psychiatrist... no one thinks I do 😭 how am I supposed to work on this if professionals don't believe It?

[@gabi85colman]

new DSM has now included binge eating disorder characterised as eating more than normal 12 times in 3 months.... so basically everyone in the entire developed world who celebrates anyform of a relgious celebration and then includes the benefits of other stuf (i.e. lots of jews use xmas as an excuse, people in america have thanks giving and xmas and other stuff) all have BED during the winter months. I was so angry whilst reading the about the new DSM x

[@thebeigesheep6132]

EMERGENCY Kati, please respond! There is a youtuber by the name of Eugenia Cooney who has over 700k subs and has been getting progressively thinner over the years. She's a very sweet girl who makes great videos and many of her subscribers are concerned she is suffering from some sort of eating disorder. She posted a new video today and she looks like she could die any day now, literally. I think we as a community should get her Baker Acted for her own protection but I don't know how that works considering I don't know her personally. I'm not asking you to call her out publicly but could you respond with some guidance on what we can do to save her despite being far away? I believe she lives in NY but not sure.

[@AvenleighShandell]

The Beige Sheep she does live in NY, I'm only a few hours from her. I agree though, I would love nothing more than to see her get help.

[@ur_may6433]

Reading this now and seeing that Eugenia is actually getting help and they made a video together makes me really happy..

[@jaycie317]

One constructive criticism: Maybe you can explain more about why you say that if someone is asking whether or not you think he or she has an ED means the person probably does? I agree with you but I'm not sure you are clear about why you are answering in that way.

[@kiratranson]

BED ha just been added to the DSM. :)

[@kimsheaffer3229]

🆘♥️🆘HOW DO I STOP THE DISTORTED VIEW OF MYSELF THAT IM FAT WHEN IM UNDERWEIGHT❓AND HOW DO I NOT GET A BIG STOMACH BUT GET THE WEIGHT TO GO SOMEWHERE ELSE BESIDES MY STOMACH❓🆘♥️🆘

[@kimsheaffer3229]

THIS IS 2020 AND IM IN COCONUT CREEK FLORIDA AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO HELP FOR ME 🆘♥️🆘 I KEEP TRYING TO DO THIS BECUZ EVEN THE HOSPITALS DONT RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM 🆘♥️🆘TELLING ME CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THEN ME TELLING THEM WHY DONT YOU TRY ANEREXIA AS A DIAGNOSIS 🆘♥️🆘HAVING A TERRIBLE TIME TRYING TO RENDER HELP

[@PaulHosey-u3l]

I know it's an old video but it is lol

[@beepboopblorp]

Like if you made it past Kati's emo days 🤘🏽

[@madeleineheaney3166]

Don't you have to be underweight to have anorexia?