I am not sure if I am bulimic.....
I have been throwing up my food for over
10 years, but it does not happen often.
Over 1 year ago, for about 9 months, I was
throwing up my food 2-3 times a day about
4 times a week, and at that time I
realized I had a problem and I have tried
to stop - I now only throw up 1-2 times
every few months. This is why I am
confused, do I have bulimia?
When I read the symptons of bulimia, it
normallys says that the person eats a
large amount of food in one sitting, but I
do not do that, it could be a regular meal
and if I feel too full, I have to throw it
up. I no longer throw up all the time,
just on occasion. This is why I am
confused as I don't fit all of the
symptons.
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lostoyou
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Posts: 170 Location: Ireland
Yes Posted: 04-09-05 09:16am
Hey there! Yes you do have an eating
disorder. There are alot of different
people who write different symtoms of what
a person with anorexia or bulimia should
behave like. I can tell you that you
defianlty have bulimia. Please do get
help for this because the health
implications can be so dangerous and life
threatening. You do deserve to more than
to be sticking your head in a toilet for
10 years. I am here for you if you have
an questions or just need to talk. I hope
your well
jenny
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msv
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 2
Thank You Posted: 04-09-05 20:07pm
Thank you for the reply, I think I knew
this deep down, I just needed
confirmation.
I have thought about getting help, but I
have been confused.... My sister knows
and she never says anything except for its
not good for me. I got up enough courage
to tell my fiance about this, when this
was really a problem over a year ago, and
he does not understand, I told him I
stopped, but I think he knows deep down
that I have not and he does not say
anything. Its like I want someone to
reach out and help me as strange as that
sounds, but I guess I need to make that
effort.
Any suggestions on what I can do to get
help?
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IhateIBS
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Canada
Advice Posted: 04-23-05 16:58pm
Hi msv. I too have had this for 10 years.
While you have not been doing this
consistenly or this time period you
certainly do need help and do have an
eating disorder. You really need to see a
professional and understand the underlying
issues to this diesase. You will also
need to speak with a nutrionalist to help
you learn how to eat more healthy. I
would start with a counsellor that
specializes in eating disorders, they will
understand what you are going through and
hopefully guide you to the road to
recovery. Try researching some in your
area. If you feel comfortable I would ask
your gp for advice on this. You need to
get help asap, it is really hard to stop
this on your own, I tried for so long and
I always went back to my old ways. I wish
you all the best...You need to do this for
yourself.
