~ Anorexia, Bulimia & Eating Disorder Support Thread ~

[Sarachka]

Sorry you're struggling, Groovy.

Do you see a professional?

I think all you who already have little one's are sensible to worry about how it will affect your children. I grew up with an anorexic mother who also has OCD issues, so it's really so surprise I ended up like I did. The real surprise is that my sister got away completely without any of my mothers "psycological genetic gifts" ;-)

 

[Luke's_mummy]

Hi. I've never posted here, but I'd had alot of eating problems in my past and I did GREAT throughout my pregnancy but since I've had Luke i'm really struggling. I'd been barely eating but yesterday I ended up purging, I can't say I was b/ping cause I didn't binge, i'd only eaten a normal amount, but I had to do it. I feel AWFUL. I'm really struggling again now. sorry, pointless post

 

[annawrigley]

Hi. I've never posted here, but I'd had alot of eating problems in my past and I did GREAT throughout my pregnancy but since I've had Luke i'm really struggling. I'd been barely eating but yesterday I ended up purging, I can't say I was b/ping cause I didn't binge, i'd only eaten a normal amount, but I had to do it. I feel AWFUL. I'm really struggling again now. sorry, pointless post

try to stay strong for lukey hun. try not to get dragged into the habit of needing to do it xxx

 

[Luke's_mummy]

Thank you babe. xxxx

 

[Groovychick]

I had such a strong urge to b/p today, but resisted. It was dreadfully hard and I'm frightened I won't be able to stay strong for much longer.

 

[Louiseandbump]

Hi, ive never posted on anything like this and am quite new to bnb.
Im currently 22+3 with baby #1 who was a big (but welcome) surprise

Ive never admitted this anywhere to anyone before.
(apart from OH but that was through being caught..)
I was badly bulimic for about a year before my pregnancy.
I slowed it down just before bump as OH found out and supported me.
It has almost stopped now, i have good and bad days.
I feel im doing pretty well with it really as baby is my first priority.

I was wondering if anyone else had a similar experience with this.
Ive gained 18lbs since being pregnant, which is more then i should have.
Does the sudden intake of proper regular calories cause extra weight gain?

I was pretty much purging everything i ate and my weight went from;
a very heavy 14st7 to 8st7 within about 8 months.

Basically im wondering if im getting payback for that now gaining extra weight?
anyone finding weight gain hard to deal with?

Any response on here or private messages is GREATLY appreciated.
Hope youre all well ladies x

 

[Groovychick]

Yes hun, eating properly after a period of erratic eating does cause weight gain. B/p disrupts the metabolism so when you do start eating well your body tends to pile the weight on as it doesn't know when it is next going to get a proper meal. How are you feeling now hun?

 

[Louiseandbump]

Yes hun, eating properly after a period of erratic eating does cause weight gain. B/p disrupts the metabolism so when you do start eating well your body tends to pile the weight on as it doesn't know when it is next going to get a proper meal. How are you feeling now hun?

I thought as much. At least theres a reason.
Im doing pretty ok yeah. Just eating healthily really.
I have baby to focus on so shes really all that matters.
I worry about after the birth, but ill cross that bridge when i come to it.

Just the weight gain bit is sorta hard to deal with, its hard to accept the weight gain as something that is GOOD rather then just going on a crash diet or purging everything i eat

I have good days and bad days.
I am still sometimes purging but very rarely.
Usually if i eat something like a take away.
So im trying to concentrate on eating healthy foods.
So that the urge isnt there as much.

I take it youve had a similar experience? Think i saw a post from you above?
(if you dont mind me asking ofc )

 

[jen1604]

Hi Louise and welcome I always found focusing on eating healthy foods held back the urge to b/p a little bit so you're definitely doing the right thing there.

And hi,Lukesmummy,how are you doing now hon?Stay strong,you can beat this.

Groovychick how are you doing today?

I went back to work yesterday and its all really image conscious there,was hard to not feel huuuuuuge

 

[Groovychick]

Had an extremely close call today, but managed to avoid b/p by the skin of my teeth. Strangely enough, I don't feel proud or happy to have so.

 

[Groovychick]

I've had bulimia now for 10 years and although it has seemed to improve of late, the nagging feeling of weight etc. never seems to go away completely. I do my best to eat healthily, but there is temptation everywhere I go. It is really hard not to give in my urge to engage in unhealthy behaviour.

Always here to talk anytime hun. Feel free to PM me too.

 

[Groovychick]

I gave in today. So disappointed in myself.

 

[futuremommy91]

I'm sorry hun ^

 

[jen1604]

Oh hon You've done so well so far though,don't give in.Its just one little blip.

 

[Louiseandbump]

I've had bulimia now for 10 years and although it has seemed to improve of late, the nagging feeling of weight etc. never seems to go away completely. I do my best to eat healthily, but there is temptation everywhere I go. It is really hard not to give in my urge to engage in unhealthy behaviour.

Always here to talk anytime hun. Feel free to PM me too.

Although ive never been diagnosed I have been in a binge/purge routine for at least a year, probably closer to 2 if i sat and worked it out properly.

I have that feeling constantly too, even off normal meals sometimes.
I think its a life long battle once your into it isnt it.
Sorry to hear you had a bad day recently, but at least you can admit it, i dont think id even have the courage to post a relapse here. You are trying and thinking of baby's health and doing well by the sounds of it.

Same applies, pm me anytime. Dont have any answers but i do have an ear anytime you need to talk

Thanks for the welcome btw ladies, this thread is a big help

 

[xTaylorsMummy]

i think i have the start of something and need advice!

i was dignoised with Postnatal Depression in march. I have been doing a VLCD since jan this year, and have lost 5stone, going from 23st to just under 18st. Im tring my hardest to get back on the diet after months of messing about.
Past month or so, i have struggled, something in my head tells me to have a "mini binge out", but its not mini and i end up eatting ALOT, i then make my self sick until i feel i have got rid of everything i have eatten. I then feel "proud" when i step on the scales and weight more or less then i did before the "binge". I do this nearly everyday, i havent today and yday i made myself sick and there was bloodm and i havent ate today as trying to stick to diet!

Cna someone help me? i need a smack!

 

[louandivy]

Don't be so hard on yourself taylorsmummy the need to purge can be almost overwhelming sometimes. I slipped into bulimic habits for a while in recovery for anorexia (it seems like once you finally start eating again it can be veryhard to stop) and in a way it was more painful and hellish than restricting ever was. I don't think not eating will help though, as it will just make you so hungry that you inevitably binge again. Have you been seeing someone about your PND?

 

[xTaylorsMummy]

yeah im on tablets, clitorphram 30mg. Im on cambridge which is a liquid/meal replacement diet, day two and iv managed so far!

 

[jen1604]

*smack* TaylorsMummy Oh I know what youre going through though,its so easy to slip into b/p,its so much easier than starving Keep strong lovely,you know its not the right way to do things! x

 

[aob1013]

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