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Q: Wife W/Untreated Eating Disorder: purging + exercise + fasts
asked by: jknife on September 28th, 2007
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Question 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.


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replied on September 29th, 2007
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I would sit down and talk with her to find out how she is feeling. If she never sought treatment for an eating disorder before then she should now. Because it can slip back in really easily. And eating disorder people are very secretive. unless your with her following her 24/7 there are chances she can purge one way or another if she felt the need to. SO dont assume all is well because you havent witnessed anything. She could very well be doing all of it in secret. But i would talk to her to talk her into seeing a therapist. Its a good first step that she told you she struggled with bulimia so you might be able to talk her into talking to someone and getting help.
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