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Hi Maria,

No, just because you don't feel anything is wrong does not mean everything is okay. Bulimia is a disorder that carries with it long-term negative effects. It's bad enough that regular vomiting can eat the enamel off your teeth, but without treatment you could face other health problems like:

Chronic fatigue
Low blood pressure
An irregular heartbeat
Dehydration
Anemia
Gum disease
Fertility problems
Depression
Anxiety
Other mental health disorders

The problem is that because this is a disorder, you may see things through a distorted perception that everything is okay. It's best to seek help to take steps to make some healthy changes.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I am bulimic. I don't see any effects on my body, though I have lost 11 pounds. If I don't feel like it's hurting me does that mean its not?

-- Contributed by: maria

Hi Steph,

So glad to hear you are getting help. You are so right about people not realizing what they are doing to their bodies. Perhaps someone will read your post and get the help they need. THANK YOU so much for sharing your story.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I am bulimic, currently getting help from doctors and psychiatrists. It's not easy to break the habit but very important for your health. I recently ended up in hospital because my potassium was very low, another week of purging etc., and I would have been dead as lack of potassium in my body would have made my heart stop. These are the things you don't realise you are doing to yourself. Although it's been very difficult to get passed this illness and still going through it, it is important to receive help because you don't know the damage you are doing to your own body, but you can get through it!!!!!

-- Contributed by: Steph

i kno that its hard to deal wit bulimia & its not that easy to cope wit. but stay strong and learn to accept urself. love, me. <3

-- Contributed by: shea

Hi Rebecca,

You are doing the right thing in seeking help for your eating disorder. It's the first step on the road to good health.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I am bulimic, but since my mum knew she has been begging me 2 go to the doctors, so i have now have an oppointment. i really hope it helps i hate this & wouldnt wish it upon anyone.

-- Contributed by: Rebecca

Hi Bob,

Thanks for commenting. Not many people realize that men can also suffer with eating disorders. I'm glad you found treatment and can say, "I used to be Bulimic."

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

it changed my ways i used to be Bulimic

-- Contributed by: bob

Thank you. :)

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

i like all the info that is given here its very helpfull.

-- Contributed by: meagan
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