Eating Disorders

Stop counting those calories, storm. You look fine.

I know, and I've got it under control.

Eat your food. You're scaring me.

I've got it under control.

If you can, try to eat twice a day.

I've got it under control.

You're drinking too much water.

I've got it under control.

You don't have to exercise so much.

I've got it under control.

You'll beat this eating disorder.

I've got it under control.

Your wrists are getting smaller.

I've got it under control. 

Your arms are growing more hair than ever, it's trying to warm your freezing body.

But I've got it under control.

I can see your god damn spine.

I've got it under control.

Keep your food down!

I've got it under control.

I can't visit you in the hospital today, will you be okay? 

I've got it under control.

Look at you, with a tube in your stomach.

I've got it under control!

Eat, the flatline will win.

I've got it under control.

Keep your eyes open, your head up.

I've got it under control.

The eating disorder is winning, keep your eyes open.

I've got it under control 

I've got it under con-

 

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