This is an idea I literally JUST had, and I think I mentioned most the things which I perceive as traits common to ED sufferers. I hope you’re all doing OK. I’m having a few motivation issues at the moment regarding revision, but I’m going to the library tomorrow and will hopefully get a lot done. Thank you to all my amazing subscribers – I somehow don’t know how I mustered you all up, I’m really thrilled. Stay safe, keep healthy, keep pushing for your goals. Mwah (for EllieX)
Anorexia Advisor; Help for Young Girls
Advice on Anorexia
What score did you get for your IB finals? I’m just starting IB1 in August and since you’re obviously really intelligent, I was wondering what I ought to have to aim towards:)
I rarely think well of girls around my own age, as they’re often silly and narcissistic and obnoxious in so many ways, but there’s something about you that I really admire. I don’t even know what, specifically.
I like your videos:) everything you say is so true
hi my name is matt ive been suffering from anorexia around 10 and then bulimia at 15 im now 23
getting on a bit lol… its hard as im a guy but i haven’t physically binged at all for nearly 40 weeks now 
.. thx to this book but ive been suffering with the thought of food i think that seeking professionally help the way forward as doing this self help program has been great but not completely successful in the mental mind thx fro this video you are soo inspiring!! thx take care xmattx
your eye makeup is so pretty
@LouFederer I’m on the same wavelength as well, I actually had a conversation with my friend about it the other day.
Most of the time people really don’t understand, because the world revolves about getting married and having kids.
Bless motherhood, bla bla bla, don’t get me started.
They obviously never met my mother, I couldn’t take the risk.
i love ur channel ur makeup!! & yes i do have an ED (bulimia) that happens sporadically but im alot better now since im taking a nutrition class in my college
My favorite ED related books is called Wasted by Marya Hornbacher and she talks about characteristics commonly found in people suffering from EDs and its very similar to what you said and what I’ve noticed affected me. She talks about how her bulimia has always been related to high emotional points in her life and a level of intensity but how for her anorexia was the opposite and trying to not be excessive and more emotionally reserved. Which I can attest to as being true for me. Loved the vid
You inspire me so much and I think you look amazing. I’ve suffered bulimia for 17 years and don’t think I will ever be free of it
You give me hope x
That is such a good video! And so true!!! I love watching your video’s, you just make me smile
Hope you’re doing well!
I especially love you! good video
xxxx
i’m so glad you did this.
one thing that i think contributed to my anorexia was the fact that i didnt want to be overweight like my parents and younger brother. i just didnt agree with how they lived, eating alot and never exercising, i just really didnt want to be like my family, so i stopped eating ANY food that i saw they were eating, because i wanted to be better than them
i agree with all of this except for the high IQ. i’m not very smart which does fuel some of my negative thoughts and my eating disorder. most people yes are smart but i don’t think all of them are. spot on about perfectionism, low self esteem, OCD and the sibling rivalry. well done on this video i think its great, love ur videos their inspiring
keep i up and good luck in ur studies
stay strongxo
Im so proud of you, just to see you’re doing good. You’re a proof of strenght to me and many other people who are slowly going out (or trying) of this. Thanks to help us going in the right direction lou! <3
@CrazyEverAfter Thank you for your comment, darling! This video was totally my own words and everything, and I’m really glad you agree on so much – I know these issues reach so many with eating disorders. xx
@jesca15 Hmm… Sometimes I do battle quite strong thoughts to restrict/over-exercise/vomit, but I just think to myself, “don’t, not worth it – you’re better than that” – which I am. You really just have to be strong, there’s no way ’round it – your strength must come from within xxx
@abuono301 Wow! I never thought somebody was on the same wavelength as me about that. It’s kinda weird, isn’t it? I feel like I have some kind of purpose to my life in that we’re expected to reproduce, but maybe it’d be unwise of me to do so if I could harm my child?! Crazy! X
@ledgebox Ah, that’s so sweet! I am flattered
xx
@Jessicabeil32 You are completely welcome, Jess – I love to make them, and I am so happy they are enjoyed by so many! xx
@riotgrrrrl1288 Thanks daring! That means the world to me! XxX
@curlykim1988 Woohoo, I’m glad you agree x
@RussianEmpress Thank you honey, that’s really sweet! <3
This is all so true. I have basically all those characteristics. I love love love your videos, u just remind me and I’m sure evryone else that your never alone
I love this video! I think it’s really interesting that you pointed out the things that not everybody sees right away. I didn’t really know about the perfectionism or high IQ part, and that’s fascinating. I also did an english assignment recently where I pointed out that people with eating disorders are beautiful, and it’s funny that you uploaded this video the same day I did it. (: I’m glad I finally got around to catching up on your videos, you’re an awesome person.
Hi Lou, I have a question that maybe you could give me some feedback on…
have u ever felt yourself relapsing, or if not how do you prevent it?
sometimes, in certain situations where i have usually had my ED to cope, i panic as i have no alternative to managing things and find myself tempted to resort to old ways.
I just wondered your thoughts on this matter, or your experience, like, do you have a different/less negative way to manage certain stresses now..