Q: Dear Shannon, I find it amazing that you recovered on your own. Just why is it that you never sought professional help?
A: Well, the primary reason why I never sought professional treatment was because, back when I first became sick, no one talked about eating disorders.....to read Shannon's full answer click HERE

Q: Is my ED making me depressed, or am I depressed because of my ED?
A: This question reminds me very much of 'which came first, the chicken or the egg'. The best answer will come from your treatment team....to read Shannon's full answer click HERE

Q: My question is, will I ever feel comfortable in my body?
A: Well, isn't that the question to end all questions! And, fortunately or unfortunately (depending on how you look at it), I can't give you an answer because the majority of the outcome of your question will depend on YOU...to read Shannon's full answer click HERE

Q: I want so badly to be forced into a doctor's office - or to even just go, without force! Problem is, my family has inadequate health insurance. My mother will cry to me to please gain weight, but she has never even mentioned seeing a doctor. I have responded to her in the past, in denial, saying - if you think I am so sick, why don't you bring me to a doctor? We have no family doctor and I seriously believe any medical expenses incurred from an eating disorder will be looked at by mother and family as a selfish burden I have imposed (we're poor!) since, after all, I am 'smart enough' to 'know better' than all this. Help. I just want a doctor to set me on the right plan and help me believe I'm going to be okay - I fear death, sometimes.
A: Hi dear - believe me, I understand. I hear your cry for help. And I understand why you fear death sometimes...eating disorders can be deadly and you are right to take your disease seriously....to read Shannon's full answer click HERE