Bulimia Nervosa Questions

I’ve Binged And Purged(Vomitted) 4 Times Within The Last 2 Weeks…Would I Be Considered A Bulimic Even If I Eat The Normal Amount Of Food Every Other Day I Dont Binge And Purge?

It’s Possible. I Highly janurse427 – 11/10/2010 – 04:27 It’s possible. I highly recommend that you see a doctor or a mental health professional who can help to determine what your problem is, and how to help you. A diagnosis or a ‘label’ is not as important as getting help so that you don’t damage …

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Is Online Training Better ?

Online Training For What? Are janurse427 – 07/13/2011 – 05:14 Online training for what? Are you referring to treatment services that are offered online? Please clarify. Take care..Jan http://freefromexpectations.blogspot.com/

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Is It Truly Possible To Recover From Bulimia? I Eat Approx 15,000-30,000 Calories A Day And Throw Up 10-15x A Day. I Have Been Bulimic For 16 Yrs. I See No Hope Of Recovery & No Way Out. Do You Really Think Recovery Is Possible For Such A Severe ED?

Maybe You Should Check Your SmileyFace – 03/23/2012 – 11:19 Maybe you should check your self into a clinic. the only way you will ever recover is if you truly want to. eating disorders are actually a mental illness in which you see your body image as distorted or ‘ugly’. you really need to get …

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Is It Possible To Be Bulimic And Stop Losing Weight?

If You Are Continuing To janurse427 – 06/05/2010 – 07:48 If you are continuing to engage in the cycle of bingeing/purging that represents bulimia, your weight is not likely to ‘settle’ at a certain point. You are very likely going to see some wide shifts, up and down with your weight due to the chaotic …

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Is It Normal For Blood To Come Up If You Are Bulimic?

Hi….This Does Happen janurse427 – 07/17/2011 – 07:36 Hi….this does happen sometimes for people who are bingeing/purging, but it’s not ‘normal’. It could indicate some very dangerous damage to your stomach or esophagus! Please see a doctor right away to find out what is going on. I hope you will also seek help for the …

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I Was Anorexic And Bulimic For Over 5 Years I Got Pregnant June 2010 I Currently Still Starve For A Day – 3 Days Or Binging And Taking Laxatives. My Loved Ones Say I Still Have A Problem I Disagree As I Am In A Normal Weight Are They Wrong?

Hi: It Sounds As Though You Amy Colwell – 11/13/2011 – 23:01 Hi: It sounds as though you have been coping with anorexia and bulimia for a long time. It is not uncommon for individuals with bulimia to find themselves at a normal weight. Unfortunately, the act of binging and purging, including the use of …

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I Suffer From Extremely Swollen Parotid Glands While Refeeding. I Have Stopped The Binge And Purge Cycle. Is There Anyone With Advice About This Embarrassing And Painful Problem? I Know It Is Atypical To Suffer From This While Refeeding Instead Of Purging

For Some People Who Have Been janurse427 – 07/18/2009 – 13:50 For some people who have been binging/purging, it takes a fair amount of time, which varies with everyone, for the parotid glands to return to their normal size, even though you are no longer purging. Just try to be patient, and your body will …

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I Started Purging At 15 And Continued Until Recently. Every Now And Then I Still Do. I Want To Get Help, But My Boyfriend Said If He Finds Out I’m Still Doing It, Our Relationship Is Over. I Don’t Want To Lose Him, But I Don’t Know What To Do…

Kuhja….Please Seek janurse427 – 12/17/2010 – 06:03 kuhja….please seek professional help. This is not something that you can solve on your own, even though I know you want to. You deserve to get help..can you talk to your doctor and anyone in your family who can help you find a therapist or an ED facility …

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I Indulge In Days When I Will Only Eat A Small Dinner And Nothing Else( I Usually Get Up At 6 And I Am In Bed By 11) At Weekends I Binge Eat And I Can’t Stop It, After I Binge, I Make Myself Sick. Its Now Frequent..I Want My Life Back??Help!!

Laura….If You Are Not janurse427 – 01/22/2011 – 06:55 Laura….If you are not seeing a therpist or a medical professional, please do, as soon as possible! Your blood electrolyte levels could be abnormal due to the behaviors you describe, and can be very dangerous! I suggest that you look into seeing a therapist who is …

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