Think You Are Not “Sick Enough” Because You Didn’t Lose Your Period? Read This.: vnc

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Think You Are Not “Sick Enough” Because You Didn’t Lose Your Period? Read This.

Nov 10, 2012 23:51

Originally published at Science of Eating Disorders. Please leave any comments there.

Anonymous asked, “I’ve never lost my period. Weight restored I am naturally thin, but even at a BMI of 15 or so I always got my period (although it wasn’t always regularly). This makes me feel like I’m not actually sick because I hear about everyone losing their period.” eatruncats replied: “To the anon who asked [...]

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