Am i anorexic??

I am 14 years old, 104 pounds and 5' 6-1/2''. I am constantly being called anorexic, bulemic, skinny...-the works. In Health class when we're learning about eating disorders, everyone looks at me like i'm guilty. I don't work out, play sports, or make myself throw up. But I never really seem to gain any weight. What's wrong with me??!!?

The reason that people call you those things might be that they are jealous of your body. People say those things to me too, and I've just learned to live with it. Trust me, it's a good thing to be skinny. As long as you aren't starving yourself, you aren't anorexic.

Just because you never gain weight doesn't mean you have any of the symptoms which could lead to those eating disorders.

A factor which could be leading to you not gaining weight is you have a good metabolism, which is essential for burning calories and weight loss.

A healthy way to put on weight would be to take vital supplements as well as weight lifting.

Try talkin to your mom and see a doctor if your that thin eat more and don't be afraid to gain a little wait. You might be anorexic hate to say it but you sound relly skinny eat a little more talk to a doctor and fast! good luck;)

Do you avoid eating? Do you believe yourself to be fat? These are the main symptoms of anorexia...

The advice from Michael Angelo is good if you want to put on some muscle and get fit. Also, your doctor can help put together a diet/meal plan that will ensure your body is getting all the nutrients, fats and proteins you need to be healthy.

I was a twig at 14 as well, but I grew into my height by 16. Give it time. In the meantime, if these other kids are really bothering you with their comments, talk to a teacher about it.

Well, if you actually eat every day, then you're not anorexic. You're just skinny. I mean, my sister is the same height as I am, and younger, and she weighs more than 15 pounds less than I do. And I'm not fat. She's not anorexic because she eats all day, and what she eats is junkfood. She weighs like 96 pounds. I weigh 115 and I eat healthy. It's confusing. Anyway, if you eat everyday, you're not anorexic. You're just skinny like my sister, and you should be happy that you're not fat. Some peoples bodies work like that. Don't listen to what everyone else says.

If your really THAT bony and skinny, try this:

Don't work out.

Don't run or walk as much as you usually do.

Eat LOTS of food. A snack in between all meals sounds reasonable.


As soon as you see changes, than your fine I suppose. I did this once because I was REALLY skinny too but I wasn't anerexic or bulmic or ya know, whatever.