AboutMeg Expertise I am recovinging from about nine years with my eating disorder and while I am not a psychologist, I`ve accumulated a good deal of knowlege about eating disorders as well as my own experience over this time. I`ve mainly struggled with anorexia, but have definitely had times where I have engaged in bulimic behaviors as well. I also struggle with over exercising, but am about to be certified as a personal trainer and have learned moderation as well as how to treat my body well so it can perform at it`s best. I promise to give an honest answer to anything asked, and I want to say that while it is a long, scary road---it is possible to get free of this and it is so important to keep on taking little steps and knowing that you are not alone.
Experience Sufferer for nine plus years. Also, my Mom has strugged with this issue- as have others in her side of the family.
Question I noticed that you have experienced bulimia as I am doing now, I've been struggling with this real hard illness since 3 and a half years, I tried so many times to stop but it's not working, can you recommend for me a first step to begin with?
I would really learn from you so one day me too I will be able to get rid of it and remember the whole thing as a bad memory.
Answer Hello Hiba,
I don't have that much experience with Bulimia, but I am happy to help as much as I can as well as point you towards some helpful websites. It is really good that you want to take some steps to stop this and get better and I know that you can do it.
First off, it is a LOT easier to get better when you have some sort of support. If you are not at a point where you feel ready to find a therapist (which is not a bad idea at all) there are still some free support groups and other options that can be a good first step. ANAD is a good resource for that, here is a link:
In terms of stopping, one thing that helps is getting yourself onto a regular, healthy meal plan (or going to a nutritionist to help you do that). When your body is depleted of vitamins and nutrients, it really can keep you stuck in the binge/purge cycle and makes it so difficult to break.
Another thing that might help is planning your meals and the time afterwards so that even if you are tempted to purge, you have something to occupy your time and support so that you can wait it out if the urge strikes.
Also, you can look at the patterns as to when you binge and purge and then work on finding other options so that those difficult times for you don't turn into binge/purge sessions.
Hope this helps and I wish you much strength as you begin to fight this. You can do it and you deserve so much more than staying sick will ever give you.
Feel free to write anytime if there is more I can help with.
