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Posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 21:54:39
I'm fighting it right now because I ate too much for dinner.
I really have to lose some weight or else my problem will get worse.
This is definitely getting worse. I just purged yesterday and now I want to do it again. I'm going to tell my pdoc on Mon. Maybe she will help me lose weight.
If I can only lose some weight I know I will stop.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 22:28:09
In reply to I have to fight the urge to purge, posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 21:54:39
And it feels good. :-(
I wish I never found out how to throw up. It's too easy.
Deneb*
Posted by Poet on March 11, 2006, at 10:01:36
In reply to I have to fight the urge to purge, posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 21:54:39
Hi Deneb,
I don't know if your pdoc will help you lose weight, but she can help you find a therapist to talk about why you are purging.
I've said the if I could lose this much weight than I wouldn't purge anymore I can't tell you how many times. I've been purging for 28 years, that will give you an idea of how often it runs through my head.
I feel for what you are going through. I've been there and I know how hard it is to break the purging cycle. I've had a major relapse in the last few months and it ain't a pretty site.
Poet
Posted by Deneb on March 12, 2006, at 19:56:29
In reply to Re: I have to fight the urge to purge » Deneb, posted by Poet on March 11, 2006, at 10:01:36
I still feel like I will stop once I lose some weight, but maybe you are right, maybe it doesn't stop.
I'm going to ask for some weight loss drugs.
Sorry about your relapse. What do you think triggered it?
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 13, 2006, at 10:43:01
In reply to Re: I have to fight the urge to purge » Poet, posted by Deneb on March 12, 2006, at 19:56:29
I've told my pdoc in the past that I purged and we never really got back into talking about it because I purged very infrequently back then.
I told my pdoc that it's getting to be a problem now and she's helping me explore why I purge. She says that my purging is the same as my negative self talk and punishment. She told me that anger at myself is the reason I purge. She wants me to write down what I feel when I get the urge to purge.
She also told me that purging leads to weight gain over time because it lowers one's metabolism. She also told me that I could get seizures from purging and taking Wellbutrin at the same time (but I already knew that).
Deneb*
Posted by nolegirl323 on July 5, 2006, at 19:32:02
In reply to Re: I gave in. :-(, posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 22:28:09
It is way too easy Deneb, you are right. I had a whole entire month purge-free (I've been a mix of anorexic/bulimic for 13 years..) and on the one month anniversary, I purged.. I was too full, and could no longer stand the feeling of 'full' in my stomach.
And yes, it felt good... And now I feel like, oh well, I already screwed up once this week, why not do it again??I hate my eating disorder, but I love it too. It's so hard to let go.
Posted by Deneb on October 23, 2006, at 22:19:28
In reply to Re: I gave in. :-(, posted by nolegirl323 on July 5, 2006, at 19:32:02
It started with ice cream. I ate almost 500 kcals worth of ice cream. Then I had potato chips, then dinner. I couldn't stand all the calories inside me. I ate 1000 more calories than I was aiming for.
I made myself throw up and it was disgusting but felt good afterwards knowing many calories were expelled.
It had been months since I last purged. I broke today.
I don't regret purging. I'm glad all those calories are gone. I do regret overeating in the first place. I don't want to purge anymore. I have to stop overeating. Why can't I get a handle on my eating?
Any tips on how to beat binging?
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on October 23, 2006, at 22:45:47
In reply to Re: It started with ice cream :-(, posted by Deneb on October 23, 2006, at 22:19:28
Warning, this may upset some people.
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How do I count today's calories?
I should substract what I purged, but how many calories is that?
I'm estimating I purged 90% of my dinner. I don't think I got to the ice cream and chips in time. I may have digested them already.
What do you think? Is 90% reasonable?
Does anyone know how long food stays in the stomach for?
Deneb*
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