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girloverboard · 09-03-2009, 11:52 AM

I've suffered from a really severe form of Bulimia Nervosa since I was 11/12 now. Its been 5 years, many close to death encounters & still I can't seem to find my way out. I receive therapy but it's never really helped.

Anyway, Just letting anyone know if they need support, I'm always here.

Much Love,
MK

Lily · 09-03-2009, 03:22 PM

Did you ever try OA? there are a bunch of people in recovery from bulima from OA. I am sure there are some in UK too! oagb.org.uk However if you can do the phone meetings in the US the OA 90 day meetings are the best. They have a structure of eating that lessens your desire to binge. I have met countless people on there who are just like you.

***Nina Kay*** · 09-06-2009, 10:12 PM

Hi girloverboard. I just want to say Welcome to this forum and I hope you'll keep coming back. Thank you for the offer of support for all of us here. We do need it.

I'd also like to say that it sounds like Lily has some really good ideas. I don't think that I could add anything better to what she said. I think that it all just comes down to really believing that we have the power to choose what we want for ourselves and for us to try and make the best choice, just one trying moment at a time and then getting up to try again even when we slip. I also believe that it's most important to work our recovery program with others who need to work their recovery program too. If we try to do it by ourselves, it'll be next to impossible. That's just my 2 cents.
((((((((((((((Warm Hugs))))))))))))))))

mxchaos · 09-14-2009, 04:18 AM

I found that DBT therapy helps although I'm getting bact to it because Anorexia has a hold of me again. You do have to choose to be healthy but that doesn't mean it will be easy
good luck

mxchaos · 09-20-2009, 11:50 PM

Ana sure does have a grip on me and I need to get my but to some kind of meeting whether it's aa or oa just talking about it helps

mimi54321 · 11-19-2009, 11:49 PM

Hey, I am 33, also bulimic and been hospitalized twice for it. I'm not sure where you are in the UK but have you heard of ABA? (Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous), they are a relatively new fellowship and have several meetings in central London a week.

Could be worth a try, check out their website and their book is fantastic.

Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous

Good luck.

M

(PM me if you like, would be happy to chat)

MCH · 02-03-2010, 02:39 AM

I was a practicing bulimic for 11 years and weighed 66 at age 24. I'm 5 feet one inch. Bulimia owned me. I attended counseling for 2 years to no avail, I had to have a spiritual answer. I found a way to stop the binge/purge cycle by attending OA. God has all power and although I wasn't interested in getting His attention at first, He became real to me through the 12 steps and has proven to be my answer. Thank God for the 12 steps.

Thanks for letting me share,

Mary

Prentiss · 02-03-2010, 04:30 AM

Welcome Mary and thank you for sharing. That is great news!

intention · 02-04-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MCH

I found a way to stop the binge/purge cycle by attending OA. God has all power and although I wasn't interested in getting His attention at first, He became real to me through the 12 steps and has proven to be my answer. Thank God for the 12 steps.

Mary

Thanks for sharing, Mary. I am so pleased you found the solution in OA and the 12 Steps. I owe my life to the 12 Steps too. I am a compulsive overeater/carb addict and an alcoholic.

If anyone is interested, the only requirement for membership for OA is a desire to stop eating compulsively.There is a solution. You are not alone.

chanel1125 · 03-08-2010, 02:51 PM

Hey

I'm a long term sufferer from Bulimia as well.
I found inpatient visits often got me on the right track but have ended in relapse.
It's very helpful to have people who understand and support.

What is OA? is it for overeaters or..?

09-03-2009, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
girloverboard Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 29	Eating Disorders? I've suffered from a really severe form of Bulimia Nervosa since I was 11/12 now. Its been 5 years, many close to death encounters & still I can't seem to find my way out. I receive therapy but it's never really helped. Anyway, Just letting anyone know if they need support, I'm always here. Much Love, MK

09-06-2009, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Nina Kay* Accepting Myself As Is Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here @ SR. Posts: 2,855	Hi girloverboard. I just want to say Welcome to this forum and I hope you'll keep coming back. Thank you for the offer of support for all of us here. We do need it. I'd also like to say that it sounds like Lily has some really good ideas. I don't think that I could add anything better to what she said. I think that it all just comes down to really believing that we have the power to choose what we want for ourselves and for us to try and make the best choice, just one trying moment at a time and then getting up to try again even when we slip. I also believe that it's most important to work our recovery program with others who need to work their recovery program too. If we try to do it by ourselves, it'll be next to impossible. That's just my 2 cents. ((((((((((((((Warm Hugs)))))))))))))))) __________________ Acceptance is key to my Serenity. Nina Kay

02-03-2010, 02:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
MCH Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 41	I was a practicing bulimic for 11 years and weighed 66 at age 24. I'm 5 feet one inch. Bulimia owned me. I attended counseling for 2 years to no avail, I had to have a spiritual answer. I found a way to stop the binge/purge cycle by attending OA. God has all power and although I wasn't interested in getting His attention at first, He became real to me through the 12 steps and has proven to be my answer. Thank God for the 12 steps. Thanks for letting me share, Mary __________________ Understand that God has prepared you, and God has placed you, and God will not forsake you. - Rev. Derrick Harkins

02-03-2010, 04:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Prentiss Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 117	Welcome Mary and thank you for sharing. That is great news! __________________ I may or may not eat late at night tomorrow, but just for today, I will not "snack" after 9. (Thank you Viavai!)

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09-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lily AWOL :) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central WI Posts: 2,013 Blog Entries: 10	Did you ever try OA? there are a bunch of people in recovery from bulima from OA. I am sure there are some in UK too! oagb.org.uk However if you can do the phone meetings in the US the OA 90 day meetings are the best. They have a structure of eating that lessens your desire to binge. I have met countless people on there who are just like you.

09-14-2009, 04:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
mxchaos live to ride ride to live Join Date: May 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,390	I found that DBT therapy helps although I'm getting bact to it because Anorexia has a hold of me again. You do have to choose to be healthy but that doesn't mean it will be easy good luck

09-20-2009, 11:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
mxchaos live to ride ride to live Join Date: May 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,390	Ana sure does have a grip on me and I need to get my but to some kind of meeting whether it's aa or oa just talking about it helps

11-19-2009, 11:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
mimi54321 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 280	Hey, I am 33, also bulimic and been hospitalized twice for it. I'm not sure where you are in the UK but have you heard of ABA? (Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous), they are a relatively new fellowship and have several meetings in central London a week. Could be worth a try, check out their website and their book is fantastic. Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous Good luck. M (PM me if you like, would be happy to chat)

03-08-2010, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
chanel1125 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 61	Hey I'm a long term sufferer from Bulimia as well. I found inpatient visits often got me on the right track but have ended in relapse. It's very helpful to have people who understand and support. What is OA? is it for overeaters or..?

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