Expert: Joanne - 8/14/2007

Question
hi holly, i am just so desperate for someone to answer things that are on my mind and scare me so much. i am 15, and i used to be bulemic when i was 14 for about 6 months. my parents found out, my mom being a nurse, and i stopped immediatly. i have NOT thrown up since. but i led them to beleive i only did it a few times. i havent had a 'normal' period since, and i am so scared i will never get one again, or if i wont be able to get pregant when im older. and i am scared it stunted my growth. does it? i eat very healthy and quite alot, and i weigh about 110 pounds.(im 5'2) i am so scared i damaged my insides, and i need to know if by eating healthy and taking care of my self, can i ever fix my insides? and will i get my period back? and i know that nothing besides being bulemic has stopped my period. no one knows this, and not a day goes by i dont get mad at myself for being bulemic, please, help i need some answers.
thank you so much, fey

Answer
Providing that you didn't do this for a long time, and not on a very regular basis, it is most likley that your body will recover from any damage done - but this requires you to eat well from now on!

Your periods should return to normal in time, and at 15 they may not have been very regular to begin with and would take time to settle anyway.  If you're concerned about this, I would go get it checked!!!

Talk to your mum about these worries.  Let them know that you no longer engage in the behaviour, but are worried about lasting affects!  Your mum may have some knowledge, and if she doesn't she may be able to take you to the Dr and get them to put your mind at rest.

Have you ever spoken to a professional about your behaviours?  Although you are no longer making yourself sick, have you dealt with the underlying issues that lead you to it in the beginning?

All the best
Holly xx