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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on eating disorders.

22 doctors weighed in across 14 answers
Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Purging: Purging is not good; skipping meals is also bad; treat your body right.

Answered 4/2/2014

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First,: First, recognize and admit you have a problem. Second, get help for it.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Ignore the fashion magazines, and realize that you're beautiful as you are. Airbrushing isn't real.

Answered 1/31/2014

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Throw: Throw away the scale! weight is a number, being healthy is what really matters.

Answered 2/28/2014

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Dr. John Walker answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Eating: Eating is fun; should be good for your tum; and not add too much to your bum!

Answered 5/29/2014

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Too: Too much, too little; food effects you in the middle; enough to feel like human.

Answered 5/21/2014

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Support: Support from those who love you and understand what you are going through is a big help.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Eating: Eating and cheating; i can get away with it; who am i kidding?

Answered 5/13/2017

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Seek: Seek help now! understand that you are not alone.

Answered 9/29/2016

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You: You need professional help for any eating disorder. This is a serious condition. Be safe!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Relapse: Relapse is common with unexpected painful emotions. Plan ahead with support system for these events.

Answered 1/15/2014

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Dr. Brian Hoffman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Consider: Consider food the 'gasoline' of your body. Only enough to get where you are going, no more, no less.

Answered 5/24/2014

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do ask for support and help. Your stress levels will go down and you can regain your life.

Answered 7/20/2013

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Things: Things are not always what they seem;the first appearance deceives many. Look inside: self ; others!

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