Is wanting to starve yourself normal?

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I think I’m fat and the only way that I can lose weight it starving myself or throwing up is that normal?My mom said I have a problem but I don’t think so at least...I want to be skinny that’s all...

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it means you're on the road to an ED, and possibly even body dysmorphia.

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Considering you have to eat in order to live, no. It is definitely not normal. Would you rather be dead and skinny or alive and healthy?

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I think we all have the occasional, emotional thought that we'd like to do this because it sounds easier. but it depends how much you mean it. I've thought about it but I would never do it because my sister has been anorexic for 15 years and has been on death's door numerous times. When I see that, I know I can't do it because it becomes an addictive behaviour ... you can get addicted to throwing up every time you get emotional.

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Wanting to starve yourself and actually doing it are two different things. I've done both, during a time I was feeling bad about myself and being bullied. It's not healthy to have those feelings, but it's normal at least somewhat. I would talk to a doctor or therapist about these feelings, because while they may be a small issue now, they can grow into something much bigger later.

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It’s normal to have those thoughts but that doesn’t mean you have to go through with them! It’s just the patriarchy talking!!!!

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I think that way all the time but it’s not healthy just do the work in order to loose weight it’s actually not that hard many of us are just lazy

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I used to think the same way. I ended up with an eating disorder that almost cost me my life. So, I agree with your mom on this one.

Is wanting to starve yourself normal?

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