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Goal End Date is Mar 12, 08 177 days ago.
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About Me
I'm 23 and I have been bulimic for about 5 years. I have recently admitted my problem and I really want to try and get better.
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loates replied to seb180’s discussion post Remeber when it all started? in the Eating Disorders support group 10:14am
I remember the first time I purged. Nothing that obviously significant was going on at the time, I was…
August 29
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loates replied to RedSuze’s discussion post 2 YEAR waiting list in the Eating Disorders support group 9:45am
Suze, this is really awful. I'm so sorry you've been put in this position. I can sympathise to an extent…
August 27
June 21
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loates turned 24 12:00am
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Hey, just wanted to say a massive personal thank you for your reply to my post. It gives me hope just knowing you were able to travel for your treatment. To them we're just a number but this is so very real. I really wish you all the very best with your treatment too. Suzy. xxx
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Hi, its' been a while since I have heard anything from you. I just wanted to send ya a little encouragement. I hope things are going okay for you. Hang in there and remember that things don't change over night. I am here if you ever need me. XOXOXXO Mandy
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Hi, this is Mandy. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and that I am here if you ever need a friend. I know that it helps me to get a little note or hug from someone, so I just thought that maybe it might brighten you day a little too. Hang in there!
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Thanks, you too!
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That is great. I hope he reacted with understanding and love like you deserve. You need his support and are such a lovely person that I am sure he will be there every step of the way.
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Close Eating Disorders
Type: BulimiaI have been bulimic since around age 18. I have never used laxatives but have been stuck in a regular binge and vomit cycle for a long time and I really want to figure out why and develop a healthy relationship with food.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I've been working with a counselor for nearly a year and have found it very helpful. She works in a patient led way so I have only tackled issues I have felt I wanted to. About a month ago I admitted to her that I am bulimic and that I want to get better.
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentLost my father when I was 8 and my older brother when I was 13
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Let yourself cry!
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Time Working / Worked
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have suffered from depression on and off since I was a teenager. Counseling has helped a lot but I also suffer from bulimia and the the 2 seem very eentwined in each other. I don't think I'll get rid of one without the other.
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- Meditation Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Writing Working / Worked
Open Self-Injury
I no longer self harm but did throughout my teens. I am now tackling bulimia and it seems that when I stopped self harming I started to be bulimic.
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