how many times can u make urself throw up b4 u are no longer able 2 keep ur food from coming up on its own?

Question

I know that if you keep making yourself throw up, it becomes harder for you to be able to keep food from coming up on its own ... how long is it before that actually begins to happen?

Answer 1

Don't do this to yourself! It's not worth it! I don't care how fat you think you are, it's just not worth it! There are serious consequences to making yourself throw up and none of them you want to deal with trust me. If you want to lose weight do what doctors having been saying forever to do. Eat healthy and exercise.

Answer 2

Yes, You definatly need a vet if theis has been going on for more than 48 hours. How many days in a row has he been throwing up? What food were you feeding him? I definatly wouldn't make a food change during an illness because it will upset his system even more. If it were me, after the first 3 vomits in one 24 hour period, I would have witheld food all together for 12 hours. If there was no vomiting I would have reoffered food and tested to see if he vomited again. If he did vomit again I would have had him into the vet right away. It sounds like you have already passed the 24 hour mark though so I would go ahead and make a trip to the vet. A cat should not go without food for more than 48 hours because it can cause actual organ damage and death.

Answer 3

Just don't do it. I can't tell you how long it will take before this will happen, it depends on the person, but I can tell you that bulimia is a serious risk to your health! Don't even start it!

Answer 4

I think you need some medical attention dear - why in the hell would you want to make yourself throw up? Please seek medical attention before it gets WAY out of hand.

Answer 5

sounds unhealthy. Seek help u could be sufferring from bulimia nervosa.

Answer 6

you need help.

Bulimia Nervosa is a disorder where the main characteristics are binge eating and compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain. Bulimics are caught in the devastating and addictive binge-purge cycle.

For individuals suffering from Bulimia Nervosa, the binge can be seen as a reward within itself and a way to cope with daily stresses and feelings. Bulimic binges usually consist of a larger than normal quantity of food, that typically are high in caloric intake. For individuals with Bulimia Nervosa, the binge eating usually occurs in secrecy and rarely in the presence of others.

The types of food vary but are often sweet and/or high in fat content. Some binges are planned in advance by the Bulimic, but generally they are impulsive. Triggers for binges in Bulimia Nervosa include dysphoric mood, interpersonal stressors, boredom, prolonged dieting, and body image dissatisfaction.

The binge eating in Bulimia Nervosa may temporarily numb the negative feelings, but this state is quickly followed by feelings of failure. The Bulimic is often ashamed of their binges and views the Bulimic behavior as a loss of control and a reason for low self-esteem. This is why it is often hard for Bulimics to come forward and seek help.

Individuals suffering from Bulimia Nervosa follow their binge-eating behavior with compensatory behaviors in an attempt to counteract the binge episodes. The most common form of compensatory behavior for individuals suffering from Bulimia Nervosa is vomiting. The Bulimic usually induces vomiting directly following the binge.

For the Bulimic, the act of purging may temporarily reduce the feeling of fullness and reduce their fear of weight gain from the binge. Some individuals with Bulimia Nervosa even look forward to the purging behavior as they enjoy the feeling of release the purging behavior temporarily affords.

Other compensatory behaviors that individuals with Bulimia Nervosa use in an attempt to prevent weight gain include use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics, diet pills, ipecac, strict diets, fasts, insulin abuse, chew-spitting, and vigorous exercise.

Bulimics, like Anorexics, are also obsessively involved with their body shape and weight. An individual with Bulimia Nervosa will often obsessively check their body size and weight through frequent weighing, measuring, pinching, and viewing themselves in a mirror. For the Bulimic, the individual's self worth is directly tied to their body shape and weight.

Some of the common potential medical complications of practicing Bulimia Nervosa include cardiac arrhythmias, esophageal tears, electrolyte disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, and dental problems. For a complete list of potential medical problems for Bulimia Nervosa, visit our Medical Complications page.

The medical complications of Bulimia Nervosa can be severe and like Anorexia, if left untreated can become life threatening.