I have been struggling with an eating
disorder for some time, and im on my way
to better, though its hard. Ive been
attempting to reguarly eat meals. Though
ive been having terrible problems with my
bowels. If im alone I can deal with it
because I understand that I need to eat,
but I have roomates and friends that dont
know about my disorder or my past with it.
This makes a terrible time for social
gatherings or functions, and over the past
few days, (and its hard to admit this, and
by typing it, I am to myself) I have been
not eating, to simply avoid the problem.
Over the last week its been at its height,
where nothing comes out solid, or stays in
long. Ive googled the problem, which
makes note of laxative and diuretic abuse,
none of which I partake in. And I dont
know how long I can keep up the, "i think
I ate something bad" excuse...
Has anyone dealt with this, have advice, I
know this is probably leading up to
medical advice...But if theres an
alternative, and I only dont want to see a
doctor, because readmiting to everyone
that its become this, will be hard, my
families been through a lot...
If anyone in recovery knows or experienced
it, will my body eventually learn to
process the food? (the internet made
reference to loose muscles, which I dont
believe I have) also I know this means im
losing lots of fluid, is there anything I
should do special to replenish those?
-thank you for any replies, or even for
reading my post.
July.
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July27
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 3
Posted: 06-13-05 03:55am
I know my question may not be appealing,
but its a question, in an ed forum,
dealing with a specific ed related health
problem. I know this isnt a job, and a
lot of you deserve to be commended for you
postings and support of those coming here.
Im as scared as anyone else, and found
this community and thought someone could
help/answer my question, battling secret
pain is never easy. Ive been very let
down, I implore you to answer everyones
post, no matter how seemingly
insignificant because no one would come
here if they werent at some low point.
I thought I had found something, but I
guess its still just me and this, alone.
-july.
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poetmcc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 273
Posted: 06-13-05 07:33am
So you are saying your body isnt digesting
the food right?
This may be because of your eating
disorder. Bulimia and anorexia mess up
your stomach and digestive system. It
might take a while for your body to get
adjusted again. A Dr. Can help you right
now.
You are nto alone. The reason people
haven't answered is because they probably
didn't want to give you wrong advice.
Sorry you haven't heard from anyone but I
hope this helps.
Take care and keep posting please. We all
need each other.
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lostsight
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Posts: 5 Location: utah
Me Too Posted: 06-16-05 17:06pm
I have the exact same problem I don't know
what I can do to help you because I am
still really having a hard time admitting
I even have a problem. But you are not
alone I thought it was just me until now
thanks alot and maybe we can help each
other...
---lostsight---
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July27
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 3
Posted: 06-17-05 01:18am
Im sorry youre going through this too.
I really want to eat, I dont want to be
like this, but im too embarassed with the
results around people, so I tend to not
eat instead. Im concerned with fluid
intake, so I find that if I drink things
its not so bad, im no doctor or
nutritionist, but I assume thats better
than not eating, also soft foods like
yogurt seem to be ok too.
I feel like I have the diet of a 70 year
old woman.
-july
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lostsight
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Posts: 5 Location: utah
I Drink Fluids Also Posted: 06-17-05 12:58pm
That is so wierd I also eat yogurt and I
drink tons of water I feel drained and my
stomach hurts when I don't drink enough
fluids I understand its hard to eat hard
foods I have the same problem its hard to
chew and swallow I end up spitting out the
food because I can't bring myself to
swallow. This helps that there is someone
else that has close to the exact same
problems I have I will check back to you
later
love lostsight
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