could i possibly have bulimia even though im fat?

Question

well im 13.
and lately whenever ive been eating i force myself to throw up.
but i dont think i have bulimia cause i am fat.
everyone says so.


so what could be wrong with me?

Answer 1

You have bulimia.

Whether or not you are fat is not an issue and I imagine that your perception of fat may be off.

Eating disorders are really dangerous and this behavior can screw you up so that you miss out on your own life.

Talk to your mom. Tell her what you are doing and go see a doctor.

This is the kind of thing that seems like it's okay but seriously, you could die.

Answer 2

Forcing yourself to throw up after eating is the definition of bulimia, it has no regard to how big or small you are.

Stop it right now, there are healthy ways to loose weight and throwing up is not one.

If you are bulimic, you will probably see yourself as fat even if you are not. Loosing weight isn't easy, but bulimia can do irreparable harm.

If you need to loose weight get your parents to take you to a doctor, and get you on a proper diet.

Answer 3

You do have bulimia. You're still throwing up your food purposely, and just because you haven't (supposedly) lost weight yet, doesn't mean anything.

You need to stop forcing yourself to throw up. The long term effects are not pretty. The acid from your stomach rots your teeth and the inside of your mouth and gives you bad breath.

If you want to lose weight, just start running everyday for about thirty minutes or go sign up for dance classes. You'll be able to eat, and you'll feel better.

Answer 4

You really don't need to be referring to the Internet for help with eating disorders, mental disorders, or body image issues. I'm not trying to be mean or rude; you need the help of a professional. Not just some random person that may not have any idea what they are talking about. I'm not going to give you advice on this, because I don't feel that I am entitled to do so. I could tell you that looks aren't everything, and that you don't have to be perfect, but since you have these issues nothing anyone says is going to make it better for you. You need to talk to someone who has been trained to handle these types of things. I wish you luck. I have had similar issues and three years of therapy helped me out a great deal and I no longer rely on antidepressants.

Answer 5

Yes you could have bulimia, forcing yourself to throw up is very unhealthy and can lead to lots of health problems. You need to talk to an adult about what is going on and then go and see a Dr. and get some professional help.

Answer 6

It is possible.... One of the side effects of bulimia is seeing yourself as fat.I wrote a30 page report on the effects of bulimia, anorexia, and obesity. One thing I have found out is you should consult your doctor. Ask him if you are the right weight, he is a specialist. Also, a good idea might be to google "bulimia". Your situation is a desperate one, though millions of american girls face the same problem as you. Be brave and I wish you luck.

Answer 7

If you're purposely doing it then yeah you are. I am sure your not fat. You're only 13 right now your body is going thru alot. It's changing from Childhood to being an adult. When I was 13 I weighed 130 pounds (I'm short too ) so I looked overweight. You will grow out of it I promise.

Answer 8

Bulimia and even anorexia starts somewhere , so it is possible to have both, no matter how much you weigh. I would suggest you get professional help , maybe you aren't even fat ... ? ;)

Answer 9

Just because you are overweight, does not mean you DON'T have bulimia. You are obviously in the beginning stages of it. If you continue on the path of binging and purging, you WILL lose weight (in an unhealthy way). Please seek professional help before you become sick and unhealthy!

Answer 10

The following five criteria should be met for a patient to be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa:

A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following: 1. Eating, in a discrete period of time (e.g., within any two-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances. 2. A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (e.g., a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating).

B. Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviour in order to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise.

C. The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviours both occur, on average, at least twice a week for three months.

D. Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight.

E. The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa.






Do you know all the stuff that happens to your body when you force yourself to throw up repeatedly?


Consequences of bulimia nervosa
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
Hyponatremia
Damaging of the voice
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Teeth erosion and cavities, gum disease
Sialadenosis (salivary gland swelling)
Potential for gastric rupture during periods of binging
Esophageal reflux
Irritation, inflammation, and possible rupture of the esophagus
Laxative dependence
Peptic ulcers and pancreatitis
Emetic toxicity due to ipecac abuse
Swelling of the face and cheeks, especially apparent in the lower eyelids due to the high pressure of blood in the face during vomiting.
Callused or bruised fingers
Dry or brittle skin, hair, and nails, or hair loss
Lanugo
Edema
Muscle atrophy
Decreased/increased bowel activity
Digestive problems that may be triggered, including Celiac, Crohn's Disease
Low blood pressure, hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension
High blood pressure, hypertension
Iron deficiency, anemia
Hormonal imbalances
Hyperactivity
Depression
Insomnia
Amenorrhea
Infertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High risk pregnancy, miscarriage, still-born babies
Diabetes
Elevated blood sugar or hyperglycemia
Ketoacidosis
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Weakness and fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cancer of the throat or voice box
Liver failure
Kidney infection and failure
Heart failure, heart arrhythmia, angina
Seizure
Paralysis
Potential death caused by heart attack or heart failure; lung collapse; internal bleeding, stroke, kidney failure, liver failure; pancreatitis, gastric rupture, perforated ulcer, depression and suicide.