Bulimia

Question: ..........bulimia? what are some good sites containing information and pictures on bulimia?

Answer: Here are some links: http://www.mamashealth.com/bulimia.asp http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bulimia/article_em.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulimia_nervosa http://www.4woman.gov/faq/Pix/bulimiafaqdia2.gif I hope they help...

Question: BULiMiA? :/? first, just yes or no. don't tell me how i need to get help and stuff please, i know that. thanks First I am 14 and think i'm a good size, personally. but now, i just drink water and right when i swallow i throw it back up. i just do, i feel like it helps me with my problems that i'm going through. i do this about 4 times a day, throwing up cups at a time. is this bulimia, and also will it mess up my periods just doing this?

Answer: yes and yes. it will mess up your whole body, and kill you. there's no cure after bullima makes you sick, and it makes you sick fast. i know someone who was bullimic and died from a heartattack at age 30 because of it. get some help.

Question: BuLIMIA??? Has anyone suffered here from bulimia?? and tell me is it hard or easy to do it?? like actually throwing up?? and do you regret it if you got caught while doing it by your parents or something?? no no no!!! i don't!!! if i did i would get help but I DON'T JUST ASKING!

Answer: girl I hope your not bulimic. If so then you need to talk to somebody and get help. When you throw up your food it damages your stomache, your teeth, and your throat. Did you know this? I hope so. You see you have natural acids in your stomache which help to digest your food. If you throw up your food after eating you also throw up those acids which in a short time will begin to eat at your throat stomache and rot your teeth. It also can become very habit forming. Sure you may lose a little weight but most of the food you eat digests the fats,calories,and vitamins right after you begin to eat it, so your mainly just throwing up food which has already begun to absorb fats,etc. This is a serious problem. If you do have a problem talk to someone and get help fast!!

Question: BULIMIA . . . . . . . . .? i have been bulimic for the past 2 months and i have a dentist appointment at the end of this month will he be able to tell that i am bulimic, because of my teeth and throat?

Answer: i doubt it, but he/she will be able to eventually. i've had bulimia for 10 yrs. & ive had lots of cavities (in between my teeth) & some very painful root canals. of course, those are just the side effects in regards to my teeth, there are lots more. so, no, after 2 months of such behavior, i highly doubt there is permanent damage done, to which he/she will be able to tell something is going on. BUT it is in inevitable (the damage) if you continue... im not trying to lecture, i still have a problem... but it''s only gonna get harder... in terms of trying to quit

Question: The treatment of Bulimia by medication. How does it work and what is used? I don't understand how bulimia is treated by medication. It just doesn't seem to me to be feasible to treat Bulimia with medication-surley it's the person who has to change, how is medication going to make a difference. How does it work and does it work? Thanks.

Answer: Bulimia is an eating disorder that usually results from depression. The medications that are usually prescribed to people with eating disorders are depression medications. They are very effective in treating these disorders. In fact, they are used to treat bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia. Out of thse three, bulimia has proven to be the most responsive to treatment. You are right, the person has to change. It is important to get help via a mental health professional so you can work on the real issues that are creating the depression and the eating disorder. Very common root causes include physical or emotional abuse, negelect, abandonment,etc. These things can create a real issue emotionally and working with a professional should be top priority. I'll provide you with a website and hotline where you might find additional help and answers.

Question: What are some songs about bulimia or children's hospitals? I am doing a book report and there is a character who is bulimic in the book. For a "creative" part of the assignment, I am making a soundtrack. Does anyone know any songs about bulimia or children's hospitals?

Answer: "Fatso" by The Story. The quintessential eating disorder song. I heard it for the first time when I was (where else) in a treatment program for eating disorders. It's on Itunes.

Question: How long can someone live with Bulimia before they die from it? My best friends sons fiance has been bulimic for 10 years now and she just won't get help. She's had no health scares yet from this, except for the fact that she just went to the dentist and he told her that she's now losing the enamel on her teeth. How long can someone live with bulimia?

Answer: i would love to know the answer to this..my mom has been bulimic for 27 years! it worries me.. but really i think it just depends on everybody, like if they're doing it to lose weight and purging everything that goes in. or the occasional purger feeling guilty after a binge..who knows?models have died yet my mom can go on for more than half her life..??

Question: What misconceptions do you have about the symptoms of bulimia and anorexia? I ask because I see a lot of incorrect answers about, mostly, bulimia. I've been studying both disorders fairly extensively in my psychology class. Most people with bulimia aren't extremely skinny. Once they do reach a certain low body weight, they in the binging and purging subtype of anorexia. A person, diagnostically, cannot be both anorexic and bulimic. Well, the first criteria is that they consume more food in a specific time period than people usually would. Also, vomiting isn't the only compensatory behavior that bulimics will engage in, although it is the most common. People may also take diuretics and laxatives, get enemas, overly exercise or starve themselves to compensate for the large amount of food that they consume. Most people who are bulimic stay at a normal or above-normal body weight. This is because, when you throw something up, your body has often absorbed many of the calories that the food contains anyway.

Answer: whatsd you're question? sounds like you have all the answers. look. theres tons and tons of symptoms for bulimia. you get hair loss, you can get thin, your skin changes color, your knuckles get really dry, etc. look. a person can be anorexic with thehelp of bulimia. how do you think people get to 80 punds in like 2-3 months? you cant not eat strait for that long. ur body will make you go and eat. and if they do eat a lot because they havnt eaten in a while, they'll go and throw it up.

Question: What other eating disorders are there besides bulimia and anerexia? I've read about anorexia and bulimia and binge and none of them fit the description that i'm looking for.

Answer: Specific eating disorders Anorexia nervosa (AN), characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight Bulimia nervosa (BN), characterized by recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging (self-induced vomiting or excessive use of laxatives) Binge eating disorder (BED), binge eating without compensatory behavior (Considered to be in the eating disorders not otherwise specified category)[13] Purging disorder, characterized by recurrent purging to control weight or shape in the absence of binge eating episodes Rumination syndrome, involving the repeated painless regurgitation of food following a meal which is then either re-chewed and re-swallowed, or discarded. Diabulimia is the deliberate manipulation of insulin levels in an effort to control their weight. Food maintenance syndrome is characterized by a set of aberrant eating behaviors of children in foster care.[14] Female athlete triad is a syndrome in which disordered eating behavior, amenorrhea and/or oligomenorrhea, and decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis and osteoenia) are present (though not all patients exhibit all three components). Eating disorders not otherwise specified can mean a number of things. It can mean the individual suffers from anorexia but still gets their period; it can mean they may still be an "average healthy weight" but be suffering anorexia; it can mean the sufferer equally participates in some anorexic as well as bulimic behaviors (sometimes referred to as purge-type anorexia). Pica is defined as a compulsive craving for eating, chewing or licking non-food items or foods containing no nutrition. These can include such things as chalk, plaster, paint chips, baking soda, starch, glue, rust, ice, coffee grounds, and cigarette ashes. Night eating syndrome consists of morning anorexia, evening polyphagia (abnormally increased appetite for consumption of food frequently associated with injury to the hypothalamus) and insomnia. Nocturnal Sleep Related Eating Disorder Orthorexia nervosa is an obsession with a "pure" diet, where it interferes with a person's life. It becomes a way of life filled with chronic concern for the quality of food being consumed. When the person suffering with orthorexia slips up from wavering from their "perfect" diet, they may resort to extreme acts of further self-discipline, including even stricter regimens and fasting.

Question: How does bulimia using laxatives work? I'm writing a paper for a health class and i'm just not too sure on how the laxatives part works. I know how the vomitting works inside and outside. Things i'd like to know: side effects (negative AND positive; including time frames if possible) why it's "better" than iduced vomitting why it's "worse" than iduced vomitting how nutrition is obtained (ie the "marker" in vomitting) how often one is compelled to purge how often or how long one is compelled to binge how long is the inteval in between "feeding periods" I am open to facts from anyone qualified to diagnose eating disorders, to a person who has a friend who is/was, to someone who is currently/has suffered bulimia. Please and Thanks

Answer: Sure, it can work, but it can also be deadly. Laxitives cause food to pass through the system bofore its nutrients have had time to be absorbed by the body. But by doing this, you are depleting the body of important fluids and electrolytes that are needed for every organ to function properly, including the heart. Inducing vomiting however is damaging to the esophagus and can cause tears, swelling and scarring there. It also destroys the enamal of the teeth. Nutrition is obtained through it's absorption in the small and large intestine, so any means in which food either passes to quickly (laxitives) or never makes it to the small/large intestine (vomiting) prevents adequate nutrition intake. One is compelled to purge when they feel they have taken in an excess of food. True binge eaters can consume as many as 20,000 calories in one sitting (ten times what you should get in a day). The interval between binging periods varies from person to person, but as time goes on, it usually becomes more frequent.

Question: What is a good excuse for going to a bulimia clinic? My girlfriend has recently been diagnosed with bulimia and has been not been able to go to school for the past month or so because she has to go to a clinic. We have a dance soon and she is able to go, she needs an excuse so that she can go to the dance. Something thats non-contagious and won't worry people too much would be great. Thanks!

Answer: Just go- you don't have to explain Sh't to anyone! Or you could say she was outta town with a sick uncle or something to that effect if you must explain

Question: How can I transition to a normal diet from bulimia without overeating? I'm dealing with bulimia and basically...I know i have to stop. I know I can do this but I eat relatively large portions. What should I do/eat to control the urge? (I usually binged on junkfoods but I am capable of eliminating that from my diet) I'm just scared that I will end up over-eating my normal meals What satisfying things can I eat in minimal portions that will serve as a good snack-and I will be able to control?

Answer: I am sorry that you are suffering from this disease. You can beat it. You need to concentrate on WHY you are doing this in order to beat it. Why are you overeating? What is this action giving you? Think hard about this and you may reveal somethings about yourself. Addicitons are usually based on trying to cope with something else. I believe that you need a therapist because even if you stop the purging, you are addicted to food and will continue to overeat. Some people may be strong enough to stop this addiciton on their own, but most are not. Just like drug addiction, an addict thinks they have it under control in the beginning, 'Oh i just do overeat once in awhile", but the addiction grows. Eating disorders are the same--they just get worse if you don't work on facing this now. I also recommend Overeaters Anonymous (OA) . This is a self help group support like AA. You will share your stories with others in a group setting and here their stories. It is very informating and supportive. IFrom the psychological poitn of view, if you are overeating (binging on lots of food, eating more than what other people eat, constantly thinking about food all day long) you are most likely doing this to feel better--you just zone out and think about food or eat a lot of food. Like a drug addict doing drugs--escaping from regular feelings. They are either on the search for drugs or actually doing drugs. But after you overeat, you feel miserable and don't want to get fat. And the act of purging all the food out probably gives you a sense of control...you feel that you can control the overeating and can control your thoughts and your life. And the act of purging is itself an act of zoning out to escape too. You are purging and it feels good to get it out and you aren't thinking about thoughts you don't want to deal with...just eating and just purging. It allows your brain to escape unwanted thoughts you aren't ready to deal with. If you continue to do purge, it will be come obvious to people and it will affect your health as one you won't be getting the nutrients you need, and the acids from vomit destroy your stomach and other parts of your body. You become dehydrated. Your cheeks will get bloated, they probably are now but maybe you haven't noticed, but other people do (especially other bulimics, recovered bulimics, or doctors and healthcare providers). Your teeth and tongue will have signs that a dentist can see (he/she will know what you are doing), your eyes can be damaged from the pressure of the act of forced vomiting, your hair will get thinner. The plumbing where you live is probably also being affected and if it gets to bad, the plumber will come and know what is going on. If you are throwing it in the trash, the waste management people will know too. My point in all this is that it's bad for your overall health AND you're not hiding it as well as you think you are. If you continue to overeat, yes you will gain weight. And the more weight you gain, you put yourself at a higher risk for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, etc. You need to conquer this problem now or it will just get worse. You can do it! Like with drug addiction, food addictions and eating disorders are very hard to conquer without professional help. It's your choice to take this step, but I can 100% guarantee you will be glad you did, if you do it. I also recommending you take the first step and admit this to someone that cares about you. Getting it out in the open will help others help you. And it is harder to go back to doing it because people know you have this and will catch you. That is a good thing because you have more support to stop. If you believe in God, truly believe in God and have no other options, you could ask God for help, or even promise to God that you will stop. You faith has to be very strong, otherwise you will break the promise. If you know your faith in God and keeping promises to God are stronger than your problem, then this might work for you. Good luck to you. :)

Question: Is it possible to have a disorder similar to bulimia that applies to other things besides food? I think I have a disorder that is like bulimia but doesn't involve eating. The same habits are present, binging and purging, feeling out of control. For example, I will spend lots of money one week and then when I feel out of control I will be extremely frugal and then when i feel back in control I do things to lose that feeling. This also applies to organization. I will obsessively clean and become very organized, only to gradually become more and more messy and out of control with clutter until I feel completely out of control and then I will continue the cycle. What does this sound like? Bipolar? I'm planning on seeing a doctor but I wanted to see if anyone could take a guess on what this might be.

Answer: I really do not know what to say other than I do not see what you have as similar to bulimia since bulimia is strictly an eating disorder and has causes particular to it. It is possible that you have depression, anxiety, bi-polar, OCD, etc., but the best thing to do is not try to second guess what the problem is before you see your doctor. I do understand your desire to figure this out but I think you and your doctor should do it together. Sometimes, a suggestion to a set of symptoms will actually cause you to focus more on them, which could delay getting a good diagnosis and the right help. LISSA

Question: What does people with bulimia usually feel like? I'm just curious to see what people with bulimia feel like most of the time because whenever I read stuff about it it says you make yourself sick and tired and stuff. Do you get like big headaches and stuff? Mood swings?

Answer: its not about feeling fat - ignore people who say that. you feel helpless and trapped in a circle of destruction, yes headaches are common, and you become used to being in a constant lethargic state because you are not keeping food down long enough to benefit from the energy. also something that occasionally happens is due to the strain of making yourself sick the blood vessels on your face will burst - which is not very attractive but not permanent. just after you have eaten you can become fidgety and uncomfortable - as if everyone is looking at you and judging you because you have not puked up yet. in fact it feels like everyone is judging you the entire time. also after you have been doing it for a while you begin to gag and bring up sick without even having to force yourself. its not nice.

Question: What is it like experiencing bulimia for the very first time? I'm writing a story that includes a 12 year old girl with bulimia.. The thing is that I'm not sure what it's like to be bulimic. Help?

Answer: um it's quite disgusting first of all as soon as your fingers are down your throat your eyes water loads and you gag loads before actually throwing up in most films etc. they just shove their fingers down their throat and are instantly sick i don't know if this is just me but it takes a really long time like you gag then gag again then gag again then a little bit comes up but you have to keep on going and then finally a lot comes up but you have to do this again and again to get it all out it's sad and it hurts your throat afterwards i hate it, it's very distressing at the time and makes me hate myself a lot um i would research specific foods that are easy to bring up also you'll probably need to know what it's like when you go on a binge it's like you can't stop yourself from grabbing everything and eating it, and when you finally realise what's happening and how many calories you've just eaten it makes you feel sick with yourself and you have to get it out i hope i helped.

Question: What are some of the characteristics of people with bulimia? I have a friend that I think may have bulimia. But she doesn't go to the bathroom right after eating. Sometimes she waits like 15-20 minutes and sometimes not at all. I'm not sure I understand all of bulimia. Since they throw up the food before absorbing it, don't they just get hungry later? And are there physical signs, like in the throat or stomach a doctor could look for?

Answer: i am bulimic and i will tell you this: it is very hard to tell. if she is, she most likely hides food or binges on food when nobody else is around. then after the binge she'll purge it all. but if she is eating out she may eat very little during the day and then won't need to purge since she didn't eat much. (and also just so you know i wait 15-20 minutes after eating to purge too) Also, contrary to popular belief all bulimics don't necessarily have the scarred knuckles also known as the "Russle's sign" because like me, they may not bite down when purging or they use a toothbrush. some can even make themselves vomit without sticking anything down their throat. i'm sorry if that was T.M.I, but i wanted to share what i know. good luck and don't press the subject on her because it is touchy.