Hi,
i saw my gp about a month ago and
mentioned I was worried I was bulimic. He
has referred me to a ed unit at a nearby
psyc hospital but I have not received an
appointment yet.
I know it sounds crazy but I am worried
that when I finally go they will tell me I
do not have a problem.
I have been reading online and I am not
sure I would fit the criteria for bulimia.
When I binge I don't eat that much, for
example I read that some people binge for
hours and eat thousands and thousands of
callories. I don't, for example I may
just eat half a packet of biscuits, some
ice cream, a little bit of chocolate, as I
am worried if I eat any more I wont be
able to make it all come out again.
Othertimes I may just purge after a meal.
I also don't eat regular meals anymore, as
it became hard to keep purging a secret,
so the next best thing was to not eat, but
I am not underweight, my bmi is about 18.5
which is normal. I have also taken to
'chew and spit' a lot recently.
I just don't know what to expect? I have
been like this on and off for about 7
years and in a way I would rather not go
to an appointment than for someone to tell
me I don't meet criteria. But this seems
crazy in itself??
Any reply would be gratefully recieved,
thanks.
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v00d00cita
Advanced Support Team
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Posted: 12-06-06 04:41am
Hi, there.
I'm happyu to know that you'll find a way
out of your ed, hopefully.
you seem to have bulimia, but, as you may
know or find out, there are other eating
disorders classified as eating disorders
not otherwise specified (ed nos), which
include disorders that are close to
bulimia or anorexia but don't fit in all
these disorders' characteristics. So you
may have one ed nos.
Anyway, the important is to healing
yourself, right?
Good luck!
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jodiedeeganuk
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Location: marbella
Posted: 12-06-06 06:59am
Hi there
i also am bulimic,
and it can appear in many differant shapes
and forms.
I also do not binge on a lot of food,
i just throw up even after eating a
regular meal... Or even a salad!
I was hospitalised 2 years ago and so yes
you do have a problem.
There are 3 types of bulimics and I was
told that the type I have is the most
dangerous as if you binge on a lot then
the likelyhood is you wont get it all up
so you will keep down some calories.
And as in our case malnutrition is a
really big issue as you are not holding it
down.
I would advise you to go to your
appointment and just be honest with them,
they are there to help you and they wont
look down on you at all,
it is a long and hard recovery process and
you will have to learn to eat little and
often and it is emotionally hard.
I have currently relapsed so I have to go
through it all again! But I know I can do
it, and you can too.
You dont always know until it is too late
what long term damage you do, for example,
I have had to have enamal replaced on my
fromt teeth, I have muscular and bone
problems, I tore my stomach lining... All
through time, and now it is too late and
it will take time to heal.
Please get help and stick at it.
Also you mentioned that you have not had
an appointment given yet?
Well they are so busy and the waiting list
is normally 12-18 months... Well it is in
my area.
My advice on that is to keep calling them
and calling them and they will give you an
appointment sooner, thats the only way to
get noticed asap!
Well I hope you are ok and that you will
be strong.
Good luck,
and remember you are worth more than this
demon that is controlling you...
Jodie x
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Carrey
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 4 Location: UK
Thanks Posted: 12-08-06 18:33pm
Hey,
just wanted to say thanks so much for
taking the time to reply and for being so
encouraging. Its kinda comforting to know
there are other people the same.
It was actually the possible side effects
that made me talk to my doctor, after a
bad dentist checkup!!
I will take your advice and phone up
monday to see when I will get an
appointment, my doctor said it would only
take about 4 weeks, I hope he was right.
I take it you don't live in the uk if you
had to wait so long??
I am still terrified about going but also
really want to talk to someone now, my gp
is the only person I have ever told and
even that made me feel a little less
isolated. So heres to hoping!!!
Sorry to hear you are having a bad time
again, I really hope everything goes well
for you.
Thanks again xxx
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v00d00cita
Advanced Support Team
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Posted: 12-09-06 16:35pm
You're always welcome.
Keep us up to date of what's going on with
you. I'm freaked out because i'm 116
now :s
