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Hi there my name is Luke. today I got called anorexic just because I am small and thin. I haven't hit puberty and I get made fun of ALOT !!! I was wondering if there is something I can eat or do to boost it. Im  in high school next year and I am  going to be a small pip squeak .. please help me. I have grown only 2 cm in 5 months and that is a shock ... im 13 for crying out loud ..

Hi Luke

Sorry to hear that you are getting picked on because of being small all schools have strict policies against bullying you can tell your teachers or school councillor.

It is common for many guys to have not started puberty at your age it does not mean there is anything wrong you might be a bit of a late bloomer compared to some but it will happen.

There is no way to speed up the process but healthy eating and proper exercise are good choices that will keep you well.

It is frustrating when you get picked on and between now and when you do start high school there could be significant changes.

Do you have any signs of puberty like a bit of pubic hair?

If you search for the Tanner puberty scale you can do their quiz it will tell you if you have started and what stage of puberty you are in and there is good information on growth and development.

Hang in there Luke there is nothing wrong with you the changes you are hoping will happen soon enough how long it takes or what the end result will be is hard to predict as everyone grows and develops at different rates and times.

As far as the ones that make fun of you Luke, "You can't win over haters" your not a jackass whisper and that is all any bully is a simple mined jackass that is not worth your trouble or concern.

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