Bulimia Nervosa Questions

My Fiances Mom Is Concerned That I MIGHT B Bulimic Only Promblem Is I Lie To Her An Tell Her Im Not Even Tho I Know I Am….What Do I Do? She Wants Me To Get Help But Im Afraid If I Do Ill Get Fat.

Hi: While I Understand Your Amy Colwell – 08/29/2012 – 13:30 Hi: While I understand your concern about gaining weight,an eating disorder such as bulimia is just not a healthy way to go about losing or maintaining weight. Our minds and bodies do not function well when we try to work around the natural process …

I Have Alot Of Pain In My Abdomen…What Could It Be? I’ve Been Thinking It May Be My Spleen B/C Thats What I Use To Push Up My Food In My Stomach.

Hi: Unfortunately, You Need Amy Colwell – 08/15/2012 – 16:38 Hi: Unfortunately, you need to see a doctor in order to properly diagnose the abdominal pain you are experiencing. Eating disorders are extremely hard on the body physically, and it is not uncommon to find that damage has occured due to starving, binging, or purging. …

Why Do I Do It?

Hi There. I Hear You Loud And Kris – 01/24/2009 – 13:45 Hi there. I hear you loud and clear. I know why I did it for sooooo long. I was just so depressed and it took so much for me to stand up again. I know it can be done but everyday is a …

When I Begin To Start Trying To Put And Keep Food In My Body, I Feel Like I Don’t Digest It. It Feels Like It Just Sits In My Stomach For Days Even If I Only Eat A Small Amount. How Long Will It Take For My Digestion To Go Back To Normal? Will It Ever?

Claire….Yes, Your Digestion janurse427 – 10/19/2010 – 04:27 Claire….Yes, your digestion should return to normal, but you must continue to eat normally. You may be experiencing malabsorption, which can be helped by taking digestive enzymes or a liquid malabsorption supplement for a short period of time. Please don’t give up, and consult with your doctor …

What Do You Recommend? I Suffer From Bulimia And Want To Start Talking To Others About It. Do You Recommend Counseling, In Person Support Groups, Online? Thx:)

I Always Think The More The flowers – 07/11/2009 – 20:12 I always think the more the better! I have been a strong advocate of online support groups. I use forums a lot because it helps me relate to others. I have also done in person support groups because once again I feel I can …

What Can I Do To Ensure That All My Weight I Gain Back Won’t Just Go To My Stomach/Midsection? That Is My Biggest Fear.

Maddie…At First, The Weight janurse427 – 07/20/2010 – 17:12 maddie…at first, the weight you gain may actually settle around your middle, but in time (a few months) it should distribute more evenly. The reason this happens is because after your body has been starved, and you begin to eat again, your body will grasp the …

Swollen Glands In Recovery

I Have Been In Recovery From Define Life – 11/16/2009 – 10:06 I have been in recovery from bulimia for over a year now. Since recovery I have had very swollen parotid glands. They do not hurt but they swell up more when I eat. Is this normal? I have had blood tests, ultrasounds to …

Self-Help Programs For Bulimia?

Tina, Bulimia Is A Very janurse427 – 08/01/2011 – 04:57 Tina, Bulimia is a very complex disorder, and self-help is critical, but it’s only a small piece of the puzzle that is necessary for a person to recovery. A day program and/or therapy are your best options until you can realize your own strength in …

Never Talked To Others….

Alright, This Is Kinda A Big kr1s1312 – 09/18/2010 – 00:38 Alright, This is kinda a big deal for me… I just joined this site…And this is the first time for me to tell anyone other than my boyfriend and therapist about my eating disorder. I am 21 and I have been bulimic/ anorexic since …

Ive Lost Over 5 Pounds In 3 Days Due To Purging. My Family Is Starting To Ask Questions And Wonder Whats Going On. They Know I Have Bulimia/Anorexia. My Friends Are Telling Me To Seek Help But, Im Scared. Is That Usual?

Sasha….Being Scared Is janurse427 – 03/11/2011 – 05:35 Sasha….being scared is normal, and friends and family being concerned and suggesting that you seek help is normal. That doesn’t mean it’s easy or that it feels good, but the pattern you are stuck in now doesn’t feel so good either, I suspect. Eating disorders are fatal …

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