Please help me stop bingeing...

funkyspunky871
funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I need tips. Right now... I've binged pretty much every single day for the past month -- purged pretty much everyday too. I was diagnosed with bulimia about 5 or 6 months ago, but this is my low point, I think. My life is all about food. Every single waking hour is spent either bingeing, planning a binge, thinking about food, or purging. I am miserable. I've tried planning out my intake and not restricting, but I can't seem to stick to my plans. I've got an appointment with my psychiatrist tomorrow, a check-up with my doctor tomorrow, an appointment with my therapist on Wednesday, and an appointment with a dietician this Saturday... I don't know if I can take the bingeing for much longer though. I'm honestly on the edge right now. I need some tips to at least tide me over for the week. Please, please help.

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  • HeatherR930
    HeatherR930 Posts: 214 Member
    I don't really have any solid advice, but I'm glad you're getting the help you need! Does it help if you keep yourself busy with other things, like work, exercise, hobbies?
  • GoldSag1
    GoldSag1 Posts: 122 Member
    {{{{HUGS}}}}
    I'm not qualified to give you the type of advice I feel you truly need to seek. I am just here to give you a cyber hug and pray that you are able to find inner peace with food.I do beleive you are headed in the right direction by seeking professional help. Please know we are here to offer you support with what ever plan a PROFESSIONAL feels you should follow.
  • sandy2006
    sandy2006 Posts: 483 Member
    Keep your chin up and hopefully the proffessionals that you are seeing will be able to help you. Sorry your having a tough time.
  • hollyc32
    hollyc32 Posts: 4 Member
    I hope you understand that your bulimia has nothing to do with food. It is the right thing to go to the psychiatrist! It is considered a mental disorder and you cannot get cured on your own. Just focus on yourself and your emotional health and worry about your weight and food at a later time. No one cares what size of pants you wear, but they care about you as a person. You've taken a great first step and I hope everything works out for you!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,065 Member
    Your problem needs to be consulted with a Professional.
  • bwagstaff
    bwagstaff Posts: 6
    I have been there...I used to be annorexic...then changed over to bulemic. I totally screwed up my metabolism and once I started gaining weight, I couldn't stop.

    I am so glad you are getting help. Try to find something you really like---something you can get lost in. For me it was music. Find that "something" to derail the urges. The key is to focus hard on something else. You can work through all the root causes with your therapist and psychiatrist...but for right now...shift your focus to something you like and get a kind of tunnel vision with it. That should help you get through to your appointments.

    Good Luck hun--it DOES get better.
  • bagwon
    bagwon Posts: 7
    Drop the e when spelling binging. Sounds like you have all the experts in the world. Only advice I would say is stop eating poison, and eat healthy. People don't purge nutritious foods, only bad food. Good luck!
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    Drop the e when spelling binging.

    Are you ****ing kidding me? It's correctly spelled either with or without the 'e.' *kitten*.
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
    Well, I've never purged, but I definitely struggle with the binge... A few things I've done... One is to get ALL the junk out of the house. I keep things like grapes to snack on and whatnot. I read a couple of books that didn't necessarily help fix the problem, but definitely made me feel less alone. One was Confessions of a Carb Queen and the other was Locked Up for Eating Too Much. I go through stages... Sometimes I'm under great control and others I find myself sneaking food when my husband isn't in the room. I'm so sorry for your struggles, I can only imagine how difficult it is to get through these days. Can you have someone stay with you or can you stay with someone for awhile who will support you and help keep you from the binge/purge? I wholeheartedly believe in the power of therapy, dietetics, etc., but I think having the constant support of friends and family makes and even bigger difference. Sending you huge hugs... You're not alone <3
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
    Drop the e when spelling binging. Sounds like you have all the experts in the world. Only advice I would say is stop eating poison, and eat healthy. People don't purge nutritious foods, only bad food. Good luck!

    Totally rude, and not helpful. If you don't have anything kind, supportive, or constructive to say, keep it to yourself! :/
  • Ayla20103005
    Ayla20103005 Posts: 104 Member
    I think if you are feeling that close to the edge, maybe call someone or go to the hospital?
    You might need more help sooner rather than later.
    I understand the bingeing, ive been there, but not the purging.
    I hope you can get help soon.
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    Hey, there! I've been reading your posts since I first joined a long time ago. I've been so impressed with your phenomenal weight loss, especially considering your young age. In your posts, you're wise beyond your years! :flowerforyou: I've seen you counsel people to stay focused and strong - traits you obviously learned along your own journey.

    I know you're stronger than this illness and have it within yourself to get on the right track! Unfortunately, I don't have any direct experience with EDs - I sooo wish I could help you out. Think of all the advice you've given everyone over the years and apply it to yourself. Get the professional help you need - you are so worth it! Best of luck to you!
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    first of, HUGS. i have been there and it sucks.

    someone suggested getting snack foods out of the house - that is a good idea. however, i would also suggest that you find something to help distract yourself when you get that binge-y feeling. take a walk (leave money at home if you'll feel tempted to go buy a snack), listen to music, call a friend, read, knit, WHATEVER. anything to help distract yourself.

    speaking as a mental health professional (i'm a social worker) PLEASE tell your psychiatrist, therapist, and dietician about how you've been feeling. they will definitely be able to offer better advice. also, if you feel like you can't make it to one of your appointments, don't hesitate to go to the ER or call for help...that's what they're there for.

    again, hugs and i hope everything works out for you.
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
    BUMP
  • email4jenp
    email4jenp Posts: 52 Member
    Wow, you were a big help there bucko. Who cares how she spells it. And binging is not about eating healthy. if she was able to eat healthy and stop that cycle, she wouldn't be binging.

    Troll post if you ask me.

    I'm glad you are seeking help sweetie! But if you really feel that on the edge, call someone now.
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