I want to stop being bulimic

hellawes2005 · Jul 27, 2007, 09:55 AM

You definitely need counseling, and they will most likely want you to see a nutritionist. When I went into treatment for bulimia I had a psychiatrist, a therapist, a nutritionist, and a family counselor. They said that the eating disorder was a symptom of depression. They put me on antidepressants, which was the first step in my recovery. I'm better now, but have other problems because of the years of throwing up. I have really bad acid reflux and have to take medicine for that, because the acid from the throwing up eroded my esophagus and it just never got better.

Foxy459459 · Jul 27, 2007, 09:56 AM

Hi my name is Jen, and I was in the same situation that you are in right now. And it sucks. You have already completed the first half of recovery. You admitted to yourself that you have a problem. Now here comes the hard part admitting to everyone else that you have a problem. I know you don't want your husband to find out but you have to tell him because if you want help he is going to find out and I think you want him to hear it from you and not someone else. The way I told my family was I brought them with me to the doctors office. And there is ways of not purging and not gaining the weight back. Normally all the treatment is free. They have out paient clinics, that your doctor will refer you to. And you will be sent to see a nutritonist, but that is an awesome thing because they will help you find the right things to eat with out gaining a ton of weight. Being bulimic is a very very very scary thing. My friend was so bad with purging she ended up almost dying because she ruptured her stomach. You can rot out your teeth from the acid in your stomach. I know I'm missing 3 of my molars. You can do this I mean stop being bulimic but you need your husband and your family for a support team. Your support team is the most important thing in the world. If I didn't have mine I don't think that I would be here right now. If you ever need anyone to talk to about this please let me know.

J_9 · Jul 27, 2007, 09:58 AM

Congratulations in taking the first step to better yourself!

Yes, you will most definitely need counseling, by a psychologist as well as a nutritionist.

Bulemia is a mental illness, not necessarily a physical one, at least until you reach the stage as the poster above.

Not knowing your particular health insurance we cannot know whether or not your insurance will cover this. You will need to contact them, or your doctor will most likely know.

J_9 · Jul 27, 2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxy459459

Normally all the treatment is free.

This all depends on the treatment facilities in your area. In my area there is no free treatment.

Mira559 · Jul 27, 2007, 11:17 AM

Thank you for the replies. I am just so embarrassed to tell my husband about it. Every time I go to the bathroom he will probably wonder now. But I guess this will help my recovery because If I know he is paying attention it will be harder for me to throw up. Thank you, jen and hellawes, for sharing your experience with me. That really helps because I have never known anyone else with bulimia (that I know of) so it's good to have someone to relate to.

firmbeliever · Jul 27, 2007, 11:28 AM

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http://visiondrivenliving.com/free-r...y-secrets.html
http://www.mom-please-help.net/bulim...FRDXEAod9hVkgw
www.edauk.com

Hope these links help/support your recovery....

hellawes2005 · Jul 27, 2007, 12:16 PM

It is probably best if your husband knows about it, so that he will be able to support you. I was found out by my parents when I was 16, and I already had a letter I had written, asking for help and saying how sorry I was. When they found out I was throwing up it had been because I was doing it in the bathroom sink and it got stopped up. I got the letter out, they read it, and next thing you know I'm getting help. They were very supportive, and, yes, suspicious if I went to the bathroom immediately after eating, but that only helped my recovery. I was able to look at what I was putting into my mouth, and think, "If it's going in, it has to stay in or people will wonder." Also, people who love you will be more supportive than you think. I later had a relapse at 18 years old, and my boyfriend who loved me very much knew what was going on. One day, he looked at me as we prepared dinner and said" I really wish you would stop doing that." And I did. I'm 28 years old now, and have not made myself throw up since. Let me know if you need someone to talk to.

Jlynn88 · Nov 21, 2008, 01:45 PM

The doctors will send you to a nutritionist I promise, you just have to stress that you want to stop being bulimic not gain weight. I have been in your shoes, and unfortantly help didn't come easy to me... I did gain weight and since I am very stubborn I found my face in the toilet again...puking. Just have faith, and don't give up...I'm a lot better than I used to be, and I do think that over time I will win this battle, just like you can. Insurance? Well it should cover it, its a physiological problem...and its a hard one to get over, but you can do it...try support groups, they help a lot.

Christine82710 · Oct 9, 2010, 11:02 AM

I'm a 16 year old girl and I want to become bulimic. I always seem to say that I'm going to eat healthier and exercise, but I can never stick to it. I think me becoming bulimic would be the best possible way to get to the weight I want to get to.

I want to stop being bulimic

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