Scared and lonely.I've been purging for a few days. I know purging can have bad effects but, while I'm really afraid, I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. who to talk to. My best friend would tell her mom, who would tell my mom. And I'm afraid my mom will get mad if I tell her. Dear Scared and Lonely, I'm glad you told me, and now I'm telling you: Stop purging! Throwing up on purpose is harmful to your organs, throat, teeth, muscles and general health. Your body needs nourishment, and bulimia bulimia: see eating disorders. is a frightening disease. If you want to lose weight, exercise more and cut back on sugary sug·ar·y adj. sug·ar·i·er, sug·ar·i·est 1. Characterized by or containing sugar: sugary foods. 2. Tasting or looking like sugar. 3. soda, fast food and junky snacks. Purging could permanently mess up your body, which is scarier than a mad mom. Talk to a school counselor A school counselor is a counselor and educator who works in schools, and have historically been referred to as "guidance counselors" or "educational counselors," although "Professional School Counselor" is now the preferred term. , an aunt or another friend's mom. Get more information at edap.org. |
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