Hey Jesse!
I was glad to hear that there was someone wanting to educate other people about
men and their E.D.'s. Although many types of people suffer from EDs, there is a
stigma attatched to men with eating disorders.
My name is Jared Kennedy, I am 23 years old and I live in Bemidji
(Bah-Midge-EEE) Minnesota.
My battles with bulima and anorexia started when I was about 15 years old. I
can not tell you what made me start doing it, as it was a combination of many
different factors. I didn't take it to the dangerous level until about a year
ago. A year ago I weighed 230 pounds, as I was a compulsive over-eater. I
would not keep any food down at all, purging anything from a potato chip, to two
pizzas, a half gallon of milk, and a box of Oreos. The longest I went without
eating between binges would range from two days to a week. My lowest weight was
135 pounds, when my friends made me go to outpatient ED therapy. I am now at an
EXTREMELY uncomfortable 160, but my therapist and dietitcian are helping me in
being comfortable with my body size and shape. I think the one thing people
need to understand is that EDs never go away. I will always think of myself as
repulisve and enormous, but it is how I deal with those thoughts that makes the
true difference.

I hope this helps you in whatever way it can, and thanks for the help and
respect. The world needs more people like you.
Take Care.
Jared

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