The Consequences of an Eating Disorder

[@AviFrankel]

You probably hear this all the time, but you are one of the best online therapists I have ever encountered. Keep up your amazing work.

[@DreemCatching]

Hi Kati, I just wanted to let you know that I got a scholarship!!! It is only for 30 days but I am going to make the best of it. I start tomorrow and I am both so relieved and so terrified. I need to surrender to this process and have this work SO badly. I know it will be hard but right now I just need someone else to call the shots, not ed, I am so tired of fighting alone. I feel so lucky and blessed to have this opportunity. Thanks so much for your support

[@nataliesilar8859]

Great video, Kati. I went to my doctor to get a check up because I was having a lot of stomach pain and discomfort. I told him that I had been restricting my food, but was back to eating normally. I made it sound more like a diet because I was embarrassed and scared to talk to him. I don't think he took me as seriously because I didn't explain all of my behaviors. It's good to be reminded that its really important to be completely honest, even if its scary. Its worth getting better.

[@naimabk]

Hey I am an Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa survivor. I started with the Anorexia in 2010 and in 2017 I began with the bulimia. To make matters worse, I was training doing heavy weight lifting in a caloric deficit and I was a “raw vegan” meaning I only ate raw fruits, vegetable, nuts/seeds. A few days ago I realized I was still dealing with this and it’s been causing the worst problems for my mental and physical health so much so I suffered a car accident last year. I decided that I was going to start eating meat, reintroducing all my animal products that I grew up eating, and going to therapy again. But I am really concerned about any long term effects regarding my heart, digestion, and one that you didn’t mention but I’m questioning....my fertility as a woman. I lost my menstrual cycle for years. A few years it came back but I am very concerned and crying as I’m watching this because I can’t believe I self-destructed til a point of no return. I cannot believe I hated myself and my body that much.

[@PaulHosey-u3l]

Low blood sugar and all that joyous shit yeah. It doesn't stop me from doing it but it fucking sucks lol the addiction overcomes the shitty parts. Like any other addiction really. But I'm glad you're doing better.

[@shockingheaven]

The th1nspo girlies don't tell us we'll get a lot of damage and it gets so ugly, including constantly being bloated, constipated, having bad breath, losing a lot of hair and more stuff that's not fun

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

A dietitian was so important to my recovery. One that is experienced in eating disorders

[@Suchiazski]

I love your video series with Kate; they have really helped me understand where I am with my eating disorder and what I need to do and what it will be like to get better. Thanks!

[@frida8a115]

I’m ready to change, and I now that you are too because you are strong and smart enough to now that that’s the best for you 💕

[@stephpowell7648]

I wish she mentioned teeth. After being bulimic for 14 years in now realising how permanently damaged my teeth are.

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

Know the feeling. My bullimia got so bad I lost my top teeth and now wear a denture and a partial on bottom.

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

@ChronicEverything same here

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

Question to others in dentures due too eating disorders, do u have trouble eating certain foods? I have had to completely change my eating habits. Thanx for reply in advance. Just curious

[@PaulHosey-u3l]

Mine are fucked anyway. I haven't purged in years. I just don't eat. But my teeth are shit and if I did purge I'd probably be in pain for a week from a tooth infection.

[@CaraBraun]

Fantastic video!! :) When I was deep in my eating disorder, health professionals told me what could happen but I brushed it off thinking, it will never happen to me. But the reality is it will and it did!! Don't think you are invincible because your body is no unique design, we are all the same. xoxo

[@Somebodywhosnotu]

I completely understand, I know what it feels like not to feel worthy of recovery but you are. You are completely worthy of every good thing the world has to offer, and recovery is one of those good things.

[@micky1312]

Not judging it might be the lighting or something but Kate has one eyebrow

[@rachelheflin0584]

micky131 one of her eye brows is very light and with the lighting it makes her look like she only has one eye brow.

[@keanucooper2103]

I’m not that only one that noticed that YAY!

[@kelsieskiles2412]

haha ya i noticed that

[@kaitlyn-gracesmith7923]

This comment made my day tysm

[@plainsong76]

@@rachelheflin0584 , no- she’s missing an eyebrow.

[@ser2952]

By age 25 I had osteoporosis, heart failure, adrenal insufficiency, kidney failure, mitral valve prolapse, and other less significant long term complications. I'm not sure I would've stopped at the time even knowing what was in the near future, but damn. I'm on medication for the rest of my life for my heart, kidneys, and intestines. I don't absorb nutrients effectively anymore and have a port for infusions. I'm early 30s with the body of an 80 year old, and even though I'm in recovery now, the damage is already done.

[@embryonicandcatatonic]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm so sorry to hear that an ED has caused all these awful, long-term effects especially as you're so young. I wish there were more videos that discuss the long-term effects of these diseases. Sending lots of healing, loving vibes to you. 💕

[@S0008625]

Hey! I'm Sophie. You two are great! You really explain things so well.

[@jessicasentman2127]

Hi, Kati! I just wanted to tell you how much I love your channel. You are so much fun and get to the point! Thank you so much :)

[@tabithajohnson5877]

I was diagnosed with gastroparesis, I have heart disease an developed a heart disorder that sent me into Cardiac arrest. I now have a pacemaker. Doctors have “no idea” why any of this why. I am finally getting treatment and asked for help.

[@AllMyLoveSophie]

I've been getting little drops of blood recently when i purge. Now i'm really scared :(

[@roisinanwen2314]

I hope you're doing better now ❤️❤️

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

I hope you're doing better too

[@yusmiffins]

what's the best food(s) to eat to improve bone strength and development?

[@rixterjay]

This was such an informative video, thank you so much! Something really really annoying that happens to me after every single time that I purge is that I get these, I don't even really know exactly what they are, kind of like blood pimples on my face. I think they are burst blood vessels or something... they go away. They're just ugly. You would think it would be an incentive to stop me from purging the next time, but *sigh*....

[@plainsong76]

Someone please tell me WHY adequate help us INACCESSIBLE unless you are wealthy. I’ve had an eating disorder for 29 years now. I’m 46, never been married, have my masters degree but can’t keep down a full-time job (work in a call center!), was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis, …. I am FURIOUS.

[@RainRemnant]

It really depends on where you live, here in the Netherlands everyone has insurance and even mental help is available for free. Idk about the states if that's where you live but look into it, there should be help for everyone. Hope you find something!

[@plainsong76]

@@RainRemnant , I’m in the US. There is zero healthcare coverage for eating disorders besides 2 weeks max of inpatient which includes ZERO therapy- it’s just re-feeding. It’s so bad here.

[@crazygirl1230able]

Hi :) so I've talked to you before about telling my parents but I didn't end up doing it. I just started thinking, talking to my friend (who has an ED) and going back to the chat sites. In other words I failed at telling them. Mainly I started feeling like I didn't have an ED because my friend is completly anorexic and my other one is completly bulimic and told me I don't have an eating dissorder at all. Now I just don't know who to believe; your videos, my friends, my other friend or my mind.

[@psvillanelle9398]

I hope things are better for you now❤️

[@gofigure1221]

i love these videos! thank you kati!!! i seriously love you

[@ForeverFearlessxxx13]

Would you recommend taking vitamins? x i dont have an ED ... but my diet consists of only really toast . and its not a balanced diet.

[@DreemCatching]

thanks Kati :) I really hope it isn't too late.

[@crazygirl1230able]

Thanks...I will check it out :)

[@51623allissa]

I'm 30 years old; female and 4'10" tall. I'm in the midst of a relapse of AN. I've been restricting to 550 calories a day. This relapse has only been just over a month so far and I'm still within a normal weight but am thoroughly and completely exhausted by the end of the day after burning anywhere from 1400-2000 calories a day. I have also completely lost my appetite for most things I used to enjoy and even "save calories for" and the brain fog is really hard to deal with this time around. My question is; how far into a relapse should a person be concerned about the long-term effects like heart issues and osteoporosis? Thanks for your time

[@diablominero]

Brain tissue can supply its energy needs from body fat and a really minimal amount of dietary carbohydrate or protein. If you have long-term malnutrition while you have sufficient body fat to keep you running and low enough insulin to make it accessible, your body will break down muscle to get structural protein for more essential organs, but will get all its energy from fat.

[@DreemCatching]

I was just in the er again last night.... xmas eve...for the same thing. its more serious each time. I am trying to get a treatment scholarship for inpatient but I don't think its going to happen. Soon I will have to stop seeing my doctor and treatment team because I've run out of money. I just want to give up right now, even though all I want is to get better :''(

[@mamae5478]

I just rewatched this series w/ kate b/c I am having a TEAM mtg w/ my therapist and dietician after 3 yrs w/ them. My dietician focuses on eating or what I am not eating and my therapist focuses on my repeated "youre not good enough from my mother then my husband of 23 yrs, you should have done this or this. I asked for a joint mtg b/c my dietician focuses on my food and my therapist focuses on my "youre not good enough" but left in a learch ..eat more but no one to process w/. My dietician says review w/ your therapist and my therapist does not address my eating or not at all....HELP!!! My dietician says increase & then processs your feelings w/ your therapist. NOT happening...my ERC/VIOP focuses on intentions and goals but no time for feedback.

[@DreemCatching]

how long does it take for your body to start eating your muscles? how would you know if you were going to die soon? I was in the ER for SVT/hypokaelemia twice recently... I am afraid I am going to die... my treatment team is scaring me. afraid every night I go to sleep.... I feel so stuck. paralyzed in this disease. I go to appointments with my therapist, group, nutritionist, doctor, etc 5 times a week. I dont know what else to do.... :(

[@FayCreative]

Ahhh haha 🐸 I love your golden frog! Lol

[@112angelsss]

kati, i have a wedding to go to in a few days.. i'm dreading it - never been a fan of weddings or any kind of social occasions.. i get really bad anxiety when i'm around soo many people i dont know why, even when its mostly people i know. how do i stop from feeling like that? usually i try getting out of these kinda things but this time i cant. please help :(

[@LeonardoGforce]

I'd make sure even if you go low calory that you make sure you get proteins(and omega 6 fats) in your system, if you exercise you break down certain muscles and to rebuild those your body will break down unused muscles as a protein source. (I have strong legs but a horrible back injury due to it.) Also the sweeteners in diet coke make your brain think you're getting something rich in energy, when it doesn't it will make you crave for food. (so less kcal, but more craving) Great video Kati! :)

[@horselover7216]

Would it affect someone who wasnt eating but lived off sugar??

[@deborahcollins1100]

My blood fasting diabetic test a few weeks ago showed that I was malnourished but I had been sick that week so could the malnourished reading just have been due to the recent few days not eating well? But then again my primary doctor has been telling me that I need to stop losing weight. I’m 75 yrs old btw

[@justagirl1516]

Slightly off topic but whats the difference between a dietitian and those weight watcher programs and people and whatnot?... since the ww has weigh ins and stuff too, right? Just curious- someone suggested I try it but I'm just like...yeah I so won't stick to that. ha.

[@samanthamatheson4012]

I've been told I'm beyond help & my eating disorders have actually killed me 6 times and I'm lucky to be alive, it's literally a miracle, but now I've been left to fight this on my own at home with no help as they believe I'm not going to live much longer. I've recovered once before but had relapsed almost 2yrs later and had gotten to the worst I'd ever been. I'm so scared and literally don't eat anything but a couple of spoonful of low fat yoghurt a day & it's been like this for about 3-4years now and I'm super scared of Refeeding Syndrome which is why I'm too scared to increase food as I know by doing so it can be fatal and I can die. Please please please HELP ME!! :'( I don't know what else to do but I cannot live like this anymore.

[@rempanda]

How are you doing now?? I hope you're ok

[@icytoe]

90 year old bones in a 33 year old body ... devastating , what have I done ...

[@embryonicandcatatonic]

I'm so sorry that you're going through this. 💔

[@madison.adrienne]

Hey Katie! I need your help. So, a brief history of my ED is that I’m bulimic, and have been since I was 13 (now I’m 16). I’ve taken on anorexic behaviors but I often switch between purging and restricting. I was diagnosed back when I was 13 and now I’m purging. It’s become a weekly thing. I need help. I know I do. I saw my doctor in December and he noticed me asking about my weight.. (I dropped 9lbs) he wanted to see me for a weight-in and to see the nutritionist 4 weeks later but my mom didn’t schedule the appointment. I want help from my doctors but I can’t find a way to schedule an appointment. My mom does all the appointment things. I was thinking about emailing my doctor and asking him to schedule an appointment for me, so my mom will think we just had an appointment that we need to go in for. Should I do that? My mom doesn’t know I’ve been purging all this time, all she knows is that I lost 9lbs.

[@azureart5180]

Hi Madison, Fellow ED sufferer here. I struggled with restriction to the point where I lost a noticeable amount of weight, as well as developing other consequences like thinning of my hair, being cold, and also just the awful mental and physical pain of it all. I would encourage you to reach out to your mom or an adult you can trust (you could even email your doctor and explain everything). The only way I actually got better and got help was to talk to someone. The people who love you and care for you want to help you with this, and even if you’re feeling afraid about sharing your ED, it is very important and (i think) absolutely necessary for recovery. I’m sorry you’re struggling but I hope you are able to feel better and receive the care you deserve!

[@azureart5180]

Edit: just now saw this comment was made four years ago. I’m sorry, I should’ve been paying attention! Hoping you’re doing better!

[@madison.adrienne]

@@azureart5180 Hiiii, I hope you’re doing well and staying safe! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and send me this message. You’re absolutely right though; telling a trusted adult is absolutely necessary for recovery. Since commenting that 4 years ago, I’m now doing MUCH better, something I’ve prayed and desired for so long. I can now say I’m recovered and healthy. I now have a healthy relationship with food even though recently I’ve been doing the small irritating things like recounting everything I ate each day in my mind, which started happening randomly. And no, don’t apologize, it’s no worries at all! I appreciate you taking the time to type this message out. Even though it was 4 years ago, everything you said I can still apply to today. I too hope that you’re doing better :)

[@madison.adrienne]

@@azureart5180 also, I’m sorry you had to experience not only an ED but also those awful mental & physical effects of an ED :( I hope you’re body is now healing or healed from all of those things.

[@autumnlatte653]

@@madison.adrienne hi Madison! my username and profile have changed but it’s still me (azure)! thank you so much for your comment, so happy to hear you’re doing better and have recovered!! i would say im in a similar boat now, where i would consider myself to have improved a lot but still struggle with ED thoughts and behaviors. i am so glad you’re healthier and happier, you deserve to be

[@abrvalg321]

Why do you focus on undereating while overaeting is much more common disorder?

[@goodra999]

what if you keep makjng appointments but you keep forgetting about them while suffering an ED?

[@S0008625]

I have a really long question. I was wondering if there's a way of private messaging you?

[@crazygirl1230able]

(Continued) Also I was going to get your work book but couldn't download without parents knowledge so is it on Androids? Just wondering :) thanks for the videos!

[@112angelsss]

ugh.. n i dont know whats wrong with me.. i either dont eat much at all or i eat my 'normal' meals but eat like 5 chocolate bars everyday.. y am i a pig? y am i scared to go without it or only have one?!

[@heatherduncan3478]

i love your videos

[@kturtle1994]

What if I don't want to get better

[@thegstarx1078]

are you talking/acting skiing in the snow,just a guess :) xx

[@Decembriel_Mali]

caption contest Kati oh yeah oh yeah Kate what are you doing Kati dancing of course. Can't you tell. Kate well its good to know you can move an groove. Kati Yup. my best move is the rock the boat Kate Yeah I don't think I could do that Kati are you kidding me. oh my!

[@emobl1]

Caption Contest!! Kati:______, it wont Kate: haha oops Katie: yeah Kate: ____Be strong Katie: ___keep... working Kate: even if you dont want to work, I don't care Katie: Oh ____, so stupid! This is SO hard! I'm probably not even close.... Oh well. You two are so funny haha!

[@toxickid8522]

Why does she only have one eyebrow

[@justagirl1516]

@Kati Morton not an option at all! :P (:

[@ashleypearson7848]

Kati may I ask what you're thinking while looking at her? Lol you're looking at her so intensely haha

[@stephdevorah3267]

I'm sorry but I'm kind of offended that she laughed at the gastrointestinal problems part :(

[@girllittlemorbid]

I'm confused about the part, where she said it can affect your heart even if you're not underweight? I thought the body would use available fat before it starts breaking down muscle for energy?

[@rempanda]

If you're not intaking enough energy (calories) then your body will cling to fat reserves and sacrifice the muscle. You can be a 'normal' weight and still have heart problems because of this. Also, if your 'normal' weight but have ED behaviours (particularly purging or extreme restricting) it effects your electrolytes which is are very important for your heart. It can cause palpitations and even heart failure