You need the added fat in order to begin your period. So don't fret if you feel as if you're eating all the time. Ignoring your hunger can get you into serious trouble. Fiona's friend Katie Larkin gets into trouble because she denies her body food. Fiona worries that Katie might have anorexia nervosa, which means starving yourself in order to be thin.
Anorexics have a distorted self-image.
They see their reflection in a mirror, and regardless of how thin they are, they see themselves as fat. Half of all anorexics also suffer from depression. A girl who appears painfully thin probably needs help. Return to the Fiona's Private Pages article. Inc. Read our Terms and Conditions of Use and our Privacy Policy .