I need help overcoming bulimia nervosa?!
Question: Can anyone suggest something? I live in the middle of nowhere and I don't want anyone to know...
Answers: Can anyone suggest something? I live in the middle of nowhere and I don't want anyone to know...
Part of the problem is the embarassment and shame. I don't suggest you take out a front page ad, but I do urge you to find some way to get professional help. I know my sister in law and her husband spoke to a marital therapist over the PHONE... maybe you can find a counselor like that? Even a friend or acquaintance?
This was my life for almost 18 years. I tried to get over it on my own because I didn't want anyone else to know. Even with help, it was hard! The longer you go, the harder it is.
But, I can offer a few things you can do alone that seemed to work for me:
*exercise
*keep a journal
*don't buy food you normally binge on (sweets or carbs?)
*eat breakfast; but not carbs like muffins or cereal (fruit/protein)
*drink lots of fluids
*take zinc supplements. Zinc picolinate. 20 mgs/day is good.
*take Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil): 2 grams/day. You can work up to that dose. Nordic Naturals is a good brand.
*try to keep busy and stay out of the house! I never binged/puked outside of my home, so I knew this would help me.
Good luck to you. Bulimia will ruin your health in time.
You have to get help from a professional. I urge you to call a doctor ASAP. I now you said you don't want anyone to know, but truth be told, they probably already do. Sometimes we have to ask for help. It's hard, but you will find that there are people out there willing to help you. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Please call a doctor. Today!