I think I have an eating disorder...again. I use to be anorexic before I got pregnant with my daughter. I used ephedera diet pills, I rarely ate, and when I did I'd take laxatives to get it out of my system asap, and I'd spit out food. When I got pregnant I let go and ate what I wanted. After I had her I lost most of the pregnancy weight and started getting too skinny again, so I tried gaining a few pounds by adding a few calories everyday. But now I'm eating like crazy, in secret and in large amounts, and I'm taking the diet pills and laxatives again to try to counter act my binges, but it's not really working this time. I'm wondering if anyone's gone through similar situations at all, and could offer some good advice. I use to be so disciplined with my diet and exercise life style now I feel I'm out of control. I can go maybe a few days eating right and exercising, but most days I'm stuffing my face with food and pills. :(
2006-10-20 21:27:49 · 6 answers · asked by walkinbyfaith7 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
In reponse to the JERK's reply below. My daughter is very healthy and is only 8 months old, she has no comprehension of my "sickness". I grew up with a Marine Corps mother, she has always been in awesome shape. I have a problem and I'm admitting it, I don't need ****** like you telling me I'm messed up and I'm going to ruin my childs life, I love my daughter more than anything in the world and would never let her treat her body like I do mine, that's why I want and need help with my eating problem before she understands what body image is so she can grow up with a health perspective and not trying to be so skinny all the time.
Also I wanted to add I am about 135lbs, and about 5'5 so I'm at a healthy weight for my height and age, so it's not like I'm 250lbs and stuffing my face to 300lbs, I think part of my mind wants to see my body back at 105lbs and the other part of my mind is telling me it's a real bad idea, I just can't find a middle ground...
2006-10-20 21:53:30 · update #1
I'm DON'T throw up my food, I've never done that, I'm not Bul.
2006-10-20 22:04:07 · update #2
I do not have a husband, anymore, I think some of my issue is stress I'm going through an ugly divorce...It's still not healthy, I understand that.
2006-10-20 22:09:29 · update #3
You need to go and get some specialist help, you have admitted that you have a problem , so you are on the right track, but all these pills will harm your body because you not taking in all the proper nutrients and vitamins your body needs, which will be doing long term damage. For the sake of your daughter go and get help before you make yourself really sick.
2006-10-20 21:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are bullimic. Throwing up does not cause weight loss, because your body still absorbs calories. You need proffesional help, if not for your sake, but for your daughters. You do not want her growing up with a bullimic mother. Childrens who's parents have eating disorders are more likely to end up with them , themselves. If you can not bring your self to tell a proffesional, at least tell your husband! I am glad you have realized you have a problem, that makes it easier
good luck, and I will pray for you
2006-10-21 04:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by terra_chan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT'S WRONG WITH U MESSED UP PARENTS??!! Why do u guys have children when u can't even take care of yourselves??! Your child is going to grow up messed up because of you! Yea, what I'm saying is mean, but it's true.
To get over ur eating disorder, think about ur f*ing child. Do u wanter him/her to grow up with a sick mom or have you die on her? Do u want her to grow up with the same problem as you? Talk to your doctor. Stop binging. Eat regularly. What's wrong with having a normal weight? Jeezus u guys have too much time on ur hands that u can worry about stuff like that. Focus on ur daughter, read some books, volunteer often, work, etc. Don't just think about ur weight all the time. Keep your mind busy.
I hope ur daughter/son will turn out ok.
2006-10-21 04:33:32 · answer #3 · answered by bebeeangeldust 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yes you have a disorder you need to go back for help. or get help to start with. if you never went and got help b4 then this could just be the same as b4 just now it's added more.
2006-10-21 04:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for support
go see a therapist
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for support
www.emofree.com
I support you ans I'm very sorry I created this.
I Love You
Frans
2006-10-21 04:44:35 · answer #5 · answered by franslaimbock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetheart, you don't need advice from here - you need professional advice - go and see your family doctor for an appropriate referral.
2006-10-21 04:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋