Teags (and Tigerchick),
I saw your posts and had to reply. Teags, I have been bulimic for 20 years - yes, 20, and it sucks the life out of you. Like someone said, without help, it probably won't get better as you get older. I am 37, and am on effexor to help with the anxiety/depression that has been contributing to the binging/purging.
I think that therapy is a good option, but if that is not financial available for you right now, have you tried meditation or yoga - I found both of these good. Also, I listen to the free podcasts "Inside out Weight Loss" with Renee Stevens. You can find them on Itunes or her website Inside out weight loss. There is lots of good stuff in there, and its free - - and you can turn it on and listen when you feel something coming on. I listen while I run and always feel awesome at the end of it.
[Edit - her website is down right now, apparently, but she is still on itunes]
Its no replacement for therapy, proper medication and professional medical help, but its something that is free and easily accessible. There is also Overeaters Anonymous, I am not into that myself, but I have heard of lots of people being successful with it. And its not just for overweight people - my friend was anorexic and had good success with them. Again, its free.
Please, know that you are not alone, and I believe you, because I have been there. I totally confessed to my parents this summer after hiding it for years - it was an attempt to help my Dad, who was depressed but too proud to get help. (I don't want to highjack the thread, but he ended up committing suicide 2 months ago. After telling everyone that he was not suicidal). All this to say - please, please, get help and don't feel like you are alone because your not. If you want to pm me, please feel free.
Lots of hugs,
Angela
I saw your posts and had to reply. Teags, I have been bulimic for 20 years - yes, 20, and it sucks the life out of you. Like someone said, without help, it probably won't get better as you get older. I am 37, and am on effexor to help with the anxiety/depression that has been contributing to the binging/purging.
I think that therapy is a good option, but if that is not financial available for you right now, have you tried meditation or yoga - I found both of these good. Also, I listen to the free podcasts "Inside out Weight Loss" with Renee Stevens. You can find them on Itunes or her website Inside out weight loss. There is lots of good stuff in there, and its free - - and you can turn it on and listen when you feel something coming on. I listen while I run and always feel awesome at the end of it.
[Edit - her website is down right now, apparently, but she is still on itunes]
Its no replacement for therapy, proper medication and professional medical help, but its something that is free and easily accessible. There is also Overeaters Anonymous, I am not into that myself, but I have heard of lots of people being successful with it. And its not just for overweight people - my friend was anorexic and had good success with them. Again, its free.
Please, know that you are not alone, and I believe you, because I have been there. I totally confessed to my parents this summer after hiding it for years - it was an attempt to help my Dad, who was depressed but too proud to get help. (I don't want to highjack the thread, but he ended up committing suicide 2 months ago. After telling everyone that he was not suicidal). All this to say - please, please, get help and don't feel like you are alone because your not. If you want to pm me, please feel free.
Lots of hugs,
Angela