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Hello all,
I am a recovering bulimic and wondering if there is anyone else lurking or posting around ADBB who is in a similar position, or has a useful perspective.
Psychotherapy has been a key feature of my life for 10+ years, and medication on and off (off right now).
Atkins is really helping me get a grip on the physical side of the compulsion/addiction/condition/disease (what is it? A debate for another day) which has never been addressed by me except by, of course, stubborn and futile attempts to diet and somehow avoid binging.
Last week I binged on 12 cups of spinach. It occurred to me (not that is is particularly revelatory to me after 27 years of food addiction) that my problem remains my problem regardless of my food intake. It does not leave me completely even when the physical cravings are so vastly reduced. It was almost amusing....
At any rate, before I ramble on, I just thought I'd reach out. I know some similar threads have been started before, but nothing seems very current.
Be gentle with yourself. I think bulimics have some of the harshest self-judgment of anyone!
Catherine
I am a recovering bulimic and wondering if there is anyone else lurking or posting around ADBB who is in a similar position, or has a useful perspective.
Psychotherapy has been a key feature of my life for 10+ years, and medication on and off (off right now).
Atkins is really helping me get a grip on the physical side of the compulsion/addiction/condition/disease (what is it? A debate for another day) which has never been addressed by me except by, of course, stubborn and futile attempts to diet and somehow avoid binging.
Last week I binged on 12 cups of spinach. It occurred to me (not that is is particularly revelatory to me after 27 years of food addiction) that my problem remains my problem regardless of my food intake. It does not leave me completely even when the physical cravings are so vastly reduced. It was almost amusing....
At any rate, before I ramble on, I just thought I'd reach out. I know some similar threads have been started before, but nothing seems very current.
Be gentle with yourself. I think bulimics have some of the harshest self-judgment of anyone!
Catherine
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