Bulimia Nervosa Support Group

I don't know what an online forum can do for me, but I guess I'm just hoping to talk to other people who have similar problems.

I've had problems with binging/purging for a couple of years now, but it seems to have gotten completely out of control. I live alone, so I have no one to hold me accountable. For example, yesterday I spent the entire day eating and purging because I had nothing to do (well, nothing important...errands don't count). I have family nearby, but when I'm not actively engaged in doing something with them I feel incredibly depressed. On top of this I think I have a drinking problem.

I'm definitely overweight and have gone down a pants size in the past couple of months. I don't even feel good about it though. I want to make a change, but I can't even get the time off work to go to any kind of therapy. I'm stuck...depressed, anxious (mostly about work), drink too much, but the worst is the eating problem. I feel so out of control it scares me. Every morning I get up and tell myself today will be different. But it never is.

Welcome to the group. We are very supportive here and are here to help in any way we can. I have to say that therapy was a must for me and if you really want to get better you will find a therapist who can meet you when you need to meet him/her. I also highly recommend finding a dietician who is well versed with EDs. You will also need to do some planning with your free time. Free time is a killer for me too! I have to get out my daytimer and try to plan things to do so I won't B/P--it often works.

Can you go to an AA meeting or an OA meeting? I am concerned that cutting back on the bulimia may lead to more drinking and vice versa,

Thank you for sharing a very personal story... just know you are not alone. Truthfully, before the bulemia started I could have never understood how a person could do such a "disgusting" thing. I also could never understand why anyone would have an alcohol problem... This from someone who could have a Christmas bottle of wine in the fridge for almost a year without touching it. I suppose I have always had an eating disorder, but the bulemia began 2 years ago after extensive trauma relating to my daughter. A year ago I admitted my anxiety and bulemia to a doctor and he prescribed Lexapro. I did not like the way it made me feel flat, so I reasoned that it was more natural to have a glass of wine to help me sleep..

RLT--have you considered going back to your doctor at all??? I know it took you alot to go the first time, but I don't think that was enough.

No it wasn't enough... I didn't like the meds so I stopped taking them. Then the doc left and they were searching for a new one. They found a guy, and my husband actualy had a very thorough exam and said he was very professional. I am scheduled to see him at the end of June to discuss my thyroid meds. I will talk to him then