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Edited: 12/6/2011 10:20 AM by
Take Me Out Of Gym

I'd like to tell my school guidance counselor that I would like to be taken out of gym. I have several reasons for wanting this. It starts with the fact that I pulled a tendon in my knee and can't run, however I still participate. When I participate however, I don't make a very good partner because of that and the fact that I don't really have any friends in the class.

I'm always the last one to have a partner, and it is increasingly clear to me that whoever has to be my partner does not want to be my partner. When I have a partner, and I do something wrong I feel very bad to the point that I want to go to the bathroom and throw up in the toilet until I pass out or hurt myself.

Also, I'm anorexic and by the time I get home I've had Coffee and 3 vitamins. I was wondering before I asked my guidance counselor if it would even be allowed for me to be taken out of gym for these reasons.

Edited: 12/6/2011 10:21 AM by

Good question. I am not sure if that is something that varies from state to state but rather school district to district. If you feel that you should be taken out of gym class that is most likely to be discussed with your doctor since you have an injury. If the doctor feels you cannot actively participate, they could write you a note to help dismiss you from the class.

Dealing with anorexia is difficult, especially if you are doing this alone. Do you have support? If it helps to talk with someone, we are here, but you have school counselors that may be able to help you as well. You are actually doing nothing for yourself when you don't talk about what bothers you. Reach out and find the support that you deserve.

We are here 24/7. You can call or email anytime.

Take care,

Naina, counselor