am i bulimic?

Question

I´ve been suffering with eating disorders for a time. However, I would like to know if taking lax, diuretics and slimming pills imply I´m bulimic (i dont purge). Please answer.

Answer 1

Taking laxatives, diuretics and slimming pills, as well as excessive exercise, can be considered forms of purging (not just vomiting). If you think you have a problem, please see your doctor as soon as you can. Best of luck.

Answer 2

Purging is usually a characteristic of bulimia, so technically, if you don't purge you aren't bulimic. However, you are certainly flirting with systemic imbalances with your regime of lax,diuretics and slimming pills. Why are you doing all this?
Do you know what a healthy body weight is, or more specifically, do you know what your body mass index (BMI, an internationally recognized measure) is?
To find it, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches, then multiply the result by 703.
If your index is below 18, you are underweight. If it is above 24 you are overweight. If it is between 18 and 24, you are in the normal range and don't need to worry about how much you weigh.
You might want to find your own BMI and see where you fit. And if you need to lose weight, get some qualified help to assist you in that weight loss, but for goodness sake, give up the regime you are on. You are asking for heart problems, liver damage and a whole host of other serious ailments if you continue.

Answer 3

People you all have it wrong!!!!!!!! Dont talk about something you know nothing of!!!!!

Bulimia is not only binge-and-purge.
Bulimia is basically ways to rid the body of the food you just ate. Clinically definition:
Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a psychological eating disorder. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control (purging). Inappropriate methods of weight control include vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive use of laxatives and diuretics, or compulsive exercising.

Becareful of laxatives, I was in a clinic before and this woman took way to many and the smell of, feces, literally was coming out through the pores of her body, giving her a HORRIFYING smell.

10% of individuals suffering from bulimia will die from either starvation, cardiac arrest, other medical complications, or suicide. By the way, most people with bulimia are of normal weight, and dont do it to actually ''lose-weight'', most do it so they will not GAIN weight. But loss of weight will happen if bulima-episodes are done enough!

And I hope the best of luck for you because this is not something glamourous and it will affect you your whole life, wether you do it or not. Do not get yourself into something you can not control!

Answer 4

It certainly sounds like you have a problem with food. Doing the diuretics and slimming pills is a form of bulimia. If you can't stop, get help. You may eventually start purging. Get help. Please.

http://www.mamashealth.com/bulimia.asp

Answer 5

I dont' think this is technically bulimia...bulimia is binge eating followed by purging.

However, taking pills, diuretics and laxative (aside from being very unhealthy) are an indication of a body image based psychological disorder that is similar to the underlying cause for bulimia.

The fact that you say you have suffered eating disorders before, in combination with this revelation, says you still suffer from disorder connected to your body image.

Back to the therapist with you!

Answer 6

Click on this link it has some great info and using all of these things quite often can be signs of this disorder. If it seems that you are eating excessively and then using laxatives or items similar to that quite often, it is a possibility that you may have a problem. Please watch yourself and dont abuse your body or you will pay for it in the long run.

http://www.medicinenet.com/bulimia/article.htm

What is bulimia?

Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a disorder in the eating disorder spectrum. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of secretive excessive eating (bingeing) followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as self-induced vomiting (purging), abuse of laxatives and diuretics, or excessive exercise. Like anorexia, bulimia is a psychological disorder. It is another condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. The cycle of overeating and purging can quickly become an obsession similar to an addiction to drugs or other substances. The disorder generally occurs after a variety of unsuccessful attempts at dieting.

Bulimia is estimated to affect between 3% of all women in the U.S. at some point in their lifetime. About 6% of teen girls and 5% of college-aged females are believed to suffer from bulimia. These numbers are somewhat lower than earlier estimates of the prevalence of bulimia due to the precise criteria now established for the diagnosis (see below). Approximately 10% of identified bulimic patients are men. Bulimics are also susceptible to other compulsions, affective disorders, or addictions. Unlike anorexics, bulimics experience significant weight fluctuations, but their weight loss is usually not as severe or obvious as anorexics. The long-term prognosis for bulimics is slightly better than for anorexics, and the recovery rate is felt to be higher. However, many bulimics continue to retain slightly abnormal eating and dieting behaviors even after the recovery period. For further information on anorexia, please read the Anorexia Nervosa article.

The secrecy of bulimia stems from the shame that bulimics often attach to the disorder. Binge eating is not triggered by intense hunger. It is a response to depression, stress, or other feelings related to body weight, shape, or food. Binge eating often brings on a feeling of calm or happiness (euphoria), but the self-loathing because of the overeating soon replaces the short-lived euphoria.

Often, the individual will feel an impairment or loss of control during the binge eating and the purging becomes a way of regaining control. Not all bulimics engage in self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas during the current episode. Some may fast for days following a binge episode. Others may resort to excessive exercise as a method to regain their control and rid their body of the possible weight gained during the binge. Excessive exercise is that which interferes with normal daily activities or when it occurs at inappropriate times or in inappropriate settings, or when it continues despite illness or injury.

Answer 7

Depends on how fat you are...you still have cellulite? Still have belly? Then you are still normal....YUCK! You are keeping way too much! If you have to eat then just dump it!...Get rid of those unwanted pounds!....Purging 1-2 times a day is perfectly healthy as long as you follow up with teeth brushing and an antacid....got to protect the teeth and esophagus! America has plenty of food so Eat, Drink and Purge!

Answer 8

If you're taking laxatives, diuretics and slimming pills then you have an eating disorder. Whether it's bulimia, I don't know. Please see your doctor (or school nurse if you're more comfortable) because you could do irreversible damage to yourself if you continue. Here is a link to help you gather some info: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/eatingdisorders.cfm

Take care.

Answer 9

No it doesn't mean you are bulemic but you do need help from a professional as the things have a way of spiralling out of control, it sounds like you are already doing things that are unhealthy for your body. I really hope you will talk to someone close to you about this and get some professional help or it will only get worse. There are easier and healthier ways of losing weight. Good luck!

Answer 10

You may not necessarily be bulimic, but you may have some type of eating disorder. Try to seek medical attention.