Posts by Rachel Wood84

Hey everyone. I finally opened up to my mom about what’s been going on with me, and honestly, I just needed to get this out there. I’ve been struggling with vomiting since middle school—I’m 24 now—and yesterday was just the breaking point. Mentally, I am completely exhausted and deeply unhappy with where I am. It used to be that I’d throw up four or five times a day, my voice would sound terrible, and yesterday I felt physically awful; my blood pressure dropped to 100/60 and my teeth are already taking a hit. On top of that, I get these sores on my tongue, and to make matters worse, I work at a convenience store where I'm surrounded by piles of candy and junk food all day. I just don't have any strength left. I really don't know how to help myself, which is why I finally talked to my mom. I’m not some idiot; I’m finishing up my degree, I have a job, and I’m in a wonderful relationship. I look at everything I want for my future—having kids, living a normal life—and then I realize people are out there fighting for their lives while I’m consciously destroying mine.

. Ugh, I just had to vent. I could never bring myself to tell my friends or my boyfriend...