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3) Eating Disorder? Princess

I know I have an ED, I'm Bulimic. I went to my doctor almost a month ago, and she was no help at all. She gave me a leaflet about a drop in ED clinic, but other than that she didn't appear to believe me.

I make myself sick after eating, although I also have a tendency to restrict.

The only people I've told about this are my 2 best friends, and I made them promise not to tell anyone else. Reply

re: Eating Disorder?  Cookie 

Well, you should go to this drop-in clinic. You've done the hardest part - recognising that something is wrong.

The exact cause of bulimia is unknown, but contributing factors could be family problems, behaviour problems, self-identity conflict and cultural emphasis on physical appearance. Bulimia may also be related to depression. Going to the clinic might help you to identify why you are behaving like this.   Reply

re: Eating Disorder?  secrets

Well done for going to the doctor, I know it takes a lot of courage - even I couldn't do that. I’m sorry she wasn't very helpful but don't give up until someone notices. Why not drop into this ed clinic (not sure what it is) as they’ll maybe be able to help you more.  Or why not look on the Helplines page and get some numbers for eating disorders phone lines.... maybe a seeing a counsellor might help so you could get to the bottom of why you have a problem with food and sort it out.

re: Eating Disorder?  matt

How long have you had this problem? Why did it start? Reply

re: Eating Disorder?  Princess

I've had it about 6 months ish. Reply

re: Eating Disorder?  Amelia

I'm so sorry to hear about your ED... its going to sound a cliché - but I'm 17 and I’ve just gotten over mine [which I ended up going to 6 stone 4]. It was hell and I had the same thoughts as you. But I found someone who helped me and I found people who had recovered.

I know that you aren’t going to listen to me - but you really do need to get help. I've mucked myself up so bad and I totally regret everything I did. It scares me what I did and how I did it. But now I have my quality of life back - I’m loving life and since I’m getting better everything’s so normal and great again. It's scary because I know how lonely you must feel. I didn’t tell anyone about mine for quite a while.. but after I did I realised what I was missing out. Being thin is nothing compared to quality of life - I realise that now.

I beg you to get help NOW! the more you leave it - the messier and more hellish it becomes. Life is to be lived - not to ruin things to be the extra bit slimmer. It doesn’t matter how thin you get - you never get satisfied with your weight.

Hun, I really want you to realise that going to that drop in centre will help - they really do! You are like an out patient and visit there every few weeks - they give counselling and diet plans - please give it a try... for your future’s sake.

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