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Hello, I'm struggling with bulimia and I want to overcome it. I just recently finally realised I'm actually bulimic. To just about a week ago I never really categorised myself to have a eating disorder. I was so scarred and ashamed to tell about this to my mum yesterday. I knew she struggled with the same condition for half of her life, and because of that I didn't want to burden her or upset her with my own problems. To be honest I actually wasn't planning of telling her yesterday at all, but out of nowhere I found an article about a girl struggling with the same problems as me and how she overcame her fears and decided to tell her parents. I was so encouraged by her words, that before I knew it I started typing to my mum that I want to speak to her about something important. I felt so relieved after calling her, like a weight was taken off my shoulders. I'm planning on telling about my problem to my dad this evening. I'm a little scarred but I think I can do it. I decided not to hide with my eating disorder any more and to start therapy to start living and enjoying life again. I know the journey will be tough and I won't get better on the next day but I want to try.

Whish me luck on my journey to recovery.

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Admitting to yourself that you have an eating disorder is difficult and a good first step. Telling someone (your parents) is incredible. I wish you well and I hope you get the support you need from your family.

good luck with the journey - I shared with my mum and like you it was a weight lifted - no more secrets - I also sought help via GP - specialist ED counselling - so do consider getting "professional" as well as your parents to help.

Wishing you luck it is great your Mum can advise bc she had the same thing , well done , let us know how you are getting on you have our support

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Hopeisoutthere

Amazing! Well done, it’s such a big step to take that leap by admitting it to yourself and seek help/support! I took the same leap myself last year and I understand how scary it can be! You are not alone! Xx

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Freshf1ower

Well done. Great you shared.

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soulrevival

Well done, thats very brave thing you did, and something I still haven't done. Now I'm getting specialist help maybe I can work on building up to it. I'm not even sure why I want to tell them, but it sounds like you feel a sense of relief afterwards which may be what I need too. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with the journey.

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Giraffe_

Hello,

It is so brave of you to tell your story and want to wish you all the luck on your journey.

I suffered very bad for a year and it was an ongoing problem for many years before. I am much better now after a lot of work. I had lived in London when it escalated but since moving home to Ireland, doing therapy for a year and speaking to my doctor at home who is just so understanding, I am now starting to feel much better so I hope your journey will make you feel much better too :)

Sending lots of support and luck!

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Worldlymama

Best of luck It takes courage to tell someone. I never did and lived with this secret for years. I really hope you the support you deserve. Keep us posted!

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