Recovery and Support Questions

Does Anyone Know How Long It Takes For Water Retention To Go Away From Bulimia? It Is Very Annoying, Triggering And Scary. Blaaaaah =[.

This Would Depend On Several janurse427 – 12/26/2009 – 12:52 This would depend on several variables, including, have you stopped the bingeing/purging? How long has it been since you stopped? How long were you bulimic before you stopped bingeing/purging? Have you ever also abused laxatives or diuretics? Recovery is a complex process, and lucklily, our …

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Does Anyone Know An Effective Treatment For Refeeding Edema, Other Than A Low Carb Diet? My Doctor Is Stumped. Thanks For Your Help. It’s Been 5 Weeks And Is Terrbily Uncomfortable.

The Edema Associated With janurse427 – 08/24/2009 – 11:39 The edema associated with refeeding during treatment for an eating disorder is not unusual when the person is extremely underweight and also has not been sufficiently hydrated for a long period of time. The person’s body has forgotten, in a sense, how to allocate and utilize …

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As I Am Out Of Recovery Six Months Or So, I Feel Like All I Think About Is Food! I Feel Like A Baby Because I Eat Every Few Hours. Do I Have To Eat Three Meals And Three Snacks? I Would Really Like To Just Eat 3 Meals A Day And One Snack?

Hi! The First Year Into janurse427 – 04/20/2010 – 13:08 Hi! The first year into recovery is the most critical in terms of keeping yourself safe and connected to a professional for accountability. If someone relapses, it’s usually during that first year. It’s really a great idea to be eating often, because this can help …

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