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im bulimic
So I have been dealing with body issues since I can remember. Sometimes I like my body, most of the time I don't. Within the past 2 years or so I have started throwing up meals. I do the whole binge and purge. I will eat a lot of something and then feel soo guilty and shitty that I throw it up. I have tried to stop...but I always seem to go back to it. I am an athlete and I do workout, I just also throw up. I don't like doing it, but I feel I have too...
So I would like to know if there are any good websites or support groups I can join. I would preferr it to be somewhat annonymous becauSe I have never told anyone about it. I would also like it to be more personal. I would like to talk with people that have overcome bulimia. So if you know of any websites or anything that can help, I would greatly appreciate it. I really want to stop, I'm done with this. I just now realize that I need help.
Thank you for all help in advance!!
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I am a great deal older than most of the advisers on this site, so my advice will be somewhat different from what you may have received and may continue to receive from others.
There are a lot of reasons for eating disorder which is a recognized medical issue. Bulimia, which is the medical term for what you describe, is an eating disorder. Just as people with any other medical issue Bulimics require the help of trained medical providers to help overcome this disorder.
According to WebMD depression is one of the triggers for Bulimia. Treatment would include antidepressants, and counseling. You may be saying right know that you do not feel depressed. Depression takes many different forms; in your writing you say: “Sometimes I like my body, most of the time I don't.” This is just one expression that would factor into forming a diagnosis of depression.
The following is copied from WebMD; I will put the link to their website at the end: Treatment for bulimia involves psychological counseling and sometimes medicines such as antidepressants. Treatment does not usually require staying in the hospital, although this is sometimes needed. Both professional counseling and antidepressant medicine can help reduce episodes of binging and purging and help you recover from bulimia. Both are long-term treatments that may require weeks or months before you notice significant results. You may need treatment with counseling and possibly medicines for more than a year.
Bulimia that occurs with another condition may take longer to treat. And you may need more than one type of treatment. If you have another condition that commonly occurs with bulimia, such as depression or substance abuse, your doctor may want to treat that condition first.
People who seek treatment for bulimia or another eating disorder may have other health problems caused by the disorder. If you have had bulimia for a long time without treatment, or if you have used substances such as laxatives, diuretics, or ipecac syrup to purge, then you may have a health problem such as dehydration that needs treatment first. In serious cases, these conditions related to bulimia may require you to spend time in the hospital. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location).
There is no reason to hide this illness from family and friends; I know I suffered a major depressive episode when I was forced to retire early after a car accident. I was the innocent victim in a three car collision, the only injured party and I was the only one to suffer an injury. With the help of my doctors, family and friends I am recovering. Without family and friends, if I had hid my illness from them, I do not know if I would have recovered. Frankly I do not think I would have.
My advice to you is to see your doctor and explain what is happening to you. Let the doctor refer you to the doctors and counselor that can best help you. Use the Websites PaperHeartsX3 gave you to find support groups in your area. Most of all let your family know of your illness so they can help you. Then start by telling your most trusted friends.
Having the help of trusted friends and family makes all the difference when fighting any illness, be it Bulimia or Cancer or any other serious illness. Bulimia is a serious and can be a life threatening illness if left untreated. It messes up the bodies electrolytes to the point that different organs are affected. Don’t let fear or pride get in the way of getting help.
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Bulimia is something hard to over come. I've been there, and I know it's hard. I still to this day sometimes struggle. Honestly, the thing that really got me to stop is it was making my throat and teeth hurt really bad. It was from the acid in my stomach I was told. I'm not here to tell you to stop, because I do know thats the least someone wants, but if you do want anyone to talk to, you can message me. I found a few sites that might be helpful. What also worked for me is, if you make a myspace, you can have it anonymous, but make a myspace, and look through their groups, they have tons and with people supporting each other. I had over 500 friends on myspace all supporting each other, it was nice.
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i dont know of any websites like that, but i can try and help with your eating habbits. you hear that you should eat 6 meals a day. but those meals should be the size of your fist. tell yourself that you will not throw up. just keep practicing and maybe one day you'll be fine. hope this helps
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