Posted by mworkman on May 9, 2005, at 18:10:58
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and anorexia in best friend » Racer, posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 22:55:31
I think forced throwing up causes an increase of chemicals and activity in the brain. This is why bulimics get a post purge high. Wellbutrin can cause a seizure in anyone, but this increase in activity from purging really increases the chances of a seizure.
To the first poster. Has it only been one week that your friend has had disordered eating. If it is then I think you should do talk to her and try and get her to stop, if that doesn't work, talk to her doctor(how old is she, if she is underage the doctor will probably report it to her parents), after that talk to the parents. I think this is the right thing to do because she doesn't have an eating disorder yet. And while people that have eating disorders really have to make the decision on thier own, she hasn't gone that far yet and you helping her could keep her from going over the edge to full fledged eating disorder. Of course, tell her you are doing this because you care about her. And I would uggest going to the parents last because they can often be over-reactive and make things worse.
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