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Q: My Bf Is Bulimic

asked by: littlemissgloom on April 2nd, 2008

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Well my bf i have been dating for a couple weeks now(ive known him for 2 years), I believe has bulimia, he has told me that he used to be really over-weight and he also told me that he makes hisself throw up, and I got really mad and he had told me that he wouldn't do it anymore and I notice that he buys alot of food and eats it, and I have no clue what happens when he goes home. And for this past week he said that he's been throwing and I would ask why and he said its because the food that he ate didn't mix, and for some reason I just don't believe it, I think he's makin hisself throw up, because he's always constantly sayin he's big and he needs to lose weight and he doesn't...this is really hurting me, does anyone have any tips or advice that I can give to him? I really want to help him, I'm scared for him

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NoMoreTears

replied on August 26th, 2008

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hii

I think you need to talk to ur bf about ur concerns. Explain how worried you are and how you are hurting him. Don't push him too much, otherwise he might clam up and won't tell you anything. If he sais he doesnt care to discuss it with you, you could suggest he go and speak to a doctor because you understand that it might be easier for him. You must remain completely supportive and calm because if, as you think, he is suffering from bulimia, he will need yuu to be there for him everyday of treatment because recovering from an eating disorder is difficult but much more controlled if someone is there to help them.

All the best, just say if you need anymore advice .x.

Nancy89

replied on September 14th, 2008

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heyyy

yes it appears he may have a problem. I have a similar experience. I used to be very over weight but my healthy eating turned into binge eating them vomiting. I did loose a lot of weigh changed and i couldnt still accept my appearance. Like your bf i would eat tones of food sometimes infront of my friends/bf because i couldnt help it. Then shortly i would leave go home or anywhere i could find and vomit. It may be the case that your bf doesnt realise this isnt normal and so u should confront him. But be gentle and dont push him too hard. good luck ^^ also, be supportive and dont make ultimatiums such as stop it or were over because they will just push him away.

all the best ^^

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