Bulimia help?

I have suffered from depression and bulimia for around 15 years, and i am now seeking help for my problems. The thing is, I'm finding it hard to listen to doctors and counsellers who have never experienced this problem by themselves. Does anyone who has anyone been in this situation and recovered have any tips or advice that my help me recover and get back to normal?

It is going to be a long and hard road to recovery. Therapy is very important to helping you understand why the problem started; for me therapy helped me discover that my fear of being alone was the reason that my bulimia started. For me it was a constant when nothing else was. Therapy will help you to find ways to cope with your feelings. Also, antidepressants can be awesome. I am taking Lexapro now, and it helped with my bulimia as well as depression. It will be amazing for you when you get to the point where your disease doesn't define you.

It also helps if you can find people who you can relate to. If you look in the yahoo groups there are tons of groups where other sufferers can share their stories, and can provide a ton of support.

Very good question. I am a former Bulimic. I experienced the same problems you did. What helped me, is I went to a group that met twice a week. And it was for anyone with eating disorders. It helped being in a group listening and talking with people that are in the same situation as yourself. This group really helped me with my Psychiatrist too. Please e-mail me if you need to talk.

well, i''m simialler in a way, like i have anxiety well had still do but basically better. I've been helped by alot of people around me, and i also was depressed but i got through it cause all i was thinking was i wounder what life would be if i could be a normal person, if i could go outside, if i could go out with people, also lately for the last few months i have had eating problems . no one knows about though .. well yet anyhow . I don't know but i have SOMETIMES controlover what i'm doing if i feel like i have to throw up , i can stop myself usually by locking myself in my room and keeping me occupied but sometimes i have no control what i'm doing , so here is my advice, when you are about to throw up think i'm just making my self worse, and when ur depreesed go for a walk or call a friend, same with bulimia call a friend keep you busy. Goodluck and i know you'll come through it .