Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 I would talk to a counselor if you have not recently. This problem can disrupt your diabetes control and you will feel bad for that as well as binging. I understand though. I find myself just eating sweets more then I should at times. BbyByrd@... wrote: For those of you who don't know, I have a mental illness and Bulimia. I had been doing good with everything since I found out that I was diabetic but had a relapse last night. It just happened so fast. I didn't even realize that I had binged until I went to bed last night. I'm kinda dissappointed in myself but I didn't take any laxatives last night so I'm pleased about that. I just don't know what to do. And to top it off I binged on sugary cereal, ice cream, and sweet/cheese rolls. Does anyone have any advice for me. Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 << Does anyone have any advice for me. >> , I suffered from anorexia (although I was never hospitalized for the condition and do feel that for the most part I was able to confront and overcome it through years of intense therapy, although I *do* still deal with certain consequences of my behavior even now) in my mid-to-late 20s, up until within a year of my diabetes diagnosis in 1997. There was *one* part of your message in particular that struck a very deep chord in me. If you would like to e-mail me privately (india910@...), please feel free to do so. Hopefully I will be able to offer you some support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 If you have a psych you can go to, do so. It is hard enough to have an eating disorder without diabetes, but with it, you put yourself in some big-time danger! Please get help. Usually it is not something one can quit on their own if they are into it deeply at all. Good luck to you and keep us posted. Tam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Dear , I know that diabetes and eating disorders can be awful when combined. Have you thought of a group like OA? They have a lot of people in there that are diabetic too..you can even do a lot of it online and get a online sponsor etc. sus -----Original Message----- From: BbyByrd@... * For those of you who don't know, I have a mental illness and Bulimia. I had been doing good with everything since I found out that I was diabetic but had a relapse last night. It just happened so fast. I didn't even realize that I had binged until I went to bed last night. I'm kinda dissappointed in myself but I didn't take any laxatives last night so I'm pleased about that. I just don't know what to do. And to top it off I binged on sugary cereal, ice cream, and sweet/cheese rolls. Does anyone have any advice for me. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 -- I can't say that I know exactly what you are going through. I can only imagine what you are going through. I hope you will get yourself the help you need and if you need a shoulder please feel free to email me privately. You shouldn't be disappointed in yourself because as I understand it bulimia is not something you should try to handle on your own. Go see your counselor and maybe if you try to keep the sweets out of sight or even out of the house this might help. Just think of this as a setback and start all over again. I think I speak for the entire list when I say " We are all here for you no matter what and will do all that we can to help you through this. " Please keep us/me posted on your progress. Best of luck. Lotsa Hugs, SHARON in CA Diabetes and Bulimia > For those of you who don't know, I have a mental illness and Bulimia. I > had been doing good with everything since I found out that I was > diabetic but had a relapse last night. It just happened so fast. I > didn't even realize that I had binged until I went to bed last night. > I'm kinda dissappointed in myself but I didn't take any laxatives last > night so I'm pleased about that. I just don't know what to do. And to > top it off I binged on sugary cereal, ice cream, and sweet/cheese rolls. > Does anyone have any advice for me. > > > > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 In a message dated 4/9/04 8:19:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, BbyByrd@... writes: > I am in counseling and have been so for about 2.5 years now. My > therapist is doing everything he can to get an eating disorder group > started so I'd have a regular, constant outlet for my emotions , have you tried Overeaters Anonymous? It's a program similar to AA but deals with food addictions. ShirleyJean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 , I am in counseling and have been so for about 2.5 years now. My therapist is doing everything he can to get an eating disorder group started so I'd have a regular, constant outlet for my emotions. He's keeping a close eye on me because I am diabetic also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 I thought about joining OA last year but I don't have transportation and it's kinda far out for their meetings. That's why I'm waiting for them to start the group where I hae therapy because the facility is right up the street from where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 , congratulations for not taking the laxatives! That was definitely a step in the right direction and you should feel good that you were able to not do it. I have been convinced for years that my mother has both a mental disorder and bulimia, for many reasons. She came over the other day and laughed about how she bought a dozen donuts for a fundraiser and wasn't going to eat them for a couple of days, then sat down and ate them all. All I could think was how many carbs that is. The thing is, she probably vomitted later and just chose not to mention that part. It is definitely a serious issue and I cannot encourage you enough to get some counseling or attend a group meeting or something. I lived with mom for 18 yrs and remember her behaviors very well. It is a scary disease and in need of treating, just like a broken leg or your diabetes. I also congratulate you on having the courage to post about it. I think you are doing much better than maybe you realize! :-) Debi And to > top it off I binged on sugary cereal, ice cream, and sweet/cheese rolls. > Does anyone have any advice for me. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Have you seen your therapist/psychiatrist, or do you have one? Debi > Well, I took the laxatives yesterday. Now the cycle begins again. I feel > so lost. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 , good luck in your obstacle. I am sure you can overcome this. I have herd many success stories of other women who overcome this problem. Let us know how you do. ps. I am not saying men dont have this problem. BbyByrd@... wrote: , I am in counseling and have been so for about 2.5 years now. My therapist is doing everything he can to get an eating disorder group started so I'd have a regular, constant outlet for my emotions. He's keeping a close eye on me because I am diabetic also. Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 , you mentioned that you have a mental disorder, if I remember correctly. Are you taking medications to control this? Do you think that might be a trigger for your bulimia? Debi > I am in counseling and have been so for about 2.5 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Debi, I do have a therapist and psychiatrist. I just saw my therapist on the 7th and have another appointment with him on the 20th. I see my psychiatrist on the 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Debi, Yes I'm on meds for a mental illness (major depression with psychotic features, borderline personality disorder, bulimia) and I'm taking 300 mg of seroquel (which I need increased because I'm having a hard time getting to sleep and my paranoia is back), 3 mg of risperdal, and 37.5 mg of paxil cr. I don't think the meds have triggered my bulimia because I've been on these meds for about 3 years now. I've always had problems with food (started when I was 19 I'm now 28). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 I hope you can get some help from them. Do you think you need some medication adjustments? Please don't give up your struggle, you can beat this thing! Debi > Debi, > I do have a therapist and psychiatrist. I just saw my therapist on the > 7th and have another appointment with him on the 20th. I see my > psychiatrist on the 16th. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Debi, The only medication adjustment I know I need for sure is my Seroquel because my paranoia is back and I'm having a hard time falling and staying sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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