Eating Disorders

» bulimiavictim - Bulimia.

But within the thirteen years that I've been living, I've turned into the most ugly, fat but dearly loved person where I live.

I started purging at the end of summer of 2005. My friend, another victim of bulimia, told me in the beginning she though I'd try it a couple of times, and then just give up.

I didn't give up...

As much as my friends tell me how amazing I am, how pretty I am, how good-looking I am..

I can never seem to accept that I am, or have the slightest thought of even believing them.

How do I get out of this spiriling downward? How can I stop myself from spending many more years with my face is a toilet?

I just need help.

-- posted by bulimiavictim

» Lori Henry - Bulimia.

Your story is similar to mine. At about the same age I began struggling with bulimia and I thought it was easy to stop. It wasn't.

It has been a long and hard struggle to regain my strength and health, but I am now long recovered and living contentedly. It is possible to get out of this, especially at this point.

I commend you for finding this site, as it is a positive one that will help you on your way to recovery.

I suggest finding a professional to help you through this. It takes a lot of courage and bravery to admit to your parents what you are going through, but it's worth it.

Are your parents easy to talk to? The first person I told was my school councellor, who set me up with a therapist. Perhaps you know someone like that whom you trust?

I strongly encourage you to keep posting questions and reading articles. Is your friend still struggling or has she sought recovery?

You CAN get better. You don't have to live with an eating disorder.