Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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Itzjustme 09/24/2011

Hi
i just binged after work tonite..i came home at 10. i ate alot all day....my stomach hurts really bad..and i really wanna purge but i promised my therapist i wouldnt...and ive gone almost 5 months without doing so. im soo uncomfortable...its soo tempting to purge...wat can i do? im soo angry cuz i was doing so well *my definition of well* and i was restricting since wednesday. :(

deleted_user 09/24/2011

I know how hard it is to not go off the deep end right now but you can do it. Take some deep breaths watch a movie..anything to distact yourself from purging. Once you start purging, it's a slippery slope to relapse. Stay strong

Itzjustme 09/24/2011

yeah ur right if i start ill go back to my old ways very quickly..i just found a movie to watch...its a hard subject but i love the story and rosie o'donnel in here:)

Itzjustme 09/24/2011

thank you for replying?

deleted_user 09/25/2011

Good for you! I'm so happy to hear that you were able to stay strong. Go back to normal eating tomorrow. tomorrow is a new day. I hope the movie was good.

Itzjustme 09/25/2011

im still watching it ..its excellent!

deleted_user 09/25/2011

glad you managed to focus on a film, thats the best thing i can think of is anythin to keep you busy/ take your mind off. especially a feel good movie or a comedy. A hot water bottle soemtimes helps me when my stomach is sore from a binge.
Just rememebr you were doin so well, so one tiny slip up isnt goin to ruin it: but purging will coz then you cant say its been 5 months youll have to start over which will be even harder. Be proud of how far you have come! and not purging is sooo good! you should feel really good for it and your body will appreciate it. Tomorow is a gresh start anyway so pput it behind you =)

deleted_user 09/25/2011

we restrict for days and then we binge. restricting sets us up for bingeing because we have deprived our body of things it needs - protein, minerals, vitamins, fat (yes, it is necessary), enough calories, etc. we respond when we have deprived our body by bingeing. A goal for you would be to stop restricitng. eat reasonable, well balanced meals with whole foods. it really will make a huge difference.

ann54 09/25/2011

happy the movie helped, you definetly dont want to ruin that great achievment of 5 months purge free. cal7 is correct, restrictin/depriving ourselves of food will naturally lead to bingeing, your body is starved. i know it is hard, but try eating more and more protien, maybe then the binges will stop.

Itzjustme 09/25/2011

thjank you ladies for replying....cal7..you make sense......today wen i woke up *1:30pm* i had a spinach salad with chicken and shrimp and no dressing..alot of potein:) and some coffee

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