not able to stop even though pregnant
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not able to stop even though pregnant
| Fri, 01-23-2004 - 5:17pm |
i am 19 years old and have lost a loved one. i am pregnant again and struggle contestly with bulimia. i eat when i am forced to and then i throw it all up when no one is around and watching me. i dont know how to just stop it and dont think i can but it is hard for me at the time because i know there is an innocent life inside of me that needs me to be strong. i just cant seem to find this strength on my own. does anyone know how to help or have any advice. thanks for your time.
april
april

You are not alone!! There is a board under parents boards for pregnant with an ED. I post there frequently and just began to post here. I had buimia and anorexia and was not completly recovered until I became pregnant with my son. First and formost, you must think of your baby. Think about the outcome and what you want for your child. I had a healthy baby boy and that is because I took care of myself. Your baby doesnt deserve to starve because you think you need to throw up. You CAN stop and support is one of the best things to help you. Why dont you try something.. take it day by day and see how you do. When you feel the urge to purge, post something, or e mail someone.. do something to keep you from being able to purge. Have you spoken to your dr.? Maybe they could put you in contact with someone in your area who could help.. good luck, my thoughts are with you. I think you should check out the Pregnant wiht ED board, there are more people in your situation than you might think.
Sarah
I dont know if this will help, but I read your post and just had to reply. You see, I was anorexic for five years, and I stopped ovulating. Now, I have been trying to get pregnant for three, but still have had no period. the docs have tried every medication, shot, etc, but nothing has worked. If I could change one thing, I would not have ruined my chance to do the only thing that I have ever really wanted, be a mom. Maybe you can think of me and how bad I want to get pregnant, and realize how lucky you are. Please take care of that baby because you are lucky to have concieved it. I so wish I could! Hope this helps in some way! Kristin