Question 1

do anorexics gain back weight fast?

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That is variable: Once metabolic rate has dropped it can allow more rapid weight gain when calories are increased. But many people with anorexia do not have rapid weight gain as they may resist other's attempts to take control over their weight.

Question 2

how can i gain weight after being an anorexic?

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Anorexic: If you truly have the illness of anorexia nervosa, allowing yourself to gain weight may be very difficult without ongoing treatment.  Your recovery will be a gradual process best managed by your psychiatrist, family physician, and therapist.  If you've been in treatment before but stopped this, it's time to start again.  There is always hope and help.  Good luck to you.

Question 3

anorexia recovery gain weight? how much?

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This needs to be: Individually tailored for you depending on how severely underweight you are. Consult with your physician.

Question 4

what can be done to not gain weight after anorexia?

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Complicated Question: You might want 2 chat w/ someone at the natl assn of anorexia nervosa & related disorders helpline about this, so you can discuss your rea http://bit.Ly/16crmyh. Call (630) 577-1330 to talk to someone who'll very likely understand your fears about weight/weight gain. Relapse is very common among those w/ anorexia. Preoccupation with weight/body size & shape can often slip back into your life.

Question 5

when will you lose the weight gained from anorexia recovery?

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Complicated Question: You might want 2 chat w/ someone at the natl assn of anorexia nervosa ; related disorders helpline about this, so you can discuss your rea http://bit.Ly/16crmyh. Call (630) 577-1330 to talk to someone who'll very likely understand your fears about weight/weight gain. Relapse is very common among those w/ anorexia. Preoccupation with weight/body size ; shape can often slip back into your life.

Question 6

what is a good way to gain weight and to not be called anorexic?

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What's happening?: In this world, people will call you many things, true or not. The fact that you want to gain tells me you do not have anorexia nervosa. If you appear ill and are very thin despite eating what seems to be a healthy diet, you may have malabsorption (celiac disease, whipple's) or maldigestion (pancreatitis, adult cf); get a workup. If you're merely well-defined, athletic and slim, it's sour grapes.

Question 7

if you start to  eat normally but don't want to gain weight,  can i say that anorexia has been cured. ?

Accepted Answer

No desire to eat: Anorexia is when a person has no desire to eat (regardless of the cause). Therefore, if she wants to eat and starts eating normally, she does not have anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder in which one of the symptoms is anorexia. If she has anorexia nervosa, and starts to "eat normally", but doesn't want to gain weight even though still underweight... then she is still sick.

Question 8

i'm anemic and i look anorexic. what can i do to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Get help: How anemic?
What is your weight and have you lost or just always low?
First step to answering how to gain weight is to find out why you are not.
Is it psychiatric or is there a medical reason (thyroid, malabsorbtion, cancer, infection, others)
start by visiting a good general doctor for an exam and blood tests.

Question 9

what to do if i have anorexia and want to start eating normally without gaining weight?

Accepted Answer

See below: The answer is not easy  eat more slowly and begin to exercise-like walking  that will help you not to gain weightt.

Question 10

after recovering from anorexia, gaining weight, i still look inproportioned. after 6 months is the weight still redistributing?

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Careful: I am very glad to hear that you are recovering and have gained back some of your body weight. Please speak to your psychiatrist regarding your concerns surrounding your body image. It is important to get feedback from others regarding this as you continue to heal.

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