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Struggling With Bulimia

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Struggling With Bulimia

<div class="ExternalClass58B732C39F8E4805A33545618524C0AD"><p>​<span style="color:#595959;font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;">Hi I'm struggling with bulimia wondering if someone would just want to talk to me about it.  </span>​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass2191F0AB54A442DEA177CCB00169C597"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span>We’re so glad that you’re reaching out to talk about this. Eating disorders can be a difficult challenge to deal with and manage, and you definitely need support while you’re going through this.  It takes a lot of courage to reach out about such difficult topics, and we’re so glad to be able to support you. </span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span>Eating disorders often center around negative thoughts, and the compulsive need to purge can be triggered by many things, such as anxiety. It is incredibly helpful to work with a therapist when struggling with an eating disorder, such as a cognitive behavioral therapist, who can help you to recognize triggers and change the negative thought patterns that accompany bulimia. Below I have posted some tips: </span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;"> Find out from your doctor what a healthy weight would be for your body type and regularly r</span></span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">emind yourself that healthy is your goal.</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;"></span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Resist the urge to diet or skip meals, which can trigger binge eating.</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Don't visit websites that advocate or glorify eating disorders.</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;"></span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;"> I</span></span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">dentify troublesome situations that are likely to trigger thoughts or behaviors that may contribute to your bulimia and develop a plan to deal with them.</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;"></span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><a href="/Pages/tip-triggers.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-triggers.aspx</a> </p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">·</span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Look for positive role models who can help boost your self-esteem.</span><br></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">·</span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Find pleasurable activities and hobbies that can help distract you from thoughts about bingeing and purging.</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;"></span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><a href="/Pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx</a> </p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">·</span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Build up your self-esteem by forgiving yourself, focusing on the positive, and giving yourself credit and encouragement.</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span>We strongly encourage you to reach out to us further to speak directly to a counselor. Often times, speaking these thoughts out loud and hearing another’s response can open up possibilities for hope.</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span>Thank you so much for taking this step for yourself. You are not alone! We hope you reach out for more support!</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span>Sincerely,</span><br></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:#595959;"><span>Shannon, ​Counselor</span></p> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span> <span style="color:#595959;"> </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:#595959;"> </span></div>

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