Raise your hand if you have an eating disorder

BetchySprout

Just curious. I am a recovered bulemic/current binge eater.

 I haven't thrown up in about 8 years. The bingeing started after my dad died in 2002 (then again, it is part of the bulemia anyway).

Andrewsgal

I am a recovered bulemic I have not binged/purged since I got pregnant with DS I think breastfeeding is the only thing keeping me in recovery now. I am trying to loose the baby weight and of course tha is a HUGE trigger.

ChristinaCT

I am very proud of both of you.  That is a hard thing to kick.  I had a few friends that were bulemic.  One passed away & the other 2 had to go to the hospital.  Keep with it, It is a daily struggle for most. 

You are beautiful the way you are!!!

lisaroo

I'm a recovered bulimic. I don't binge and purge anymore, but I do still have obsessive tendencies (DH has been known to hide the scale from me). Last time I binge and purged was about six years ago. I have permanent damage in my intestines from laxative use, so this will always be with me.

I am going to do everything in my power to keep my daughter from ever feeling the way I did. 

Libramom2b

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

ECUTeacher

I used to be bulemic as well. Mine started in HS and got worse when my dad was diagnosed with cancer. I haven't thrown up since I met DH in 2003.

BetchySprout

lisaroo:

I'm a recovered bulimic. I don't binge and purge anymore, but I do still have obsessive tendencies (DH has been known to hide the scale from me). Last time I binge and purged was about six years ago. I have permanent damage in my intestines from laxative use, so this will always be with me.

I am going to do everything in my power to keep my daughter from ever feeling the way I did. 

 

This is why I fear having a daughter, I fear that I will wreck her the way my mom wrecked me (she put me on a diet when I was 10. TEN! and I wasn't even overweight...I am now though, thanks ma!)

RufflesRambo

Sort of recovered exercise bulimic here - I used to eat about 600-800 calories a day and run 1 hour, 1 hour of weight training, and 1 hour on the ellipitical every day. I also used laxatives and diuretics to lose weight. I don't do these things anymore because I'm BFing but I can't say I won't again.

brandonswife07

recovered bulimic/obsessive exerciser.

BetchySprout

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

corinnesmom

This has never been officially diagnosed, but I am a serious overeater/emotional eater.  I have always been one to exercise regularly (until the last 2 years where I have been pregnant and lazy most of the time) but still very overweight because I could not control myself from eating a lot. I am better now than I used to be, but there are probably still days that I eat well over 3,000 or more calories because I can't stop until I'm uber-stuffed. 

pmkmp

I binged/purged when I was in my early twenties.  I hung out with a bunch of fitness nuts and I just couldn't keep up with them.  I figured out how to handle things better and got some self esteem, so the problem was solved.  It's weird though, after I had the twins and all the drama that ensued afterwards, I started feeling the urge to regress to the binging/purging again.  I think I needed to feel like I had control over something.  Thank God I had enough mindset to realize that and stay on the straight and narrow. 

CrazeyJaneyR

me. been OK for 8 years. I vow to never talk bad about my body in front of DD. But it will be hard to do after years of talking bad about myself.

Libramom2b

Pattypoundcake:

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

LOL at "your majesty". You spelled it wrong and then several people behind you did, and I just figured you should all know how to spell your disorders.

 

Sami8468

Libramom2b:

Pattypoundcake:

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

LOL at "your majesty". You spelled it wrong and then several people behind you did, and I just figured you should all know how to spell your disorders.

 

 

what the crap is your problem?  these girls are all discussing something very personal and you are going to hop on and be an a$$???

BetchySprout

Libramom2b:

Pattypoundcake:

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

LOL at "your majesty". You spelled it wrong and then several people behind you did, and I just figured you should all know how to spell your disorders.

 

 

Do you have anything useful to add other than a spelling lesson?

pmkmp

Libramom2b:

Pattypoundcake:

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

LOL at "your majesty". You spelled it wrong and then several people behind you did, and I just figured you should all know how to spell your disorders.

 

 

Such compassion!  I'm sure your life has been perfect and you have no faults.

PMJacobsen

Libramom2b:

Pattypoundcake:

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

LOL at "your majesty". You spelled it wrong and then several people behind you did, and I just figured you should all know how to spell your disorders.

 

 

way to be a douche! (did i spell that right?)

breezey2323

Libramom2b:

Pattypoundcake:

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

LOL at "your majesty". You spelled it wrong and then several people behind you did, and I just figured you should all know how to spell your disorders.

 

Why are u being so biitchy? Really uncalled for!

jennessey

PMJacobsen:

Libramom2b:

Pattypoundcake:

Libramom2b:

OK - First off it's "bulimic" and what is up with all this eating disorder confessing?

 

Um pardon my spelling mistake your majesty? I am pumping and typing. I can spell ridiculous and know the difference between lose and loose, but my apologies on that one. FFFCs is what is up with it.

LOL at "your majesty". You spelled it wrong and then several people behind you did, and I just figured you should all know how to spell your disorders.

 

 

way to be a douche! (did i spell that right?)

I was just about to post the same thing!!  What a craptastic thing to say, Libramom.

lvisser

Was anorexic for a few years... went to a church support group which is what helped the most.

nbjenni

When I get depressed, I don't eat. I weighed 103 lbs when I met my H. I don't mean to do it, and I don't obsess over weight, it just happens.

Libramom2b

I wasn't going to respond, but since I got attacked I figured I should. First of all I know a LOT about eating disorders as I was anoerexic myself for several years. I do NOT understand broadcasting it as if you are bragging about it "Raise your Hand if" on a public baby board. I could understand asking for support etc., but the way this post was written was not geared that way. If you truly have an eating disorder you need to see a psychiatrist, and get some help. I've seen many chat boards where eating disorders are casually discussed almost making it "cool" to have one, and that disgusts me.

Sami8468

Libramom2b:

I wasn't going to respond, but since I got attacked I figured I should. First of all I know a LOT about eating disorders as I was anoerexic myself for several years. I do NOT understand broadcasting it as if you are bragging about it "Raise your Hand if" on a public baby board. I could understand asking for support etc., but the way this post was written was not geared that way. If you truly have an eating disorder you need to see a psychiatrist, and get some help. I've seen many chat boards where eating disorders are casually discussed almost making it "cool" to have one, and that disgusts me.

Yes, you got attacked for your lack of sensitivity in your reply.  This was not bragging as you say.  It was a discussion.  I think you had a problem with the subject line.  This is new moms basically asking opinions from others how they handle it.  You can't see that?  Geez.

pmkmp

Libramom2b:

I wasn't going to respond, but since I got attacked I figured I should. First of all I know a LOT about eating disorders as I was anoerexic myself for several years. I do NOT understand broadcasting it as if you are bragging about it "Raise your Hand if" on a public baby board. I could understand asking for support etc., but the way this post was written was not geared that way. If you truly have an eating disorder you need to see a psychiatrist, and get some help. I've seen many chat boards where eating disorders are casually discussed almost making it "cool" to have one, and that disgusts me.

 

Just because the post wasn't worded in a needy, sappy way, you felt the need to jump in and be a butt munchie about it?  Being you have experienced an eating disorder, I would think you would be more supportive.  Why would you come in here acting all high and mighty?  I bet you're not much help in a support group.  Also, I'm pretty sure not a single one of us is proud to have had an eating disorder, but you know what, I'm not afraid to admit it in public either in hopes of helping/preventing someone else from enduring the same thing.  One more thing, I love how you hopped in and posted this comment after the post had already moved to the bottom of the second page and most likely no one will read it.

breezey2323

Libramom2b:

I wasn't going to respond, but since I got attacked I figured I should. First of all I know a LOT about eating disorders as I was anoerexic myself for several years. I do NOT understand broadcasting it as if you are bragging about it "Raise your Hand if" on a public baby board. I could understand asking for support etc., but the way this post was written was not geared that way. If you truly have an eating disorder you need to see a psychiatrist, and get some help. I've seen many chat boards where eating disorders are casually discussed almost making it "cool" to have one, and that disgusts me.

I agree with you about the subject line. It was a weird way to put it and I don't feel the need to share on here about my experiences with it. I wouldn't get anything from it, but everyones different. Maybe they do. I really don't think anyone was bragging. I think you have some valid points though, but maybe you should have said what you just said instead of picking on spelling. I was surprised to see something so rude from you.

Amy Schramm

Me. ?Had severe anorexia (like weighed 75-85 pounds anorexia) for over 10 years. Also did purging. ?Never binged. ?

Libramom2b

Sigh. First - This board moves way too fast for me and I am working (sort of) which is why I didn't respond till it got to the bottom of the second page. I'm just not that quick (and it does appear many people read it). I can't believe me saying "it's spelled bulimic" and "I thought you should know how your disorders are spelled" (that is all i said right?) got so much reaction. The eating dsorder thing has been all over this board today, and again the flippancy of this post turned me off so i responded "butt munchiely".

leh527

Libramom2b:

I wasn't going to respond, but since I got attacked I figured I should. First of all I know a LOT about eating disorders as I was anoerexic myself for several years. I do NOT understand broadcasting it as if you are bragging about it "Raise your Hand if" on a public baby board. I could understand asking for support etc., but the way this post was written was not geared that way. If you truly have an eating disorder you need to see a psychiatrist, and get some help. I've seen many chat boards where eating disorders are casually discussed almost making it "cool" to have one, and that disgusts me.

 i completely agree with you and fwiw as a recovering anorexic & bulimic (sorry if my spelling is wrong) myself and as sick as it is I think it gives people a lot of people with ed's pride and satisfication to know that they can have so much control over how they can manipulate and control their bodies...its a sick fascination and frankly everyone's feeding into each other's own triggers and competitive nature.

Sueball1

* raises hand *

I have battled severe body image/eating issues since I was 10 years old. Pregnancy was especially tough and this PP thing is hell. Glad to know I'm not the only one. I swear, if it wasn't for my BFF zoloft, I'd be a nutcase right now, with 15-20 lbs still to lose...