Anorexia Struggles - 24 Hours in A&E - Medical Documentary
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2024
- 24 Hours in A&E - S16 E15
Witness powerful stories of resilience and family bonds in this emotional episode of 24 Hours in A&E. Follow a teenager's battle with anorexia, a father's recovery after a traumatic accident, and the heartfelt journey of adoption.
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Any persons watching this program, looking at the dynamics between Sammy and her mother, please understand that mom was in sheer terror for her daughter's life. Mom couldn't help herself, trying to get her daughter to eat. No, her pleading didn't work. The response of the child will always be stubborn resistance. Professional help is needed. No judgment of the parents, please! I went theough this with one of my children. Horrifying. My child survived, thankfully. Watching this mother and daughter sure did bring back feelings of grief, horror, thankfulness...what a mixed bag of emotions.
As a child who has suffered from eating disorder/ negative image of food. You are strong and am so grateful you never gave up. Much love
It’s such a horrible illness for everyone involved. 😢😢😢❤❤❤
How sad it is that a comment like yours is necessary. However, I'm so pleased to hear that you & your child are doing well. I pray for this mother & child. May they both find peace & comfort.
@@elizabethelliot3737 Thank you, and much love to you, too, and please know that in reading your response, I care about you and believe in your recovery and good health and a bright future!
@@dianaavellanet8794 Thank you for your response. I did read judgmental comments about the mother. That was what spurred me to write my comment. I cannot even judge the person judging! People whom have been through the nightmare can understand fully the mother's plight. What a brave family to allow their story to be told. We do pray for the family. The daughter seemed to be well and healthy at the end of the program.
That Mum is awesome.
She is upset and worried, but freely admits she has no ideas how to handle her daughter's mental health issues and wants help.
She never once gave in to her child, she showed tough love. Respect.
I know. I truly hope they come across this video and all of the positive comments.
*never once gave into _the eating disorder_
@@itsdune079 100% agree, appreciate this comment
I had a heart attack from anorexia and almost died multiple times. After 3 treatments, i am recovering. I still attend celebrate recovery weekly and see a therapist. My friend died of bulimia, eating disorders will kill unless you get help. I'm so happy she is in recovery and smiling! That a girl, be brave!
Valerie,
I am so proud of all the hard work that you’ve been doing. Keep it up, girl! 🙌
Keep up the hard work!
@valerietaylor1124
Bless you 👍❤️🙏
glad you’re still with us and in recovery. we still need you to stay here a long while more! :)
I’m also in recovery! It’s rough, learning that I deserve to feel good and be healthy is something I never expected to be so challenging. So many ups and downs. I hope your recovery is going well, and I’m extremely grateful that this horrible disease didn’t take you. Sending love 💚
My daughter and only child died at the age of 33 from anorexia after a 20 year battle with anorexia. It’s a tragic and painful disease.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Oh my god, I am so sorry for your loss. So tragic. I can't imagine your pain. 😢 I wish you all the best and that one day you'll be able to experience happiness in little things again. ❤
I am so very sorry for your loss. There really are no words that explain that it's the whole family who suffer to those who haven't lived with it. Please be kind to yourself and know she loved you. Xx
So sorry to hear. Hugs!
I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words… 💔🌹
Sammys mum loves her to bits, she’s only doing what all parents should do.
I’m in recovery from anorexia. I had a recent relapse that sent me spiraling back, but I’m slowly getting through it. Remember guys, 1/5 people with an eating disorder will die as a result of it. You are deserving of recovery. You deserve to feel healthy and happy, you deserve to eat, you deserve to have peace. I know the voice will tell you, “well stop when we hit x” but you won’t. You’ll never be satisfied with the number you see. If you have a moment of wanting to recover, grab it by the neck and don’t let go. Don’t let an eating disorder take another beautiful person.
Take care of yourself and a slip back into your ED is just a slip not a failure. I'm a recovering anorexic for many years. I still have to beat those voices down every now and then. But at least they aren't there all the time anymore. You can do this🎉
Take care and don’t beat yourself up for the relapse! I’m proud of you and send you all my best wishes 🍀
Wah wah wah... 🙄
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
I'll never complain about my two teen boys eating us out of groceries 😩. Stay strong Sammie and her amazing mama
Wow, for Sammy to have been challenged & actually come out on the other side is hopeful of her continued success. And, to have her allow her story to be told is very encouraging as well.
Prayer for Sammy 🙏 I have been in the same place as her , I struggle a very very long time with this horrible condition 😢.
She’s a beauty! Believe in yourself, Sammy!
Young girls like Sammy need to hear the story of Karen Carpenter and what she did to herself. I wish Sammy nothing but the best and hopefully she can overcome this illness.
-ikr ... !-
As a teenager, my mom always critised me for being either too thin or too fat. It's a miracle that I didn't end up with an eating disorder.
With me, it was my dad. I think he hated the fact that I'm built just like him.
Wow. That's terrible. I am sorry you had to hear that crap.
Yes! I wasn't what I consider criticized by family but certain comments were made. (Not my parents, btw. It was a grandparent and a couple aunts.) I think they truly meant well but they just didn't think before they spoke. I was incredibly sensitive about my body from the ages of about 12-17. I didn't have an ED but came close to it. My grandmother only had two grandchildren. Myself and my cousin who was a professional model...so that pretty much explains our dynamic. We were always introduced as and referred to as my grandmother's beloved granddaughters. I was the smart one and my cousin was the pretty one, according to a few relatives. My cousin was your typical (naturally) blond hair and blue eyes beauty with a model thin build. I'm a Auburn hair, blue eyed voluptuous build. My grandmother did kinda make me feel better once I got older. She never called me ugly or fat but she did say to me one day "It took you a while but you sure turned into a beauty, finally." (I was 33 years old!)
I never realized it until my cousin and I had a heart to heart talk one day but her self-esteem was probably just as damaged as mine. When we were referred to as the "smart one" and the "pretty one," my cousin heard the "smart one" and the "dumb one.". (She's FAR from dumb.) We joke with each other now about it but back when we were adolescents it really affected us negatively.
as a recovering anorexic parents actually don’t cause eating disorders it’s just a perfect mix of things and also genetics
I'm sorry that your mother didn't know a more effective way to express her concern and that you felt put down. But some of these comments have me wondering what do you say to an overweight or underweight child? Nothing? That's not good parenting. Then years later after they've convinced themselves they're okay because their parents said nothing and they're facing all kind of issues because of their weight which should have been addressed WHILE they were forming their eating habits, what do you say? People do not suddenly in adulthood develop bad eating habits. That starts at home. Not addressing it is not the answer. It's HOW you address it that matters. Suggesting that parents should ignore unhealthiness in their kids is suggesting they neglect them.
5 years of an ed and everyone kept telling me how amazing i looked. Remission for 18 years but its always there
How sad.
Yes it is. Just keep ignoring those voices in your head.
I remember a nutritionist or dietician (whatever it was) asked me if I could maybe start eating yogourt with fruit on the bottom as a sort of compromise and I remember thinking “not a chance….I’ll get fat”. I remember going days and days eating just a green apple which I chose because I figured a tart green apple had less calories than a sweet red apple. I have gained quite a bit since then due to the side effects of a depression medication so I am really down about my body now. Eventhough I’ve gained so much weight, i constantly think about calories and whether I should eat and maybe I don’t really need it. I also got compliments when I was at my worst in terms of disordered eating so it’s hard to abandon those ways. I have children now and I do not discuss weight around them. I cannot pass this onto either of them.
Sammy's mum is so so lovely. I was in Sammy's place and it's such an awful headspace to be. Her mum is so encouraging and sweet, no blaming whatsoever. Kudos to her.
My best friend passed away from Anorexia. I hope that anybody that struggles with this illness can get better. Her body just gave up. She went to sleep and never woke back up.
She didn't fall asleep. She died. Accept the truth for what it is. She laid down because her body didn't have anything in it to sustain whatever energy she had left, if any. Her body was dying at that point. God took her before she closed her eyes. That's facts. She didn't lay down to sleep. Her body gave out and she laid down to die.
@@VegasLady81this is probably the most ignorant thing to say to someone grieving. there was literally nothing to pick from what they said to take in a negative light, yet you choose to bring religion into it and act as if she’s not aware of what happened.
@@VegasLady81 As someone who's had her father figure die in his sleep, the fucking nerve.. first of all you don't even know the context or what actually happened, yet you're talking like you were there telepathically at the time. More importantly how fucking dare you try to use religion to spin your version of events. Since you claim to be religious, why don't you use God's teachings on kindness and offer a fucking molecule of sympathy instead of using it to fuel your own narrative..
@@joonbug3856 You know what? I don't give a rat's ass what you think of anything I say. It's not ignorant, it's true. I don't sugar coat anything for anyone. Nobody asked for your irrelevant input anyway. Troll.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s an awfully ugly thing to watch a loved one struggle with. I wish you peace and healing 🫶🏼
Anorexia has the highest morality rate of all mental illnesses. I hope Sammy stays well. She seemed like a happy baby.
Yes, and sadly is the least funded or understood. In my opinion, if it affected boys as much as it affected girls - this would not be the case.
Raymond reminded me of my Dad. He was always downplaying his injuries so as not to worry anyone. I never knew how bad things were until it was too late. I hope Raymond is more honest with those who care about him and I'm glad he has recovered.
Raymond was much like my dad, too. My dad hid his health troubles as much as he could because he didn't want his family to worry about him. He eventually died of lung cancer.
I agree. He told his wife it was a fall and a check up… my dad was the same. He ended up going to the doctors way too late. I miss him and still need him. I wish he went sooner. I’m sorry about your dad ❤
My dad is getting close to 80…he’s always been healthy af and worked hard…he still works hard, but now he does charity work building houses and gardening. Anyway, Raymond really got to me too, reminded me of my dad. Thankfully he’s finally going to all his checkups and stuff. He had heart surgery like 2 years ago and lives very far away. I think about him constantly, worrying something will go wrong. He is all I have aside from my brother.
I’m sorry for your loss❤ your dad clearly loved you very much!❤
At least this mother cares about her daughter and getting her help unlike Eugenia Conney’s mother does nothing while her daughter starves herself!
No kidding!
I can't imagine how her mother can watch her slowly disappear, and we all know how it ends unless there's intervention.
It’s how her mother pays the bills. Disgusting.
If people could see this going on, can’t the relatives see this going on. I would walk in there with the police with the ambulance people and get that girl out of that home if the mother is not doing anything about her and her eating disorder.
Seems that way
Such loving Mom, so smart to just hug her and comfort her gently. I hope she gets well soon.
U can see how she's checking her collar bones while her mum talked how well she was doing.
My collar bones stick out and I am tall and slim but on the higher side of my BMI weight. Doctors always either look at them or ask me if this is normal for me. Others laypersons have also commented. Why does this indicate something other than lower body weight?
Yes, because she is not well, and anorexia causes obsession with weight and body shape.
I can see how somebody with an eating disorder would gauge their weight by doing that. Just like the fentanyl addicts I know are constantly checking their pulse by their carotid artery in their neck. Certain things create certain habits in people that indicate they aren’t doing well.
@@elizabetherne556that’s a thing? as someone who used to struggle with substance use disorder and with fentanyl, no one i know or myself have ever consistently checked their carotid pulse.
I understand how Sammy feels, I’ve been in the same state of mind when I was in my 20’s. It’s very hard to get out of that mindset. I was battling depression and anxiety. Even though I got out of the mindset of seeing myself as being overweight, I’m still dealing with depression and anxiety. I’m glad Sammy is doing well and I hope others can learn from her journey and know that there’s help for them too. Love to all those who are struggling with their health issues whether it’s physical or mental and I will keep all of you in my prayers. 😊❤😊❤
@arneciachatmon9757, it is hard to get out of the mindset. I am thankful that you survived. I know that remnants of the disease can be depression and anxiety. i feel for you and pray for you. You are a believer in God, that is good! My child had to be admitted to a hospital for treatment. She suffers as you do with anxiety and depression. Yet I have faith that she will return to God, as she has disavowed faith at the moment. You have a great helper in your belief. God bless you, dear one....
You’re in my prayers, too. 🥰
Watching this episode it’s almost identical to my experience. The age, the words Sammy’s mum was saying to her and the way she was talking about her daughter.. even down to the first night experience.. I felt like I was watching myself at 14.
I’ve never related more to an experience and I truly wish Sammy the absolute best in her recovery❤
To the beautiful lady who was adopted, remember you were the answer to your parents prayers. ❤❤❤
I have such compassion for Sammy as someone who has dealt with anorexia for many years. Nothing a mother can say is ever enough, and the guilt that others are trying so hard to help (or fix you) only drives the maladaptive behaviors around food, one’s body, and exercise.
Oh, sweet Sammy. I hope she recovers; it's so, so difficult.
I pray Sammy keeps making progress, her mom is a very strong woman who is there to help not control. You stay strong in this it’s not an easy battle I know. Bless you and your family. I’ll be praying for you
The mom is super involved and present, but I sure wish that she would let her daughter answer questions herself.
This was an exceptional episode.
So very proud of Sammy for recognizing her illness, that is not easy. I felt so heartbroken for her when she was so scared and didn’t want to stay in the hospital, but she truly handled it all so well for being so sick and vulnerable. I hope she’ll continue to heal and gets all the help and support she needs.
So disturbing to see someone who is bleeding internally start to vomit up blood. As someone who has experienced this, it’s very terrifying and you feel absolutely awful. 😞
You will have to treat the mind (finding the cause and treating if) as well as the body, or else nothing will change 😢
I hope she recovers totally ❤
Keep being strong Sammy! Wish her the best and prayers.
I feel the same way as Ella that I’m very fortunate I was adopted by my parents!! I’ve never felt like I was an adopted daughter but their daughter plain and simple just loved like flesh and blood!
Excellent program! Wish they had these hospital videos each day. The hospital staff is always so caring.
I can say this from experience the mother is terrified that she's going to lose her daughter but the daughter is terrified that you're going to put the weight back on her
Well said.
Totally agree, I have been that mother.
It is very clear that the Carpenter who fell 10 Feet and his wife did an absolutely amazing job parenting their adopted daughter. She appreciates everything they did for it, she is incredibly grounded and logical, but also has extensive empathy for her adoptive parents and biological brother.
Sammy, you are amazing.
The little Supergirl is so cute. My granddaughter is going to be 3 in July.
It's Wonder Woman socks. She was the female hero in my generation Supergirl came later. She is so cute in her costume!
@@sheilasamuels1066but he t-shirt is a supergirl’s one
Way to go, Sammy! You’ve got this! One day you will look back and know that all this is in the past and you are going to be healthy and happy. You are bright and beautiful and I bet you would someday make an amazing counselor for eating disorders or other struggles.
One day at a time and love from the US😊
I am very moved by these stories bravo to the families for their love and support
I have such an unbelievable respect for emergency doctors and nurses after two near death experiences I pray for my helpers often and their families.
This show is so well done 👍❤️🙏
Dear Sammy, even though I don’t know you, I want you to know I believe in you. You are doing so good. So many of life’s surprises and moments to discover are waiting for you.
Lovely family of man who fell. A grateful daughter and adoring wife & mother.
Raymond reminds me so much of my dad. watching his story was bringing me to tears.
Raymond's story was touching. I was very relieved to see him recovered.
I'm so glad everyone seems to be doing better.
Awww, Sammi! You look incredible! What a beautiful young lady you are! Be well, dear.
Dear Sam, you are so beautiful and you have so much to look forward to in your life. You can do this, you are stronger than you know. 💗
To Raymond and your family, I am so happy you made a great recovery. ❤️🇦🇺🦘
Raymond, you have a lovely family. Glad you recovered. 🎶💐
These nurses and doctors are so phenomenal! Nothing like the states…
its a different culture. people are more polite to each other in general
Well done mum, this thing is so wildly difficult. It’s so hard to know what to say or do, and we try to do our best. So so hard, and so much love to you! In Australia, there are supports around learning how to support peeps with anorexia, I so hope those supports are there for you too. So much love and good wishes xx
Sammies story hit home I truly hope she is doing better now her mother was such a good support
Beautiful young girl, Sammy
Way to go Sammy!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤
I absolutely love this program. I know I speak for millions of us when I say we are so grateful to our medical professionals, our caregivers, those who care for us and save our lives.
Raymond is very lucky to have such a loving caring daughter and wife. His daughter won the parent lottery.
And Sammy learned a gigantic lesson…your parents won’t always be there for you, you need to remember we are gifted with one body and it was made perfectly in God’s eyes. Sammy is beautiful and you can tell she is so loved. Now she’s learning to love herself ❤
That poor mom 🤦🏼♀️❤️🩹 My heart breaks for her
How wonderful to see that young woman looking cheerful and healthy. I thank God for the NSF and the way they helped these patients. I am grateful also for the American healthcare system as well, which has got me through a number of difficulties so that I am now nearly eighty-five. I am, actually, astonished!
I don’t have an ED, but I remember the first time I was admitted to the psych hospital for a su*cide attempt. I was terrified too. I’m glad Sammy is doing better.
Sammy is such a pretty young lady, i wish her all the best with good health and happiness for the future ahead. You can do it Sammy.
A horrible disease! Seeing that these poor afflicted people are constantly surrounded by food.
We are all our own worst enemy 💔
Any thoughts on Euginia Cooney?
My heart broke when Sam apologized to her Mom 😭
Industrial first aid attendant here. That neck collar on the fellow that fell was WAY too loose. He could pull it around and turn his head. Whomever put it on him needs to put them on tighter. Or, if he loosened it himself, he really shouldn't have.
Patient with chronic pain/joint problems including with the neck here- the one point of securement neck collars aren't the best when it comes to fitting every person.
I prefer the two point securement neck collars. I personally have an Aspen Vista collar and it not only has the velcro on either side of the neck but also has a knob to adjust the height of the neck. Of course my instructions for use are mainly limited to helping with migraine symptoms but the Aspen Vista line can accommodate most people of various sizes/neck heights for properly discouraging movement of the head and neck.
Sammy looks amazing!
Eating disorders really are crazy in how they effect the mind. That girl is in hospital because she’s underweight enough that it’s effecting her heart and blood pressure, but when her mum’s asking her what things she’s willing to eat she’s still obsessing over calorie intake and sugar. I feel so bad for anyone that goes through that. It must truly be an awful state of mind to be in.
I never had a mom or dad who gave a crap. They just said wow you look Great. I think the parents being so concerned feeds the addiction.
Sometimes, you just have to go against your better judgment.💯💯💯
I had always been a healthy weight, a little more on the thin side, and then I had 4 back surgeries to try and correct complications from a herniated disc. I gained so much weight and at my heaviest I was 203lbs (I am a petite man 5'4"). I just accepted it and avoided mirrors and tried not to have my picture taken. A Facebook memory popped up of one of the rare times my full body photo was taken, and it shocked the heck out of me. I ended up losing 70lbs, but had to be treated for bulimia and developed diverticulitis. I am middle aged, and eating disorders can affect young and old, male and female. I am now at a healthy weight again, but through diet and exercise. So thankful to the doctors and therapist and am so lucky not to have developed anorexia.
I can remember my mom so everything she could to do and help me through my anorexia journey and I can remember the hell I put her through, I was in the hospital for a month 😔 I can relate to this
When a family member/friend has an addiction, whatever it may be, it's better to seek help/advice ourselves to be able to help them. Knowledge can be a helpful weapon.
My step sister was anorexia, she was almost out in hospital just to save her life, I told her with force if she didn't start eating she Will die, we were not quite teenagers yet,
She started eating from then on. She's pretty healthy last time I saw her, and a good weight
Proof of what social media has done. I myself have never been on facebook or twitter or any other sites. To me these should all be gone. This beautiful young lady is so fortunate to have parents like hers. Thank you for all the dr's and nurses who look after all medial fields. They are truly remarkable. Raymond also went to hospital just in time.
I had ulcers with continual fluid filled stomach CTs and blood transfusions. I would vomit all day and ended up 82 lbs at 5ft3. I ended up with radical serious stomach surgery and nearly died. It has been a long road back but i am now about 125 or 130 and so thankful to eat again😊
When I became a type one diabetic in 1971 I was in intensive care because I was so close to dying. When the doctor had arrived at our house earlier in the day, my parents were told that I only had hours to live. I was so dehydrated that my brain was affected because my body was grabbing any moisture that it could in the body to flush out the sugars. Around the third day in the ICU my mom came walking in as I was screaming and two nurses were holding me down but as soon as I saw my mom I was fine. Mom asked what was wrong. The answer surprised her. It was the skeleton in the next bed, but I was frightened of that. It was going to come alive and attack me. My mom went out to the nurses station and asked for divider be brought into the room so I wouldn’t be able to see, the anorexic skeleton beside me. All they had on her was a diaper and she was skin and bone that’s why I thought she was a skeleton because I could see every single bone in her body. My mom got to know the family of that young girl who is 15 and, the mother and father were quite overweight and what started her eating disorder was that she did not want to be big like her parents so she slowly started to skip meals until she was down to a half a banana a date and then eventually cutting that out of her diet. She was just drinking water and that’s how she ended up in the ICU where I was. It was great to see her two years later at the age of 17 and she looks like a very healthy teenager and she was at a great body weight.
Over the years I’ve talked to several doctors about anorexia because it scared the heck out of me so bad. I was told that it was always blamed on the same old thing, magazine models, social media talking about having to lose weight in order to have the perfect body and so forth, but a lot of the problems that anorexics suffer with come from home. The girl that I knew that was in the ICU with me didn’t want to be big like her parents, those are her words. She just took it to a new level where now it became a big psychological problem with her.
I think his parents we should always try to be a good example to our children with our outlook on life, eating, healthy, and being active.
I remember when Karen Carpenter passed away from anorexia and reading about problems that arose from her mother and that Karen always thought the only thing she controlled in her life was her eating so that’s what she did.
You can tell that Sammy‘s mom was very concerned and I would be too with an anorexic child. It did show you when they were alone how difficult it is and knowing how to talk to a child who’s an anorexic is so important. I feel parents should go to classes to learn what to say and what not to say and subjects to totally ignore discussing with the child.
Fear of eating again is a reality no matter what age you are when you are fighting anorexia. It isn't just a young girl's disease. It affects all demographics
Sammy is so incredibly beautiful with amazing skin, large eyes, a gorgeous and symmetrical face, and so much more. It’s so difficult for anyone who has never had or experienced a Mental Illness, to understand how the perception of these patients and they do not understand why these people do not see ‘Reality’ the way they do. I admire and respect all healthcare specialists who are willing, driven, and effective in this field. It must be somewhat similar to doctors who are dedicated to helping drug addicts, as the failure rate can be so high. These experts have to be so strong and resilient, to be able to avoid taking on the sadness, frustrations, etc, of multiple relapses or discovering so much resistance and non-compliance!
Good morning everyone ❤️🙂⚘️🏥.
Hello
@@bell6012 I hope you have a fantastic day Bell🙂⚘️.
We have a Siemens Company in the out skirts of Jackson, Mississippi, USA. That is the man on the CAT scan.
Very cool!
Sammi doesn’t even hug her Mom when crying in protest about being admitted into to hospital. She can’t even think straight. Her look is so off during the whole episode. The anorexia has stolen her beautiful life.
Having a daughter who suffers anorexia it's quite common they feel like the parent is not defending them or basically standing up for them, so betraying them. Its so hard being the one who has to give the tough love.
If more parents would monitor their child's social media use, we might be able to tackle a load of issues instead of creating them. I can't imagine how my self esteem would have been and what I would have done had I grown up with social media like it is today from a very young age. If you look at the depression and anxiety rates in young people it almost correlates exactly with the rise in social media use
Poor Sammy.
I had an ED also (for 15 yrs), and recovery is a piece of sh. with many relapses.
Long term process, ups and downs, weight loss, maybe critical amount of this (during a serious relapse I almost died bc of my low weight).
Keep going Sammy, and fight every day! You are stronger.
I've been in Sammy's thoughts before, only it wasn't from friends, it was because my dad starved me from being so outraged of me calling my friend about a twit who stole food from church. That was almost 10 years ago and it still hits now.
And it sticks with you mentally and physically, I still feel like I don't deserve food and you will gain more fat every time and it will store in specific spots so the body isn't at dying stage at all. And that can even come from drinking water if you starve yourself enough.
You can gain fat in spots just from water??
Don't let the bastard ruin your life, he's not worth it.
39:34 so ridiculous. i understand the food and nourishment aspect of recovery, but the doctor not mentioning mental health interventions or therapy at the bare minimum as treatment for an ED is insane
They said we need to help you from all angles.
They obviously meant some kind of mental health therapy by admitting her to the special unit.
Hence why she couldn't just go home & "eat"
We only see a snapshot. That conversation would have been a lot longer than we saw. They had mentioned to viewers multiple times that it is a mental illness so probably did feel the need to keep in all the conversation they had with Sammi about the treatment.
Having worked in psych hospital the ED will give basic information. The goal is to get the patient admitted and settled before bombarding her and triggering her into wanting to just walk out. The other issue is the ED Drs are not specialists in mental health.
They tried to tell me my 2 year old daughter was overweight. They wanted me to put her on a controlled diet but I decided not to because she ate healthy and was srill growing. Shes nearly 5 now and a perfectly normal weight. Even my bmi says im overweight and people look at me like I'm bonkers when I say that. I struggled with anorexia as a teen and was hospitalised for 3 months. I was a lucky one, when my brain wasn't being deprived the therapy really helped. But its scary when you realise how much your brain was warped by delusional thoughts and you don't even realise it.
BMI is a load of crap. I can't believe doctors still think it's at all useful when almost no one fits the criteria for it. It's so evil how many people might've lost their lives because of made up statistics...
I've been dealing with anorexia for ten years, and no matter how close I've come to death, or how many times I've been in treatment... nothing sticks. I'm trying to find any reason and ounce of hope to keep going and fighting, but it's so hard.
Marla's awesome 🩷
Poor mum is desperate here. She’s clearly stressed out of her mind.
anorexia is a symptom of a deeper issue
Yup. If you notice, the mom answers for her even tho the daughter can obvs speak for herself. The is a typical teen/parent power struggle.
My daughter had AN. Salad was never something she was allowed during recovery
Seeing the poor man with the lacerated spleen vomit, what looked like blood, while I was eating, turned out to be a great diet aid. I couldn't finish my popcorn after that.
Ive got a 14 year old son, he's a healthy boi, eats like a Hyena on steroids and often eats more than his dad.. But what I found heartbreaking is seeing that young lady not eating and fading away before before her mum's eye's, the hurt, distress and torture that mum must feel is beyond words. Just trying to understand Anorexia being a mental health issue trouble's me greatly. Eating and being healthy is so simple yet incredibly complicated. Social media, peer pressure and what we value as a society needs to be looked at.
Bless the mum and daughter 🙏
Fuckkkk she looks like me, we lost the same
amount of weight in about the same time and no one ever saw me I’ve been sobbing over this for over a hour I’m fully recovered ish now but so many people like this get ignored until they die we die every day
I'm so sorry noone ever saw you suffering!! 😢 Sending you a big hug! I'm glad you recovered because as you say, this illness is deadly in far too many cases. I suffered from it too, so I feel for you from experience. If you still feel a need to seen for your suffering, please don't hesitate to get therapeutic help! Sending you lots of love and hope you will be better soon.❤
God bless you sweetie.
I haven’t ever been ‘anorexic’ but I’ve been bulemic… and through a series of health issues have been in the place where my body was basically eating away at my muscles to survive. It still sometimes is. I’m 40, and NONE of this is easy. I can’t even imagine how hard this is at Sammy’s age. I was around 15.16 when I became bulimic… and that wasn’t easy either. I wish more people understood the toll this has… not just on the person it’s happening to, but their family and friends.
People judge too quickly, with no background or medical knowledge.
Right….my partner just says EAT!!!! He’ll cook massive meals and get and if I can only eat a little..then say why can’t you just be normal all you have to do is eat!….hes gotten a little better but it’s so difficult ppl don’t understand it’s more than just putting food in your mouth
Sorry, what exactly are you implying?
I am very sorry for you. I was anorexic for 20 years but am better and at normal weight now. It seems to never leave your head completely, but I am able to control those thoughts. Please never give up fighting against it and for your life. In the end eating is a decision for or against life. Once I understood that I was able to get better, with lots of help. Life can be happy and joyful, and eating can be a pleasant experience. I wish you the best and lots of strength against your ed and for your life. ❤
I can’t understand how so many people, can be so judgmental of others.
my younger sister was hospitalised with this same thing. it is horrific. I wouldnt wish it on anyone. its a horrible illness.
Marla was cute as a button with her sweet little accent and voice ❤
It’s tough listening to the mother overtalk the Doctor.
Although I felt sorry for the mother of the girl with Anorexia; I couldn't believe some of the things she said.Needs ALOT more education if her daughter is to have ANY chance at recovery.
CZcams should ban accounts that promote eating disorders. This poor mum must feel so helpless.
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When Sammy’s home apple about her loosing a stone and a half in 2 months… as someone who comes from New Zealand and measures in kg, I thought ‘well that must be a hell of a lot. It’s… 9.5kg. I guess they must be a lot if they were all worried. I’ve lost 7.5kg in the last month… and then put back on 4. Though being unwell and then eating (what I consider too much but probably realistically isn’t) and feeling shit about it, and then obsessively walking/running because surely, if I want to eat bagels and pasta and rice… I need to exercise as much as possible… I didn’t realise until now that that amount of weight loss is not healthy in that amount of time. That’s kind of scary!
Im going to guess you're an adult... one thats got all the growth and development out of the way - Given she's a growing teen and likely had little fat reserves anyway (which is needed for them to function and develop), losing a kilo a week would be including muscle tone and includes degeneration of organs especially the brain. She's already anaemic (lacking iron)
The fact she said she was freezing cold also indicates she has no insulation of fat or muscle to keep her warm which can have the organs shut down.. at such a young age, anorexia is so dangerous for so many reasons and it's often not recognised until its too late (whether the body shuts down or the habits are so ingrained that relapses are common) - it's something that should be talked about more and educated in schools on just how much teen bodies need food to help them grow and develop normally. Many anorexics have long term problems if it's not address early.
How did you get these people especially this young girl to consent to her anorexia to be filmed in such a vulnerable way? Seems messed up to me.
Perhaps she wanted to help others in some way. Don’t judge other people’s decisions, that is disrespectful!
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Why or why does the blonde adopted woman talk endlessly about herself? Her father is the patient!!
They would have asked her to, as they do with just about every episode I’ve ever watched of this show. How judgemental are you?