Q: Wife W/Untreated Eating Disorder: purging + exercise + fasts
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jknife
on September 28th, 2007
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My wife and I have been married for approximately one year. We had a long distance relationship before we were married resulting in us maybe not knowing each other (co-habitating) as well as most married couples. On one of our cross country visits while we were dating, she mentioned that she struggled with Bulimia throughout her life. She was thin at about 100 lbs for a 5' medium framed woman. I have read and read on how to help her. Since we have been married and we live together, she cannot carry out purging, excessive exercise and fasting. Although she cannot purge, there is anxiety about food, body weight, etc. Now I have noticed a progressive change in her attitude about everything in life. She tries to control absolutely everything and has absolutely no emotion. It is as if she cannot control her weight, so the eating disorder has resurfaced in another form (control of everything else). Is this possible, normal and what should I do to help.
caring husband
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