Even though people tell me I'm thin, I feel fat. Lying about what you eat. If you think a friend or family member has bulimia or anorexia, point out the behavior you have observed in a caring, non-judgmental way and encourage the person to get medical help. If you think you have bulimia or anorexia, remember that you are not alone and that this is a health problem that requires professional help. As a first step, talk to your parents, family doctor, religious counselor, school counselor or nurse.
Early treatment is important.
The longer one lives with an eating disorder, the more difficult it is to treat it. A feeling of lack of control over eating during the binges. Persistent over-concern with body shape and weight. Anorexia Nervosa Refusal to maintain weight that's over the lowest weight considered normal for age and height. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.