bulimia. help :(

ForFreedom
ForFreedom Posts: 8 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
hi there,
so recently, I've been purging more often. It's triggered by stress and anxiety. I do not wish to develop a serious eating disorder. Any suggestions or resources?
thanks

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  • ddky
    ddky Posts: 381 Member
    You already have a serious eating disorder. Please get help.
  • ForFreedom
    ForFreedom Posts: 8 Member
    how does one get help? I'm truly seeking the light. I just don't know where to look
  • jess6742
    jess6742 Posts: 146
    Talk to your doctor, s/he can refer you to a therapist.
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Talk to a Physician
  • la8ydi
    la8ydi Posts: 294 Member
    "Purging" indicates a need for help. "Purging more often" indicates a need for immediate help. Please talk to your doctor. :-( Good luck.
  • nicolaturner1986
    nicolaturner1986 Posts: 45 Member
    Jess 6742 is right - You need to go and see your doctor who can refer you to a therapist who can help.

    You need to make sure you are 100% truthful when you see your GP too so they can evaluate the severity of your eating disorder.

    Good luck

    x
  • ddky
    ddky Posts: 381 Member
    Don't know where you live, but around here the local health departments have registered dietitians on staff that you can make an appointment with. That would be a good start. Then if they thought you needed a referral to a mental health specialist they could make a referral for you. Good luck.
  • thepiratemd
    thepiratemd Posts: 65
    Psychiatrist and/or psychologist for cognitive based therapy. they can work with you to intentify triggers, help you create healthy coping skills, and if needed, prescribe medications
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    http://www.anad.org/

    The ANAD helpline (630) 577-1330, operates 9 AM-5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday and can help you find the treatment to fit your needs. If you prefer email, please contact us through anadhelp@anad.org

    You are not alone. Help is just a call or click away.
    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help.
    Call our toll free, confidential Helpline at 1-800-931-2237
    Click to chat with a Helpline volunteer
    We are here every Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.

    Are you in crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK (24 HOUR CRISIS LINE)

    Get help ASAP! You are in my prayers
  • ForFreedom
    ForFreedom Posts: 8 Member
    thanks guys. I usually do it 1-3 times a month. but I did it twice today and I fear it's becoming a habit. I don't qualify as having an eating disorder yet, but I don't want to sit back and wait until I do
  • viewasicon
    viewasicon Posts: 2 Member
    Hey! I think it's great, and brave, that you are asking for support (which means you're willing to recognize a problem and face it, which is hard). You might visit these two websites, which can point you in the right direction for getting help both online and in your community:

    http://www.nedc.com.au/helplines

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

    Best of luck in your recovery! We all have weird neurotic unhelpful things that we do; some of ours are just more destructive than others! No judgement!
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    See a doctor for an exam and talk to them to see if they can refer you to a psychiatrist
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    thanks guys. I usually do it 1-3 times a month. but I did it twice today and I fear it's becoming a habit. I don't qualify as having an eating disorder yet, but I don't want to sit back and wait until I do

    I think you will find that you do qualify. Good for you for asking for help. Please take good care of yourself.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    seek immediate psychiatric help ..

    MFP thread no place for this discussion.
  • RCottonRPh
    RCottonRPh Posts: 148
    You came to us on the boards for a reason. You know something is wrong. You'll need help to make it right. I agree with the others. Get to a doctor ASAP. Also, you might want to check out an OA meeting. You will find other people going through the same thing as you are.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    thanks guys. I usually do it 1-3 times a month. but I did it twice today and I fear it's becoming a habit. I don't qualify as having an eating disorder yet, but I don't want to sit back and wait until I do

    I think you will find that you do qualify. Good for you for asking for help. Please take good care of yourself.

    I do it 0 times a month. Get some help please. Call the hotline, like now.
  • laurynwithawhy
    laurynwithawhy Posts: 385 Member
    Good for you for asking for help. That's the hardest part. If you feel that you can't stop on your own, please talk to your doctor, or someone in your life that you can trust and together you guys can find you some help. You can get better, stay strong!
  • livinfluffy
    livinfluffy Posts: 30 Member
    Look to see if there is a community mental health agency in your area or have your family doctor refer you. When I was in practice at a community mental health agency, we would often see individuals with body image and or eating disorders. Most community agencies will take either insurance or will work on a sliding scale fee if you are worried about the financial aspect of getting help. This tended to be a stumbling block for some of my clients. Good luck and get healthy.
  • ForFreedom
    ForFreedom Posts: 8 Member
    thanks for the support guys. I'm sorry for posting it here, it's probably not appropriate. but I didn't know where else to go
  • twinmoon
    twinmoon Posts: 108 Member
    Don't apologize. Say goodbye to guilt. I agree with everyone - get professional help, and you'll get through this. You were brave to post it, and you already took your first step. One step at a time. Call your Dr. or a hotline. You can do this. Imagine being free of this disease. That's what it is - whether you purge a few times a month or a few times a day. But, the fact that you're not far gone means you can overcome this that much sooner. Believe in that. Please get professional help. Good luck and God bless.
  • ForFreedom
    ForFreedom Posts: 8 Member
    Don't apologize. Say goodbye to guilt. I agree with everyone - get professional help, and you'll get through this. You were brave to post it, and you already took your first step. One step at a time. Call your Dr. or a hotline. You can do this. Imagine being free of this disease. That's what it is - whether you purge a few times a month or a few times a day. But, the fact that you're not far gone means you can overcome this that much sooner. Believe in that. Please get professional help. Good luck and God bless.
    wow. thanks so much. that means a lot to me
  • briannaheaden1
    briannaheaden1 Posts: 3
    Honey don't worry about posting it on here it was a reason God had you to put it on here. I have a cousin who dealt with this and still battles with it today. It starts off slow but it will begin to take over your life. I am praying for you and call one of those hotlines or if you like I have a magazine and she wrote an article about her issues. www.woman2womanmagazine.com go there and you can find her article and you can comment and it will not appear and I will forward it over to her and you two can talk. She wouldn't mind at all.
  • Olivia
    Olivia Posts: 10,137 MFP Staff
    Dear Posters,

    This topic is now locked and I wish the OP the best of luck in getting help and want to thank those posters who provided supportive responses.

    Sincerely,
    Olivia
    MyFitnessPal Community Manager


    http://www.anad.org/

    The ANAD helpline (630) 577-1330, operates 9 AM-5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday and can help you find the treatment to fit your needs. If you prefer email, please contact us through anadhelp@anad.org

    You are not alone. Help is just a call or click away.
    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help.
    Call our toll free, confidential Helpline at 1-800-931-2237
    Click to chat with a Helpline volunteer
    We are here every Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.

    Are you in crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK (24 HOUR CRISIS LINE)
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