How Do I Stop Myself From Making Myself Sick?

Question

I've been bullied in the past about being overweight and for the past 9 months i've been making myself sick and now have buliamia. I don't like it as it has made me go in hospital and i can't seem to stop myself from doing this please help sensible offers please

Answer 1

Go and see someone now. You must get professional help or you will carry on damaging your health

Answer 2

What Is Behing Eating Disorders? :
- When Food Is Your Enemy
- Anorexia and Bulimia --The Facts, the Dangers
- What Causes Eating Disorders?
- Eating Disorders--What Can Help?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/1999/1/22/article_01.htm

How to Find Real Happiness
- Think of Your Spiritual Needs
- Keep your Life Simple
> Happiness and Self-Worth
- Hope--Vital to Happiness
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2001/3/1/article_02.htm

Hope--Where Can You Find It? :
- Does Hope Really Make a Difference?
- Why Do We Need Hope?
> You Can Fight Pessimism
- Where You Can Find REAL Hope!
http://watchtower.org/e/20040422/article_01.htm

Why So Many Lonely People?
- Coping With Loneliness
- When No One Will Ever Feel Lonely Again
- What You Can Do About Loneliness
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/6/8/article_01.htm

I strongly recommend that you carefully read throught these ^ articles (and perhaps some of those listed as related, too), and also look up the Scriptures. Consider how they apply to You ...

When ALL People WILL Love One Another!
http://www.watchtower.org/library/kn35/article_03.htm

Answer 3

As with any addiction, the first step is to *want* to quit. And by your question, I assume you're there. It's a hard road to travel. Every person is different, and what works for one may not work for another. I was bulimic for 2 1/2 years, and what made me quit was getting pregnant. I did not *intend* to get pregnant - I was engaged to be married, and had always had a fantasy of how my wedding would be (tiny dress, tiny waist. . .). But then I got pregnant. I now had another life for which I was responsible. Regardless of how much I detested myself, I could NOT do this to the unborn child. So I quit. Cold turkey. And I quit smoking, and taking the ephedra-based pills, etc. I ballooned! I gained 75 lbs with that pregnancy, and again with each of the 2 subsequent pregnancies. I then weighed MORE than I did before I started the whole vomiting thing. Was I tempted to start it again? You *bet* I was! But what if my children saw or heard me? I don't want them to suffer what I have, so after a few individual backslides, and many diets and exercise plans, I underwent gastric bypass.
I will always wonder, if I had gotten control of my weight ~ the RIGHT way ~ would I be where I am today? What if I had stopped the bulimia on my own, not due to pregnancy? Would I have gained so much?
Take care of you. Think of where you could end up if you *don't* quit. Find a GOOD habit to replace this one. It could be exercise, crafts, reading, sports, anything that you can do the minute you feel the urge to purge. And train yourself *slowly* to not eat so much at a sitting. If you can't vomit it out, don't put too much in. It's hard!
Best of luck from someone who knows what you're going through.

Answer 4

Unfortunately societal pressures and image contribute hugely to this problem. Having lived with people who have the condition I'd like to say that you wanting help, and recognizing it is THE biggest step. There are different causes to underlying reasons you may have slowly gotten into this habit, and only a trained professional should help you through this.

It is very early on and there is much you can do for yourself. The hospital should have given you some reference material, perhaps a referral to a specialist, or to a support group.

Not everything works for all people, but talking to someone about it is a MUST! I don't need to tell you the future damage you could be causing to yourself. The fact that you know you have a problem, means you are a smart person and have probably done the research.

Your family must be supportive and learn just as much as you. This will be difficult, but if they don't understand the condition they may cause problems in you dealing with it.

Please talk to someone, either doctor, support group (you'll find these on the internet as well if you want to remain annonymous for awhile), family, or psychologist.

I wish you all the selfwill, self-determination that it will take to help you get over this hurdle in life. But, in the end, that is all it is, a hurdle. You will overcome it!

Answer 5

U need to just make the intention of stoping, being overweight is not a sin as such, what matters is that you be a good person. I've seen many "this" people who are bad people & hurt others & make others lives a midery. I am sure you're not that , love yourself, you deserve this.
Also, pray to God, ask Him please God help me stop this nonesense, I am worthy of much more. hun, you are not at fault becos some sick people bullied you for being overweight. U shouls have said 2 them, u know, I may be a bit overweight, but at least I don't hurt others like you people, grow up & get a life!

Answer 6

If I knew the answer to that question, I'd be able to stop myself from being sick. I saw a dietitician and her recommendation was to eat very little, often. It did help for a time, but recent stress in my life has caused the old eating/purging habits to re-surface and I'm really struggling.

Answer 7

You have taken the first step in admitting you have a problem. Now you have to take the second step and get help. You need to see your GP who will probably refer you to a counsellor so you can work it out. I am not sure if there is help through the local hospital, you would have to check with your doctor. Please do not be afraid to speak with a doctor about it, chances are they have probably seen it before and you won't be the only one. You do need help to over come this, and I hope you will seek help soon.

GOOD LUCK. XO

Answer 8

hi Becki,this is a hard thing that your going through my sis has bulimia to,you need to talk girl take the advice the councillors give talk it out,i know this might sound silly to you but all the answers are inside you babes.the bullying is probably a big part of it,you need to start and love yourself again and try to have a positive goal,goodluck honey.

Answer 9

you shouldnt care what ppl think i was thinking about the same thing that you are doing now but i thoght about it and i didnt want buliamia cuse i wouldnt know what to do if i ever did but you see what these ppl done to you your going in and out of the hospital because of them do you think it was worth it?my grandma use to tell me i lookd beutiful no matter what its the inside that count not the out side their are just jellious becase us big girls hase more lovin that they could never have they are just hating on them selves...i say its probly all in your head if you stop thinging about what your belly is feeling like you might get over it just try hope the best for you hun!

Answer 10

A friend of mine had this particular problem and it can be quite distressing. The only answer i can give is to seek some sort of therapy. They are fantastic in helping and advising you in identifying the problem and offering help to overcome said problem. Having very good friends around you can help.

Answer 11

the more you talk about it the better. you've made a big step toward awareness. you are normal person. can you pin point why you were overeating in the first place. that is where your true wound begins. confront it. it will hurt. you will cry. more than once. then leave it behind. just leave it. you've got to take care of yourself in order to take care of others. God bless you
may God send a blessing to you this day.