did i cause this or is it just hormones

Question
ok when i just turned 13 at 4"11 95 pounds (january), i went down to around 85 pounds,my lowest at 82...(wuzanorexic) i was like that till summer where i got tratment and went up to 90 pounds and during the school year till octoer i went to 95...i thought i still looked too skinny so i egan to gain  weight from january to june...(i did that by eating more and binging) during the summer i biked and stuff so i gained 4 pounds (probaly from muscle)and idk why but i hav been eating normal and have gained more punds leavin me at 5ft 110 pounds...once i started goin above 105 i got stretch marks all over my butt and thighs and now they r spreading down my leg even though im still at 110...did the weight changes cause this or was it goin to happen anyway..imjust so upset over this :( because i made a stupid desision at 13....im 15 now

Answer
Dear Allie,

It sounds like you are still struggling with body image disturbance. Stretch marks happen when we grow and as women that happens on the hips and thighs. It's normal to be preoccupied with the minute details of the way you look at your age. If these thoughts begin to consume you, though, you should continue to seek the help of an eating disorder counselor. Even though you are not anorexic right now, the fact is most women never totally "get over" the eating disorder mentality and will probably go back and forth at occasional times in your life. See someone to help you through this time so you can enjoy a happy and healthy life!

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