Anorexia/Eating Disorders/Expert Profile

Nafeesah

U.S.
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returns 01/10/2010
Expertise

I can answer just about all questions pertaining to eating disorders, but I can't give medical advice due to legal reasons. If you need medical advice please consult with a physician.

Experience in the area

I had an eating disorder from the age of 12 to 25 which was compulsive and binge eating disorder. I can help those who are battling eating disorders.

Education/Credentials

Associates degree, bachelors degree, and certified nursing assistant

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Recent Answers from Nafeesah

2009-11-13 how do i stop:

Once you get into a pattern of binging and vomiting it's an addiction just like eating and sometimes you can cause your body to reject food in a way it's like re-programming yourself to do this. I would

2009-09-30 eating disorder:

If you're reducing your meals and you're already underweight I would stop and talk to your doctor because something could be causing that. It doesnt sound like an eating disorder because that's self-induced

2009-09-28 anorexia:

Sounds like your friend needs to be in long term therapy for this and the fact that she lied to get out of treatment is pretty serious she sounds like she needs to still be in therapy to deal with some

2009-09-13 loose weight:

Through a sensible diet and exercise plan and you should do this under the supervision of a doctor or specialist. Losing too much weight at one time is dangerous and can cause heart irregularities and

2009-09-10 Healthy Weight Loss in Anorexia Recovery:

Your period has paused because your eating disorder has thrown your hormones off and this is something you need to talk with an endocrinologist about to find out what can be done to correct this problem

 

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