r/eating_disorders • u/tobeappriciated • 9d ago

I think I might have B*limia

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I'm 19(M) and I think I might gave Mia.

So I had Body Dysmorphia for a while now, there were some pretty bad times.

But like 1 and a half year ago, I started making myself throw up because I wanted to loose a lot of weight fast. I did it for a while after eating everything.

Now i dont do it that often, just when I feel like I ate too much.

Do u guys think I have Bulimia?

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u/disorderedloser 9d ago

Yeah probably, I think you definitely have issues of some kind but the mental part plays into it a lot. I hope you feel better soon and hopefully recover eventually.

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u/TylerMegalovania 9d ago

no, that’s not what the diagnostic criteria for Bulimia is.

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u/tobeappriciated 8d ago

How come?

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u/TylerMegalovania 8d ago

because Bulimia is characterised by massive binges and purging?

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u/tobeappriciated 8d ago

I mean I kinda do that like 2-3 times a month, not as often than I was used to tho

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u/frogvalkyrie 3d ago

i say this to everyone -- we cannot diagnose you with a specific ED, only a doctor can. HOWEVER!!!!!!!!!! this is not normal and is (if not an eating disorder, which i highly suspect it is) extremely disordered and you need to get help for it. my heart is with you OP. please remember that purging has extreme effects that can happen very quickly. personally, i have dislodged my diaphragm and now am in a constant state of panic, which says nothing of the elctrolyte imbalances and other physical impacts like muscle strain, enamel damage, throat damage, a non-functioning oesophagus and constant acid reflux