[Fluffypuppy]

Many years ago, in my early teens I was anorexic. In my twenties I was bulimic. In my early thirties I used to binge eat. Then I just plain old over ate. Once I was too thin. Now I am too fat. Anyone else?

[valalltogether]

I hope you were able to get the help you needed and that you are better now. I had a friend that was anorexic, to the point where she had to visit a clinic for some time.

I calorie restricted greatly around high school. Probably about 500-600 calories a day or something. I just sort of grew out of it. (I mean, it's awful and you're cranky/without energy all the time)

There have been quite a few times I have binged as well. The only thing is I can't seem to get myself to vomit. I would hurt my throat in the back and make it sore from jabbing my fingers or a toothbrush into it. I can remember going outside in the yard so I didn't wake my mother up trying to get myself to vomit. No luck. I just get a sore throat, a headache and my eyes feel sore like they are going to pop out of my head.

I haven't ever sought medical help. I think I have a good handle on myself now. Looking back I can see how foolish it was. I'm looking so much forward to just enjoying life, enjoying food in moderation and feeling strong/fit. It's a process and a journey.

[Fluffypuppy]

I did get help and just getting older helped too I think. But I still have this worry that if my parents see me dieting they will get worried and give me a hard time. I feel like I have to diet in secret. However when I told my dad I had lost 6 lbs and planned to lose more he was proud so maybe that worry is unfounded. I just remember those family dinners when I wouldn't eat anything and my parents were freaking out. It was horrible. But that was 25 years ago. Much has changed.

[Ferny1730]

Chicks in Control is the place where you will find a lot of people who are struggling with their relationship with food. It has really helped me a lot, so maybe I will see you in there.

[Fluffypuppy]

Thanks Ferny

[Kery]

Not bulimic, in that I never managed to make myself throw up, but definitely a binge eater. Although much of that was triggered by dieting itself. Now that I'm not dieting anymore, things are much better. ^^

[juliastl27]

until i got pregnant i was 5'6 and about 112 lbs. i was totally anorexic. i didnt do the crazy exercise part, but i did NOT eat.

its crazy how you switch from one problem to another.

[krampus]

Originally Posted by Kery

Not bulimic, in that I never managed to make myself throw up, but definitely a binge eater. Although much of that was triggered by dieting itself. Now that I'm not dieting anymore, things are much better. ^^

This, exactly. Dieting triggered me to hoard huge amounts of junk food and binge eat.