I am starting to have serious issues with my dieting or (lifestyle) I've been on this rollercoaster and I can't seem to stop it. I weighed about 265 now I'm about 184 and I can't stay off the scale,its hard for me to concentrate for very long about anything other than what I'm going to eat or not going to eat, and earlier today, I ate 8 chocolate chip cookies and 2 icecream sandwiches and then vomited all of it back up. This isn't the first time I've done this, but I don't do it all the time. I did do it last week and I don't know anytime I think I've really blown it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm glad I have found this Group because everyone seems very sincere and non-judgemental, so I'm hoping I can get some of that too!

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Yes, Elizabeth.

I hope you'll take this in the spirit in which I give it. Please seek out some assistance from a professional or professionally run support group. You, yourself, have described classic bulemic symptoms and have recognized that you are starting to have serious issues with eating - not having to do with low carb eating.

You can, with the help of trained professionals, work out the issues that have led you to engage in binge and purge behavior. It can be done.

I am not closing this thread at this time, since I don't want to deny you the moral support of the group, but I wish to emphasise that there will be no better suggestions you can get than consulting someone who is knowledgable in this field. You can gain control of your situation, but there is no one here who is qualified to offer you anything but emotional support.

Maggie
5'1" ~~ Atkins since '98 (160)/Maintaining nicely (110) ~~ Redhead until further notice!

Elizabeth,

I second everything that Maggie has said!

This is no laughing matter and I think you are aware of the serious implications of your recent behavior.
You simply MUST seek help, IMMEDIATELY.


It is irrelevant that you "do not do this very often;" no one starts out doing these behaviors *regularly*. There is always a *beginning.*
You are very wise to note your obsession and recognize it for what it is, but I challenge you to not let it end there.
Please call someone today. Bulimia is a horrible disease with very serious, life-threatening consequences. DO NOT blow this off.

I truly wish you the best in getting the help you need.
{{{hugs}}}

Summer


www.herstorygirl.com

I would suggest starting with Overeaters Anonymous. (This is like the third time in the past week I've mentioned it.)

If that sounds like a strange suggestion, let me clarify things. OA is commonly recommended by bulimia and anorexia counselors. Bulimia is an eating disorder. OA is a 12 step program for working with eating disorders. There are many recovering bulimics at OA meetings that would be willing to advise your personally and share their stories. It really is one of the best places to start.

One of the problems with bulimia is that you will rot your teeth. This is common with bulimics. The stomach's hydrochloric acid is quite strong and destructive to tooth enamel. People that get into the habit of bulimia can develop problems that lead to tooth loss long after they've sought treatment for their bulimia. Until you get your bulimia under control, please be sure to brush your teeth FREQUENTLY and eat TUMS.

There are other problems that can be more serious, but I can't recall them right now. I'm sure Google can come up with more resources.

**************
"Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don't know what your rights are, or who the person is you're talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door."

Hi Elizabeth!
I understand a bit where you are coming from. I was anorexic when I was 14...eating disorders are emotional and control issues. You posted a reply to my post about my sister in law who is now a size 4 and who i am somewhat jealous of. Our situations are similar...having to deal with someone close to us who has had recent sucess. It is definately effecting how i feel about myself and how i view my eating. I totally skipped breakfast today...I didn't eat until 2 this afternoon. It made me feel more in control of the situation somehow. Every now and then I have these old tendencies try to surface. Most often i find it is related to me being upset or emotional about something. I have to address it immediately before it has a chance to get out of hand. I definately suggest you get some counseling. It really helps...once you develop a full blown disorder (if you haven't already) you are stuck dealing with it forever. Good Luck.
~MB

Dear Elizabethrudy, the advice you have been given, to seek counseling immediately, is the best possible support we can possibly give. Believe me, there is no judgement here, only our heartfelt wishes for your health and wellbeing.

However, none of us here are qualified to give you what you need most--professional help. Therefore I am closing this thread, and only ask that you heed the concerns of your fellow members. We all wish you well.



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