
It was ten years ago when I became bulimic. I had always worried about my weight and how I looked. I always thought I looked fat, no matter what the scale showed or anyone said. But I had never made myself throw up — not until after college. That was a hard time for me. Living on my own and a new job were more than I could handle. I turned to food to feel more in control of my life. Sometimes, I'd eat a lot of food and throw it up. Other times, I'd throw up a normal meal. At the time, it seemed like the only way I could cope. Luckily, I got help from a friend who talked to me about my problem. It took a lot of work. But I am better now.
People with bulimia worry alot about gaining weight. They also become moody or sad and often do not wan't to go out with friends.
What causes bulimia:
- A binge can set of dieting or stress
- A binge is over-eating
- Painful emotions such as stress, anger, or saddness can also bring on binging
- This disease people think help them ease stress when you are actually doing yourself bad and give you stress
- There is no known cause of bulmia
People with bulimia can get better:
- There is alot of medical care with this disease
- Doctor's provide medical care
- A nutritionist will give you a healthy eating pattern
- A thearapist will help you throughout your thoughts and feelings
- Anti-depression pills
- Chances of getting better are greater when bulimia is found early
- Very dangerous problem
I have found a link to this person that had bulimia 10 years ago at top of page:)
Number's of help:
National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH), NIH, HHS
(866)-615-6464
http://www.nimh.nih.gov