i wasn't kidding.
if you read the last chapter, then please know that i don't ever want to influence anyone to take that course of action.
not only is it unhealthy and damaging, but if you want to lose weight, that is not the way to do it. you'll only gain it back again if you ever decide to start eating again, and even the path to that could be rocky.
girls, or even guys, whoever you are, wherever you are - purging or starving yourself DOES NOT solve anything. it does not make you skinnier. if you do want to lose weight, then do it in a healthy way, and make sure that you even need to lose weight at all.
body dysmorphia is a real thing, and most people will possess it, especially in a society like ours, where we photoshop models and promote skinny rather than healthy. so, look at your body - really look it - and ask yourself, "am i fat? do i really need to change this? or am i skinny?"
then, don't look at a magazine. no, i want you to make yourself feel good about yourself. dress up, go shopping, eat, whatever. but do whatever makes you happy.
did you need to be a magazine model to do that?
did you need to freaking photoshopped to be happy?
did you need to a size zero and even below to do that?
if the answer is no, then, be happy with yourself. please.
you're perfect the way you are.
it's one thing to exercise if you just want to maintain a certain healthy weight or if you want to get fit, get toned, maybe lose a little over here and over there, AS LONG AS you are doing it in a healthy way.
❝remember, starving is not the solution.❞
and the thing is, here i am, preaching, but i can't do anything about what you do. but i want to let you know that if you need anyone to talk to, i'm here. if you ever want to stop, there are people who can help you to quit. there are people who've been through what you're going through, or are even going through it right now. there are people who understand.
❝you are not alone.❞
if you ever need someone to talk to, if you're even in a situation and you need help, but you can't call anyone you, if you just need someone, i'm here.
if you don't think you could trust internet strangers, or might need to hear someone's voice, i've included a few helplines below. i don't know if they'll help, but if you ever need them one day, here they are.
Hotlines for America:
Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433
Self Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255
Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-847-831-3438
Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673
Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272
Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000
Hotlines for other Countries:
Argentina: 800 5555 5522
Australia: 1800 799 338
Austria: 800 5555 5522
Belgium: 800 5555 5522
Brazil: 0800 891 7391
Canada: 866 246 9224
China: 800 5555 5522
Colombia: 800 5555 5522
Costa Rica: 00 800 5555 5522
Denmark: 00 800 5555 5522
Finland: 800 5555 5522
Germany: 800 5555 5522
Hong Kong: 800 5555 5522
Hungary: 800 5555 5522
India: 000 800 1006 614
Ireland (Republic of): 800 5555 5522
Israel: 800 5555 5522
Italy: 800 5555 5522
Japan: 800 5555 5522
Luxembourg: 800 5555 5522
Malaysia: 800 5555 5522
Mexico: 001 800 514 3716
Netherlands: 800 5555 5522
New Zealand: 800 5555 5522
Norway: 800 5555 5522
Philippines: 800 5555 5522
Portugal: 800 5555 5522
Russia: 810 800 2643 1012
Singapore: 800 5555 5522
South Africa: 800 5555 5522
South Korea: 800 5555 5522
Spain: 800 5555 5522
Sweden: 800 5555 5522
Switzerland: 800 5555 5522 (143)
Taiwan: 800 5555 5522
Thailand: 800 5555 5522
UK: 08457 90 90 90
Other Hotlines:
National Youth Crisis Support: 1-800-448-4663
Youth America Hotline: 1-877-YOUTHLINE ( 1-877-968-8454)
Covenant House Nine-Line (Teens): 1-800-999-9999
Boys Town National: 1-800-448-3000
Teen Helpline: 1-800-400-0900
TeenLine: 1-800-522-8336
Youth Crisis Support: 1-800-448-4663 or 1-800-422-0009
Runaway Support (All Calls are Confidential): 800-231-6946
Child Helpline: (UK Only) 0800 1111
Kids Helpline (Australia): 1800 55 1800
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