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reasons for binging/purging may trigger

suzieann
suzieann
So I struggle with Anorexia & bulimia. In therapy I processed that when I binge it feels dirty in me & the purging makes me feel clean. I have no idea of why. My counselor wanted me to share & get other thoughts. Anyoneelse struggle this way & or knows what this means?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have to agree with the purging... i feel starving myself or using laxatives and drinking lots of water helps me clean out my insides.. i cant comment about throwing up as, I cant physically/ do it (ive tried) After a binge i do feel quite dirty or more disappointed that ive let myself down. I currently am having counselling for anorexia, but i have odd late night binges (not as much to be classed as a bulimic binge) but still the irrational secretive rushed behaviour. I am trying to prevent these binges, that are often unplanned... do you have any suggestions? much love x
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah, I don't know why it makes you feel better when it's so bad for you, but I definitely can relate. I've had issues with both bulimia and anorexia, and always seem to be battling one or the other (or a combination.)
Purging makes you feel like you're fixing your mistakes but it really makes things worse.. I'm trying to stop doing it right now as I've gotten into a rut, and am trying to figure out how to stop.