Convince Your Parents You Are Not Anorexic

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If your parents ask you if you are anorexic or bulimic, and you do not have an eating disorder, read this article to find out how you can convince your parents to believe in you.

Steps

  1. Spend more time with your parents. If you are always secluded in your room they might think there is something wrong and be worried. Anorexia is one conclusion they may jump to. Perhaps you're really busy but make time everyday to tell them one thing that happened.
  2. Eat in front of them. You do not have to eat junk food to prove it to them just eat normally.
  3. Tell them you are insulted if they ask you directly. Explain you have learned about it at school (if you have - or know about it at least) and you understand how dangerous it is.
  4. Stop spending hours looking at teen magazines, or at least while your parents are looking. If you see a ultra-thin model or celebrity declare "ugh - she needs to put on some weight, then she'd be really pretty" or something similar.
  5. Show you are happy with your body. Being more confident and going out enjoying yourself with friends is how your parents expect you to behave and will help them believe that everything is OKAY with you.
  6. Listen if your parents comment on your slight frame (and you know they are hinting towards an eating disorder) say you hadn't noticed. You can also say something similar to: "I'd better eating more then, can we have my favourite tonight?" and laugh.
  7. Talk openly about food. People who are anorexic don't like to talk about food because it makes them uncomfortable.
  8. Practice honesty and don't be caught out lying. If you are the sort of person who eats lots of junk food then you may be tempted to lie to your parents about what you ate at school (for example). However, if your parents found out that you were lying they may think it's because you are anorexic instead. If they find lots of food hidden in your room then they may think you are bulimic. Be truthful - if they honestly thought you had an eating disorder then will most likely be relieved to find you're actually just a bit greedy.
  9. Forgive them if you get angry with their attempts to "help" you. If they are so concerned that they want you to go to the doctor about it then don't storm off and argue because they will only think you have something to hide. Instead laugh and agree but "only to prove you wrong".
  10. Understand that if you know you are very thin but sure you don't have an eating disorder then try to put on some weight.

Tips

  • If you are really thin and can't put on weight then you may have another medical condition that causes weight loss (there are several). You should speak to a doctor. However, remember that children/adolescents are often able to eat lots and remain thin thanks to a good metabolism.
  • If you are at the store with your parents, make sure that you pick out foods (you like).

Warnings

  • If their precious child has an eating disorder, it is a parent's worst nightmare. It may take a little time to completely put their mind at ease.
  • If you find that some of the above steps are difficult (for example: talking openly about food, being truthful to your parents about what you eat, saying people need to put on more weight or allowing yourself to be examined by a doctor) then you may actually have an eating disorder. You should talk to your parents to work out the best course of action.

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