Problems with Bulimia

Updated on March 10, 2011
R.K. asks from Old Greenwich, CT
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I have been bulimic for about 20 yrs.. on and off. I was so good for about 5 yrs and now I am slipping daily. I am a stay home mom, and just had a miscarriage and family issues. I think that the stress and being bored and inside just gets to me. I feel like such a loser and don't know how to fight this again. I am better without bulimia, but it is becoming a habit like before. I wish I knew how to fight this again. Anyone out there close to my issues, please wb! thanks and God Bless.

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A.P.

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R.
I also had bulimia as a young woman/teen. I'm so sorry that you are having trouble right now. Is there anyone you can talk to? I know being a stay at home mom can be isolating and lonely sometimes and on top of that you are having family issues so life is just generally hard right now..just think of your kids. I know you don't want to have them struggle like you are now and even though you think they aren't picking up on what you are doing, they probably know something is up.. Find someone to talk.. like the other post siad you are worth it. Please feel free to message me if you need to.

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S.C.

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My brother had issues with bulimia (and sometimes anorexia) on and off for about 15 years. He struggled terribly and eventually had to have his teeth pulled because his stomach acids destroyed his teeth. His struggle was so painful to watch and I was not be able to help him. He was ashamed and isolated himself. His depression got worse without help and he recently took his own life.

I know....very sad and I don't mean to dump my sad story on you but I want to let you know that you need to seek help for your sake and that of your family. My brother deserved a better life and so do you. Please seek help and never stop working on your recovery. Bulimia destroys lives and will continue to isolate you from the life you deserve. You are worth it to kick your ED for good. Right now things are tough and you are going through a lot. There is no need to hurt your body as well. Surround yourself with people who care about you.

Good luck and God bless, R.!

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T.K.

answers from New York on

I am heartbroken for you. I have been bulimic for years. I spent much of highschool in and out of treatment. I seemed to be in a good spot for a long time despite continued struggles with anxiety but also fell into a pattern of binging and purhing again. I started looking forwrad to nights my husband would be home late to buy food to binge on and even started planning....realized i desperately needed help. It is exhausting thinking about it and doing it and yes, so much hatred of oneself in that pattern. You will be in my heart and prayers. I continue to struggle but got my meds adjusted and despite some recent stressors feel on the ups....not feeling that constant obsession to do it. Your desire to heal is the first step and reaching out and knowing you are not alone is so important. I was grateful for your post. Being a mom is the MOST amazing thing in the whole world but so hard....so gratifying but so tiring....so much love and so much frustration, a constant test!!!!

Wishing you only the best on your journey!!!

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M.S.

answers from San Francisco on

R.,

You are not alone. I am sorry you have relapsed! Thats hard. Have you ever been to OA? I would look into if you haven't. It an anon group that helps people with all types of eating problems: anorexia, bulimia, overeating, ocd eating etc. Try 6 groups before you decide if its right for you or not. Best wishes! You can get on the path of recovery.....

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M.T.

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I am so sorry for what you are going through, and for your recent loss. R., please remember that bulimia is not a bad "habit" - eating disorders are illnesses. You should seek help from a medical professional. I hope that you can find a doctor/therapist who will help you to get well.

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E.G.

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I know I tend to have some bulimia when I get depressed. It stems from when I was younger had bulimia really bad. I got a handle on my depression and the bulimia would be better. Now I still do it when my depression gets a lot worse. Might want to talk to your doctor about it.

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R.M.

answers from Cumberland on

Well-God Bless You, Sweetheart. Get EMDR therapy-there are "triggers" in your life that set you off and running on your path of self destruction. Once you identify them and desensitize yourself to them-they will never again be able to effect you like this-ever. Get help-and take care-because before you know it-your life will change in ways you never knew were possible. xo!

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E.C.

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R., That is a heavy cross to bear. Here is a link to a CT meeting - there are NY meetings, but I think this one might be the closest. I have found that trying to go it alone doesn't work. I go to meetings for a different issue, but notice a huge difference in how I view myself and the world based on my meeting attendance. To be in a room of people who get it when one has felt alone, and as if 'if anyone really knew me they wouldn't like me', is so great! (It's sad so many people suffer - but when one has suffered in similar ways yet felt like the only one for so many years, there is a real euphoria in finally belonging!).

http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org/meetings.html

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J.B.

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I too had some eating disorder issues as a young adult. I saw a nurse for a while in college and she helped me by keeping a food journal. In this journal I would write down everything I ate during the day, why, and my feelings. It helped me to recognize patterns of eating when I was depressed or stressed, then feeling guilty or upset about it or perhaps what I ate. I also recorded all my purging episodes. Having to face it and writing everything down really helped with recoving. I'm guessing that since you have been struggling with this for years, you may have done this at one time and might want to consider trying it again.

I also understand how isolating it can feel sometimes to be a SAHM. I am home with my kids 3 days of the work week. Try scheduling more playdates and outings. I have noticed that the more time I spend trying to make my kids have the best childhood possible, I am happier, thus, less likely to relapse.

Also, try taking time out once a day- just for yourself and do something you want to do. Go for a walk by yourself in the evening, take some time out to read a good book, take a class in something you are interested in (I always wanted to take dance classes when I was younger, and now I take them through the Continuing Education in our local school district). Doing these things will hopefully, make you feel better about yourself, thus making you less depressed and less likely to relapse.

Feel free to PM as well if you just want to talk/vent.

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D.C.

answers from New York on

Check out Overeaters Anonymous on www.oa.org. They have special focus meetings for bulimics and anorexics.

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