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I have struggled with anorexia and bulimia in the past. When I got pregnant I knew if I didn’t eat my baby wouldn’t be healthy and it could harm him. So I started eating a lot even if I wasn’t really hungry. After I had my son I didn’t eat for a few weeks and when I did it was mostly at dinner. My mom started packing me lunch because she noticed I wasn’t eating properly. I lost all my baby weight within 6-7 days after having the the baby. 
I am 15 years old about 5ft and my current weight is 106.5lbs. Lately I’ve been slightly falling back into my old habits and I was wondering if I should be concerned yet.

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As soon as you start falling back you should be concerned. Recovery is a process that requires constant movement forward.

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Please seek treatment for the health of you and your baby.  If you are breast feeding, the baby is not getting what it needs.  Stay safe you will be in my prayers.  I was the same wieght as you till I was about 25 years old. The difference, I'm 5'3" and ate 6000 to 8000 calories a day.  I was a ballerina and tri-athelete.  I was healthy, not skinny.

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I think you should be concerned. I’d suggest keeping an eye on your habits and seeking help. You could set up a schedule of when you will eat and how much. (Five small/medium size meals a day is good for your body)

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Anytime you think you’re falling back into habits (unhealthy ones that is,) then that’s a cause for concern. 
Plus side, you’re aware of it. That’s a huge hurdle you’ve already jumped over! 
You said that you ate more frequently whilst pregnant, because you didn’t want to hurt your son. 
Maybe you can slightly alter that same thought path. You may not be physically growing him anymore, but how healthy you are directly impacts him all the same. Keep yourself healthy, and don’t curb healthy eating habits, because you need to have the energy to look after him, and when he’s older he will pick up on how you treat food. I’m sure you don’t want him to think that not eating is normal&healthy, or worse start doing such himself?

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Hi Ive struggled in my teenage years 14 I started and by my 11th and 12th grade in highschool I was hospitalized 2 times each school year... I eventually graduated and learned I would be lucky to eat than not living on my own..... I'm 42 years old now and I am your height and weight! I think you look Fabulous!!! Especially after having a baby! It wasn't til I had my first baby that I really learned how to eat! I grabbed something not large every two hours when I grabbed her a bottle! Etc and ate little meals along with her as she grew! I have distorted body image... I see myself larger than I am! Still til this day! Its AMAZING what our babies can teach us! Stretching too etc... If you need more advise or something more I can answer your questions! I didn't go to college RT away because of my disorder. But I ended up going to nursing school when my daughter was 8 months old.... Because I was well. Take care of yourself!!!! Your Baby needs you! BTW I just had two more babies rt before 4o they noticed / notice when I don't eat! My son is 4 , daughter 3! And my oldest  18! At 15,16 she became anorexic and I didn't notice while I was carrying & I felt horrible and that it was my fault! She's better now! When I talked to her I'm here for you! Steph ❤️

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