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I receive many comments reminding me that my eating disorder experiences aren’t the experiences of others. And believe me - I understand.
Therein lies the problem for therapists, family and friends, and eating disordered patients themselves, too.
I’ve always been amazed at the variety of stories and “styles” of eating disorders. For instance, one person with bulimia may […]
This week, I discussed how bulimics (and some anorexics and those with EDNOS who purge) are likely introducing all sorts of bacteria, germs and goodness knows what else into their throats every time they induce vomiting using objects such as their fingers, toothbrushes or spoon handles.
Sarah, a commenter, had this to say. It really impressed […]
You’re a parent and you’re concerned about eating disorders.
I understand. I’m a parent, too, and I’ve battled anorexia as both a teen and an adult.
To help you gain an understanding of how insipid anorexia, bulimia and binge eating can be, I’ve compiled a list of eight warning signs that an eating disorder could be on the […]
I’m noticing that the poll at the sidebar is showing that plenty of readers are currently engaged in bulimic behavior.
Obviously, that’s not healthy. But it’s not surprising, either; this is an eating disorder recovery community, after all!
Consequently, far be it from me to judge. However, I do have a question for those who binge and […]
The side effects of having an eating disorder most often described by bloggers and the media are the obvious ones — heart problems, teeth concerns, osteoporosis. But there are some aspects of eating disorders that I’ve rarely seen described.
Here are three that I just don’t think most people know about:
1. Financial Woes. Bulimics will spend quite […]
I’ve long known that eating disorders are associated with high mortality rates; however, it’s only in recent months that I’ve been able to understand exactly why.
You see, I always assumed that it was because anorexics starved themselves to death and bulimics purged their bodies to the point where a heart attack or stroke was inevitable.
But that’s […]
There’s no bulimic in the world who will tell you that bingeing and purging is a safe activity. Everyone seems to be well aware of the physical risks associated with such behavior.
But what about the fiscal problems that being bulimic bring?
From a purely economical standpoint, it can be extremely expensive to keep eating copious amounts […]
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