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Liza · 07-07-2009, 10:29 PM

I've had Bulimia for over two years. It's not something that I planned - in fact it's something I still don't quite believe is true. But my doctor has diagnosed me and I suppose I've been ignoring her advice for a year.

I feel I am too fat. I've felt it for a long, long time. I eat a lot of fatty foods and then I - well, my doctor calls it "purge" but I call it "hack" it all up again. The ironic thing is that I've never been as fat as I am now. Bulimia has made me fatter, not thinner - which of course has only made me more depressed.

This is the hardest post I've ever had to make... but you guys have helped me through so much - I'm hoping you'll be able to help me conquer this one. I thought I was doing so much better... but well... I'm not.

Guys, I need you. I know you're a great group and I've been here for a number of years, but this is the hardest thing I've ever had to admit. I hope you'll send me your goodwill, and not judge me negatively for admitting it.

ZeldaGilroy · 07-07-2009, 10:33 PM

Bullima is a serious illness. I am glad you talked to your doctor about this and hopefully you can get the help you need. It was very brave of you to come here and admit your struggles. I will be sending positive thoughts your way as you battle this illness.

Hang in there!

Nighthawk76 · 07-07-2009, 10:41 PM

Emily, I am very sorry to hear about this.

I've see a couple of the pictures that you've posted on the boards and you never looked fat to me. You have always looked quite good, a pretty blonde. I would like to wish you the very best of luck in your recovery.

PZelda · 07-07-2009, 10:49 PM

I feel like there was someone else on the board who also had an ED, but I can't remember who right now. ANYWAY! I, too, have seen pics of you and thought you looked just fine.

All the best for you as you battle this! Show it who is the boss!

Marvo301 · 07-07-2009, 11:00 PM

You are a very brave person and that courage will come in handy as you fight this fight. I'll be praying for you.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 07-07-2009, 11:04 PM

Emily, I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't know you that well, but you've always seemed to be a wonderful, kind person to me and certainly don't deserve any of this. None of us are here to judge you, but give you our support. Good luck with everything and I hope you're able to get through this soon.

Janice · 07-07-2009, 11:14 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this, Emily. You're moving in the right direction by admitting to yourself that you're bulimic. Being under a doctor's care is wise, but not so good if you're ignoring her advice. If you're not seeing a specialist in eating disorders, you should, as it's a very complex disorder, and it takes experts with special training if you're going to overcome this. From what I've read, you have a very supportive family. That's very important. You know we're all here for you. Never forget that.

catlover79 · 07-07-2009, 11:18 PM

Emily, I have suffered through anorexia myself and know the despair an eating disorder can bring. If there is ANYTHING I can do for you, sweetie, I'm only a PM away. We all love you!! God bless and keep you through this ordeal.

EmoJoe · 07-07-2009, 11:20 PM

awww im sorry to hear this

ill be praying for you to get through this

OH Nuts! · 07-08-2009, 12:26 AM

Emily, I'm so sorry to hear this. Admitting it is a BIG (and courageous) first step. Janice's advice sounds wise (when it comes to sensible it's hard to beat Janice). I know when I've had difficult problems, a support network of others dealing with the same thing has helped me a lot. You're in my prayers--hang in there! Rich

Family Ties Forever! · 07-08-2009, 12:43 AM

I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you the best and hope you are able to recover.

HuntingtonM15 · 07-08-2009, 01:10 AM

I agree with Janice that admitting it is a big step in the right direction. You can definitely beat this!

Jonathan · 07-08-2009, 01:23 AM

Best of luck to you, Emily. You can do it!

browneyes106 · 07-08-2009, 01:30 AM

I'm sorry about what you are going through. I have known a few people who have dealt with eating disorders. We are here for you and you are in my prayers.

clj2 · 07-08-2009, 01:42 AM

I am so sorry to hear this. Be strong, and it took a lot of courage to admit it. You have my thoughts and prayers

07-07-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I'm going to make an awful confession I've had Bulimia for over two years. It's not something that I planned - in fact it's something I still don't quite believe is true. But my doctor has diagnosed me and I suppose I've been ignoring her advice for a year. I feel I am too fat. I've felt it for a long, long time. I eat a lot of fatty foods and then I - well, my doctor calls it "purge" but I call it "hack" it all up again. The ironic thing is that I've never been as fat as I am now. Bulimia has made me fatter, not thinner - which of course has only made me more depressed. This is the hardest post I've ever had to make... but you guys have helped me through so much - I'm hoping you'll be able to help me conquer this one. I thought I was doing so much better... but well... I'm not. Guys, I need you. I know you're a great group and I've been here for a number of years, but this is the hardest thing I've ever had to admit. I hope you'll send me your goodwill, and not judge me negatively for admitting it.

07-07-2009, 10:49 PM	#4
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I feel like there was someone else on the board who also had an ED, but I can't remember who right now. ANYWAY! I, too, have seen pics of you and thought you looked just fine. All the best for you as you battle this! Show it who is the boss!
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07-07-2009, 11:00 PM	#5
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	You are a very brave person and that courage will come in handy as you fight this fight. I'll be praying for you.
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07-07-2009, 11:04 PM	#6
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Emily, I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't know you that well, but you've always seemed to be a wonderful, kind person to me and certainly don't deserve any of this. None of us are here to judge you, but give you our support. Good luck with everything and I hope you're able to get through this soon.
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07-07-2009, 11:18 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Emily, I have suffered through anorexia myself and know the despair an eating disorder can bring. If there is ANYTHING I can do for you, sweetie, I'm only a PM away. We all love you!! God bless and keep you through this ordeal.
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07-07-2009, 10:33 PM	#2
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	Bullima is a serious illness. I am glad you talked to your doctor about this and hopefully you can get the help you need. It was very brave of you to come here and admit your struggles. I will be sending positive thoughts your way as you battle this illness. Hang in there!

07-07-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Emily, I am very sorry to hear about this. I've see a couple of the pictures that you've posted on the boards and you never looked fat to me. You have always looked quite good, a pretty blonde. I would like to wish you the very best of luck in your recovery.

07-07-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm very sorry to hear this, Emily. You're moving in the right direction by admitting to yourself that you're bulimic. Being under a doctor's care is wise, but not so good if you're ignoring her advice. If you're not seeing a specialist in eating disorders, you should, as it's a very complex disorder, and it takes experts with special training if you're going to overcome this. From what I've read, you have a very supportive family. That's very important. You know we're all here for you. Never forget that.

07-07-2009, 11:20 PM	#9
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	awww im sorry to hear this ill be praying for you to get through this
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07-08-2009, 12:26 AM	#10
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Emily, I'm so sorry to hear this. Admitting it is a BIG (and courageous) first step. Janice's advice sounds wise (when it comes to sensible it's hard to beat Janice). I know when I've had difficult problems, a support network of others dealing with the same thing has helped me a lot. You're in my prayers--hang in there! Rich

07-08-2009, 12:43 AM	#11
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you the best and hope you are able to recover.
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07-08-2009, 01:10 AM	#12
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I agree with Janice that admitting it is a big step in the right direction. You can definitely beat this!

07-08-2009, 01:23 AM	#13
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	Best of luck to you, Emily. You can do it!

07-08-2009, 01:30 AM	#14
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I'm sorry about what you are going through. I have known a few people who have dealt with eating disorders. We are here for you and you are in my prayers.

07-08-2009, 01:42 AM	#15
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I am so sorry to hear this. Be strong, and it took a lot of courage to admit it. You have my thoughts and prayers
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