Welcome to the site I hope you find some of what you're looking for here. As for the answer 'the cure' I don't have it I'm still struggling but I believe as long as part of you is still fighting you're alright. I think with anything you've got to work on small steps to taking back control. You might not be able to stop purging over night but there are steps you can take. Delay your purge for as long as you can, longer each time - show you're still in control then maybe try a day with out purging. Distractions are always good too - Is there a certain time of day that's worse (e.g. eveings)? What can you being doing to help take your mind off it. Listen to music, go for a walk, call a friend or sign up for a class and see if it makes a difference.

I'm glad you are seeing a therapist and joined this site. But maybe it's time for you to try a more extreme approach. Have you thought about going IP?

i too have gone through those times where i didn't b/p very much and then WHAM! get hit with a full-blown episode. for me, this was always an indication of some kind of overwhelming stress going on in my life. i urge you to take stock of what is going on in your life right now. ELIMINATE the triggers (parents, toxic friends, whatever), at the very least keep them as far from you as possible.

also, now is the time to take care of yourself. eat SMALL HEALTHY MEALS throughout the day. wake-up at a normal hour and go to sleep at a normal hour-get plenty of sleep. get some light exercise, go for a walk. get dressed up nice, do your hair, do your make-up. DO ANYTHING YOU CAN to make yourself feel more comfortable and confident.

i am certain you can get through tomorrow. make it a goal and STICK TO IT!!

best of luck :o)

I too am struggling with the same problem. I have joined a yoga class, and, as corny as it sounds, am finding it to be an inspirational way to begin my day. You start your day (and your workout) with an intention, and carry it throughout your poses, meditations, and breath, and then, after, your day as well. I'm a huge cynic, and I don't usually respond well to this kind of "love yourself" crap. But, somehow, I find an intention that works for me, even if it just to get through the day without purging. Just a thought. Anyway, it would take up some of your day that you wouldn't be able to purge, and it's a start to getting healthy :)

Thank you so much for providing some suggestions. It feels good to know that I am not the only one who is bulimic. Talking about it on the site is very helpful. I feel that no one understands bulimia expect another person who has experienced. Its a very difficult disease to understand and communicate. I am a health nut - I workout each morning at 530am for approx 2 hrs: nothing too crazy. I start the day off well - then when I eat lunch I feel bloated. Its the "full" feeling that bothers me and triggers the purging. I have made it on Saturday without purging and then I felt like a whale b/c I was constipated - which lead me to take laxatives. When I get home from work - I agree with keeping myself distracted. I take my dogs for a 2 mile walk and get ready for the next day.

Karrin - I am definitely not considering IP. It would conflict dramatically with work and home and my relationship. I feel that I can do this on my own, but need some help along the way. Thank you for mentioning it.