Why am I bulimic????!


Question: Why am I bulimic.?.?.?.?
I used to think it was becasue of the weight, but now it does not seem that way. I did not come from a broken home, I was never abused, I had a good childhood! I think I can stop, but It just makes sense to do it now. I was looking through an old notebook I had when all this started and I promised myself I would only do it for 3 months. It has been a year, and I am still doing. Why can't I just stop.? And why was I bulimic in the first place.?!Health Question & Answer


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same thing happened to me hun, and its funny cuz i was asking myself the same exact thing when i started choking today while trying to purge... gross. dont ever binge on goldfish... Ive been in treatment for about four months now but it honestly doesnt help at all...

the best thing to do is it small amounts of food and dont allow yourself to eat anymore than ridiculously small portions, then work your way back up to bigger ones as you go along. only eat what you know you are comfortable with. STAY AWAY from triggers and foods you KNOW you will end up binging on.

bulimia is a sense of control... you cant help it. my family isnt disordered either but for some reason being bulimic makes me feel sane.. if that makes sense. Im sorry you have to deal with it too.. Health Question & Answer

It looks as if peer pressure might have got you to start. It is tricky that way, and bulimia nervosa is defianetly a disease. It can after awhile act as an addiction, and since you have been doing it for so long your body is just telling you to do the routine. In my opinion. I would find someone a little bit older to talk to, or a teacher you trust to find ways to help stop, because it isn't something you can just stop on your own you need positive people that know what is going on with you to help you. You seem very inteigent, and bulimia is a very dangerous thing, so just talk to someone you will stop it don't worry.. If you need anymore advice e-mail me... I can try to help. :)Health Question & Answer

It's because of control. It is one thing in your life you feel you can control. I am exactly the same way. I was first anorexic at the age of 15 and then I when my parents & doctors found out I became bulimic. and to this day I still have bulimic moments. I was treated for it 8 years ago with medication and therapy, but every once in a while when my life seems out of control I start doing it again just to feel like I'm in control of something. I too have a very normal life and had a very normal childhood my parents are still married, I'm married and have an 18 yr old and a 14 yr old. It is controllable (no pun intended) Just first go see a Dr. get on the right meds, they will probably prescribe some Anti-anxiety meds (that helps) but it will live with you and you will fight it!!! Good luck to you! It also helps to have a supportive family like I do!!!Health Question & Answer

you might have one day came home depressed or angry about something that affected you, and vowed to be bulimic. however, you soon forgot the issue- but not the "being bulimic" part.
you cant just stop being bulimic- your body is used to it- im really sorry. just like an addict cannot simply halt drug use, being bulimic can be like that too. its very bad to be bulimic, hon. talk to a therapist, your parents, and if your in school, a school counselor to help you in recovery programs. please get help, and you will stop, hon, i know it. You can do this- and with help, you can pull through. Health Question & Answer

You need to see a counselor and your doctor about this right away. Get yourself treated first and then find out the cause. As you heal, it will come through. Bulemia/anorexia almost always start as a result of low self-esteem. It doesn't matter that you came from a good home. I had a wonderful childhood, but always hated myself for some reason and still to this day have low self-esteem. A counselor will help you get over this and your doctor will help you stop the bulemia. Please get help. God bless.Health Question & Answer

Im afraid i cant tell you why you are doing this, only you can find that out.
First of you can't decide how long you are going to make youself sick for. It obviously doesn't work like that. Its a mental thing and you need help to get over it.
I know how hard it is to stop and it can also be a fear of stopping someting your used to doing. Especially when it does leave some sort of feeling behind after you do it.
Alot of the time, people do it to overcome certain feelings. To make them feel in control. You said you don't know why you do it.
My advice, go to see your doctor. What your doing is seriously harmful. Please get help. Good luck xHealth Question & Answer

Sorry if this offends you but people are usually bulimic because they have a problem with their weight.

But I think becoming bulimic is somehow addictive,

I know somone who is bulimic and because of not eating cannot eat without throwing up and that isn't even pupposefully.

I would quit while you can.
It can ruin your life.

Sorry if any of this sounded harsh!!

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Hiya,

Only you can answer that question really. It could be a number of things - the need for control, wanting to rid your body of something other than food (abuse or feeling unclean). It's really good that you are looking for the answers though. But please, please speak to your doctor.

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bulimia is a disease in your mind you cant stop now and you need to see a doctor...i dont know why you ever started in the first place..if it was to lose weight that is just disgusting and definitely not the way it should be doneHealth Question & Answer

it's out of your hands now, being bulemic is a disease. you need to find help, you can't always get over these types of things on your own.Health Question & Answer

Its a mental problem. YOu cant just stop youneed proper help. a doctor you parents help. xxHealth Question & Answer

maybe you are bulimic & OCDHealth Question & Answer

No one can tell you why but yourself and a therapist! I hope you get over this sweetie!Health Question & Answer



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