I have been anorexic for about three years and until now I was strictly the restricting type. However, recently I've started purging after meals (I KNOW it's bad for me, please don't lecture me) although I never binge. Would I be considered bulimic now? Or am I still anorexic with bulimic tendencies?? Help!!
2007-08-18 06:42:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
If you are still uderweight and not getting your period, you're anorexic with bulimic tendencies...
I don't judge you because I know how you feel...
I'm not anorexic but I do have an eating disorder..
But still, I dont wish anyone to go through this....
So I hope one day you decide to go into recovery....and lead a normal life....
Take care
2007-08-18 06:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by JESSY JAY! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are still Anorexic. Binging or atleast eating normally and purging regularly is required to be considered bulimic. Knoing that you are still Anorexic(for three years too) I hope you plan on taking some actions to correct it before it kills you, and I'm serious about that.
2007-08-18 14:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically you would not be bulimic because the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa include binge and purge episodes. i'm sure you understand that focusing on a technical diagnosis is counterproductive because all eating disturbances are dangerous and labels and diagnoses really don't mean anything at all.
2007-08-18 14:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you know it is bad for you, so you have taken the first step by admitting that. now you need to get professional help, i would say that you have anorexia and bulimia. i am not going to lecture you , all you need is love and understanding. ts there someone you can confide in, that will help you. and give you the encouragement to get help. you are in my thoughts
2007-08-18 14:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by champagne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure exactly what your diagnosis would be but I think you should focus more on getting help than worrying about what to call your affliction. I hope you get better soon.
2007-08-18 13:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by wyllow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bu·li·mi·a (bÅÅ-lÄ'mÄ-É, -lÄm'Ä-É, byÅÅ-) Pronunciation Key
n.
1. An eating disorder, common especially among young women of normal or nearly normal weight, that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting. Also called bulimarexia, bulimia nervosa.
an·o·rex·i·a /ËænÉËrÉksiÉ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[an-uh-rek-see-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1.loss of appetite and inability to eat.
2007-08-18 13:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by sarah d 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
shouldn't you be asking a doctor about this rather than us bozos? i mean, who are we to tell you what you are (or aren't). personally i think you're nuts but then, you state, you shouldn't be lectured to so know what, i won't!
2007-08-18 13:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by blackjack432001 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you would, and you need to get help.
2007-08-18 13:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by mattgo64 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no matter what your diagnosis is you have to get help!
2007-08-18 13:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Tr4ck4Inc@ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋