Hi,, I have a question and was wondering
if anyone can give me some info or not, my
friend used to be throw up along time
ago, and she done it for a couple yrs
before she finally stopped and she stopped
for a long time, but she has started up
again, she has only beendoing it for a
cople of weeks now, if she is only done
it for a cople weeks,then maybe she can
stop by herself and what are the dangers
asscoiated with this disease, and how to
get her the help that she needs? Can
anyone give me some advice on how to help
my f riend?
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mshanson
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Nov 2004 Posts: 102 Location: California
Posted: 03-12-05 17:21pm
There are many dangers ~ she could die of
a heart attack or bleeding throat, but
even if she doesn't die she will waste
alot of food & money & time, plus
rot her teeth, screw up her metabolism
& body weight.
But all of these facts probably won't make
her quit. I did it for years even knowing
I might die. If she did it before &
stopped, then she can stop again. The
question is why she started again? Was it
some stress, sadness, or other life event?
You can just be there for her but you
can't "make" her stop. Encourage her to
get help ~ maybe if she talks to a
counselor or doctor she can get her
feelings out & get on a healthy food
plan.
I was bulimic for many years & today
I am healthy & over it. But it takes
alot of work to get over it, so talk to
your friend soon & help her get
started on the road to recovery. Good
luck!
