Seeing Advice or Support on Eating Disorder

J.,
I too have fought bulimia since I was a teenager. It's very hard to stop, I know. I did control it when I was pregnant with both my daughters but as soon as I had them I went back because I hated the weight I had gained. I have found that if I feel that I'm losing control of my life or thing in my life I turn back too it. It the one thing I can control. I have never gotten help for mine and I know I should but I don't do it all the time so I don't feel it's a problem. If it is controling your life or you are losing too much weight then yes please for the sake of your health and family seek medical help. I'm not condoning it but I do know how you are feeling. If you need to talk or need support just pm or email me. Maybe we could help each other.

you need to seek help with a pro...you know as well as anybody that eating disorders can be deadly. as far as your hubby goes...just tell him...be up front and honest...you are gonna need his love and support to handle this.

My advice is to seek professional help. Is there a reason why you feel you need to stay anonomous with a counselor? Don't be afraid to find someone to talk to. I've never gone through what you are, but I battled severe depression throughout college and years after, but I first recognized there was a problem (which you have) and then went to get help right away. That is your next step. The psychologist helped me to get down to the root of the problem and I began to fight back. Now, I know how to handle situations w/o medication to help keep me from being depressed. I promise, if you seek help, things will begin to go uphill... you will also begin to feel the power to take control and make the right choices for your health.

I also have struggled with bulemia, anorexia too actually. Being a single Mom (my husband is in TX for the army) def. hasn't helped it out and it's hard to have the energy for you kids at the same time. I've also relapsed in the past couple months and yes, can't seem to kick it like I want too. It's always going to be in your head so relapses are unavoidable but hopefully can be kicked with help. I know it's hard, but please tell your husband. He may feel bad, but from my experience he may not be able to help you, but he may be able to help out more with the kids, etc. so you can take some time for yourself and get some counseling or therapy or even just talk with a friend. I'm currently in the process of trying to find a cheap non-judgemental counselor or therapist in the area so I can get some help for my relapse. If I find anything I will let you know. Good luck and I'm praying for you.

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MY THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH YOU! BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR RECOVERY...YOU CAN OVER COME THIS!
LOVE,
R.

J.
I really think you are brave to ask for help that is the first sign that you are ready to except help!! But I will say that this is something that you can't overcome on your own!! You will need support from your family and friends and so the first step is to tell someone other than a bunch of strangers. Your husband will be such a big part of helping you through this. I went through this about 7 years ago and it was rough. I started with a counselor and that really seemed to help. I'm not sure if they have a call a nurse line in Omaha but that is where you should start to find a counselor that will help through this!! If you are not ready to tell your husband then the counselor will be there to help. Remember that all of mamasource is here to help you through this tought time!!!
Good Luck
A.

You do need to talk to your husband about it, even though its not easy. He may have the option through his job for you to go to local counseling, free for the first so many sessions. Its worth checking out. Don't give up. Keep talking. Keep trying. Think of what or where your struggle started with your weight.