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| Wed, 11-05-2003 - 11:01pm |
This is my first time to visit this message board. Actually this is my first time to visit an ed board. I'm sure there are posts just like mine made here every day, but I was hoping I could find some words of wisdom here. I've been bulemic for 10 yrs, and have made a few attempts to stop every now and then. I realize now that I have no will-power to stop myself from binging and purging, and have actually become accustomed to the daily ritual. I am well aware of what the daily vomiting is doing to my body, and yet I'm most concerned about what it's doing to my teeth. As a dentist, I was taught to look for signs of disease in the head and neck, and learned how the erosion of teeth is a tell tale sign of bulemia. The pictures were very disturbing. I could always tell when a patient of mine had the same disorder that I had. I've become obsessed with protecting my teeth. I wish I could become as obsessed about stopping this whole disorder altogether as I am about my teeth. As of right now, I have no desire to stop this disorder, but I know that I need to. Is there any advice that could motivate me to stop this craziness?

Hi - I am glad you found us. Maybe the fact that you want to protect your teeth is a good thing and it will drive you to stop. The key is figuring out WHY you are doing it because there is always an emotional reason or reasons behind it. Have you thought about seeing a therapist if you are not seeing on already? That is actually the best advice I can give you. Besides that you can check out some group meetings -> www.overeatersanonymous.org, www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org, and www.celebraterecovery.com (click the global locations link on the left).
Writing about your feelings every day is very helpful and I would encourage you to keep posting here and getting support.
Love & hugs, Kristina
Love & hugs, Kristina
Jennifer