Do I have Bulimia?!
Question: I've been trying to lose weight, build muscle, and be healthy. I'm on a diet but every once in a while I'll cheat. When i do cheat I feel guilty, and my self esteem plummets. I force myself to throw up the food I just ate. It's not to the point where i BINGE and purge, but if I eat anything extra calories, carbs, etc., I throw it up. I'm afraid that I'm developing bulimia, which I obviously am. Is there anything I could do?
And don't just say "stop". If it was that easy, then I wouldn't be asking for help.
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Answers: I've been trying to lose weight, build muscle, and be healthy. I'm on a diet but every once in a while I'll cheat. When i do cheat I feel guilty, and my self esteem plummets. I force myself to throw up the food I just ate. It's not to the point where i BINGE and purge, but if I eat anything extra calories, carbs, etc., I throw it up. I'm afraid that I'm developing bulimia, which I obviously am. Is there anything I could do?
And don't just say "stop". If it was that easy, then I wouldn't be asking for help.
If anyone has any information or support that they want to send through email, just ask.
The issue with Bulimia is that once it becomes habit it chemically changes the balance of your brain making you more prone to depression and aggressive behaviour, mood swings etc. Most people who develop bulimia feel that they have no control over their lives or they only value "who" they are by the praise they receive (either for looks, work, fitness etc) Statistically if you get help by a qualified therapist early on you stand a much better chance of beating the beast before it controls your life. You have just begun ... it's not too late... I urge you to invest in yourself (you are worth it) and see a therapist, preferably one who deals in eating disorders.
Best of luck to you!
dono
u just said it yourself , ur throwing up to lose wieght get help soon!!!
You have one of the several eating disorders but it's not as serious as bulimia because as you said, you don't binge and purge.
Though it isn't really healthy to throw up your food at least you don't have the symptoms of a true bulimic. So long as this doesn't completely affect your life to the point where you can see you'r blood vessels and have your ribs protuding out everytime you go to take a shower, then I can't see the problem with a little throwing up.
The following is to make you guilty of throwing up. They are all true. When you throw up, you bring stomach acids which burn the lining of your esophagus which over a long period of time will cause many problems. When it gets into your mouth it will burn at your teeth and allow bacteria to get into weak points and eat away at your teeth. Also, if you happen to kiss people, it will quite noticable. The stench will be overpowering. Just try to stay on your diet give yourself healthy desserts and do whatever possible to stay healthy both physically and mentally.
P.S. It may seem like a harmless habit at the moment, but if you keep on doing it, it may turn into the builimia nervosa you fear.
yes....your making yourself puke...thats bulimia
You has bulimia. You disgust me.
I guessing you should talk to a doctor.
Do lots of sit ups. Always works for me and it makes me feel better
Dudes don't get eating disorders :/
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Try to control what you think is "extra carbs" and when you cant... do some "extra" exercise.
Don't worry, you'll be fine
I would find special help soon
Get into a recovery program before it gets out of hand.
act quck before it gets badd
yes you have a serious condition and should seek help soon. try joining a self help group it will help your confedince alot. if you are looking for weight loss and to build muscle make a plain and stick to it and treak yourself on special ocasions. also try finding a fruit or vegie that u enjoy just as much as junk food.
You should talk to a therapist. I know it's hard, but what you're doing to your body is very unhealthy and can eventually lead down a dangerous path towards death or all sorts of serious health complications.
And yes, dudes do get eating disorders, you ******* idiot.
Oh sweetie...Yes you are on that road....
you need to talk to the people in your life and open up to them. You need their support and encouragement!!! I am sure you are a beautiful person who is just too hard on yourself...I was there too once in my life...and it is a battle till this day to stay away from it...I too was not a severe case and I went to the person I looked up to the most and she was my support...Many people don't realize is that it is an addiction just like a drug addiction. The best thing is that you have realized it early on....you will get past this....just go to someone DO NOT BE ASHAMED!!!!