Comments on: A Question About Anorexia And Multivitamins?

By: Bella Volta

Bella Volta — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:11:40 +0000

( I know anorexia isn’t healthy, but I have suffered because of it off and on for about 4 years and feel your pain) I can’t believe you have been Anorexic for this long on and off without taking a multi-vitamin. They should clean up your nails a bit, but honestly why don’t you just keep them painted?
How are you abusing your medications anyway? Just the adderall or all of them? Wellbutrin doesn’t make you a little more happy and your forget about it while your at home? I didn’t like wellbutrin, I smiled all the time and wanted to punch people in the stomach. Zoloft has helped me out a bit on the anxiety side, but its mostly my xanax that does the trick.

By: Patty E

Patty E — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:49:08 +0000

Not sure if the vitamins will help – but you do need to try and help yourself. I have found a terrific site which may help you with your anorexia. Please look at it – it could save your life. The website is http://tinyurl.com/d9tpv9

By: Sarah B

Sarah B — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:42:26 +0000

Hi, I work on an eating disorder unit and no, taking multi-vits won’t help as you need food to actually absorb the vitamins and minerals into your body. Without food and drink there is no real point in taking them.
Good luck.

By: sinead.s

sinead.s — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:48:09 +0000

I dont know sweetie, but your doing more damage then you could ever do anyway.
I’ve suffered with it since i was 14, it went away for a couple of years and when i was 17/18 it came back and i lost over 2 1/2 stone, I’m a healthy weight now and eating properly although people still say im tiny etc.
You’re a lot better than this, dont let it get a hold of you properly, imagine the pain your family and friends would have if they lost you

By: A W

A W — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:33:13 +0000

Zinc in multi vitamins (might need to check this) may be useful, beneficial for hair, if not nails too?
But no one can live off multi vitamins.
I use them sometimes, and I don’t eat that well/nor eat a good variety of foods with a great range of vitamins and minerals in them.
There is no substitute for good healthy food.
As far as hair loss, and bad nails go, I would talk to a doctor (General Practitioner) about that.