Posted by starlight on June 10, 2003, at 14:12:03
In reply to Re: Topamax for bulimia, posted by maxime on June 10, 2003, at 11:15:27
Hi - I don't know if you read the previous posts about Bulimia, we had a good discussion going there for awhile, I would do a search, if you haven't read them already. I think the desire to be thinner will be a lifelong problem. Congratulations on being able to stop vomiting. I know personally, from having an extremely severe case, how difficult that can be. Does Topomax give you an anti anxiety feeling?
I found that doing something that boosted my self esteem, like volunteering for projects around the community, going to college, working on developing my voice, participating in theatre - some form of art - beit painting, writing, anything to get your mind off the self - and the superimposed ideas that we apply to the self, is extremely helpful. Find out, if you don't already know, where your natural talents are and pour your energy into developing them, or some sort of self growth, and you'll see the need to binge and purge diminish. It may take awhile - for me it took about 7 years, but in the end I was a much more talented and stronger person for it. Best of luck - you have all my compassion!
starlight
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