I've induced vomiting a few times before over the past few months but it recently got more frequent. I've thrown up intentionally about 8 times the past 3 weeks. I've been fasting for religious reasons though, so I thought it was just because of the sudden change in my diet. I'm supposed to have one meal at night but I usually end up throwing it all up within one to a few hours. I just feel so distended and heavy and I really hate it and I seem to feel better after I throw up. I have been trying to lose some weight and often count calories but I don't think I've ever been obsessed. I'm kinda stressed in college right now, too.
So what is this?Just a phase or should I be worried?
2006-10-18 06:17:24 · 13 answers · asked by crystal_fire_18 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
If you don't stop, this will become a habit. Bulimia is very dangerous. Over long periods you will develop esophogeal ulcers/cancer, your hair will begin to fall out, and other dangerous things will happen to your body.. Please get help from a doctor.
http://www.edap.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=294
1-800-931-2237
National Eating Disorders Association
International treatment referrals and information
Helpful PBS/Nova Program
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/program.html
Find out about therapy.
http://www.4therapy.com/
I'm sure people love you the way you are.
2006-10-18 06:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be worried.
Even if you are fasting for religious reasons. You shouldnt be throwing up. Induced vomiting, Bulimia, is a serious disorder. Your body will think that everytime you eat food it has to store it, because your going to starve it again. You cant do that to yourself.
From my experience, I havent lost any weight on just diet alone. You have to excercise, no matter what. You should try and eat a healthy balanced diet, not to much food and not too little.
If you are worried about your weight and dont want to eat. Just eat fruits, vegetables, and rice. That is a great diet to go on. And you still get all your nutrients for your body to develop. If you want to shed a few extra pounds, do this diet and excercise.
If your induced vomiting continues, then I would consider seeing a doctor.
Good Luck ♥
2006-10-18 06:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have a problem. And it will just get worse. I watched a program on TV this past weekend about a Bulimic woman. She had gotten to the point where she was throwing up 8-10 a day. Her family finally did an intervention and sent her to a rehab for eating disorders.
2006-10-18 06:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be worried. When you are overly stressed, eating disorders can come on rather suddenly. I went thru the same thing a couple of years ago. This can cause stomach, intestinal ulcers, loss of teeth, hair loss and heart problems.
Please get counseling right away!
Michelle
2006-10-18 06:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how it all started for me. The first step is admiting the problem, now that you know you have one, talk to a counselor, or a teacher or a parent or a friend, anyone you need to get help now before it is too late. I was bulimic and anorexic for over 10 years and it is no fun so please seek help. If you need to talk you can contact me through this site. Good luck honey and please talk to someone.
2006-10-18 06:21:51 · answer #5 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Babe, my cousin (who is also my best m8) had bulimia and trust me its not a phase, u need 2 go to the doctor and help you soo much its untru, i went to every class with my cousin and it helped her out sooo much. instead of eating when u feel abit hungry try to jst drink aload of water, its usually the the only thing ur body is wanting xxxxx
2006-10-18 07:12:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get to a Dr. This can turn into something very dangerous very quickly and without you even realizing it. You may already be doing damage to your body that you don't even see. You only get one body, so take care of it.
2006-10-18 06:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get some help for this. It is good that you recognize it. You need to read about the dangers of continually throwing up. I will pray for you.
2006-10-18 06:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED. YOU ARE ON A ONE WAY PATH TO SELF DESTRUCTION. BEING STRESSED AND AWAY FROM HOME AT YOUR AGE IS NORMAL, BUT DO NOT CONTINUE THIS OR YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF SOME WHERE YOU DONT WANT TO BE TALK TO SOMEONE OR GO HOME AND SEEK TREATMENT TO OVER COME YOUR BEHAVIOR
GOOD LUCK AND EAT
2006-10-18 06:54:54 · answer #9 · answered by chopperqueen05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is go to the docter whats going on with you could really be dangerous. Don't be scared just go you could really be saving your life. I will pray for you.
Tasheda
2006-10-18 06:22:41 · answer #10 · answered by Angel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋