Bulimia Recovery

[davidalanhunter1986]

I was bulimic for about 4 years and for a couple of months now ive been in recovery, i've relapsed once or twice, but for me that is good! The one thing that made me want to stop the most was i wanted to look normal, i wanted a bum and bigger arms, and the frequent swollen glands were a bit depressing too. since stopping, i joined a gym which has been fun, i dont overdo it i just go three times a week for a half hour each time. the one thing i have noticed is that my glands are constantly swollen, I had a horrible feeling that maybe i had done permanant damage to my glands and im too embarrassed to see my doctor about it. Any ideas? i've been feeling like whilst my glands are like this i may as well just be bulimic.

[shlee1016]

I'm really proud of you for doing so well with recovery! That's awesome; I know how hard it is. I also can relate to you on the swollen glands. What exactly is a relapse for you? With time, the swelling went down for me but now when I make myself sick (other than just an occasional time), they swell up again.

There is so much more to recovery than just getting rid of the swollen glands....but I think you know that. =) There are lots of other reasons so I doubt this is a good reason to "may as well just be bulimic." I'm not suggesting you don't look into things with a doctor at all, just sharing my experience. I have done damage to my body from bulimia; so if you haven't seen a doctor, it would probably be a good idea. Please don't feel embarrassed. It shows that you are concerned about yourself and heading down the right path.

I hope things are going well!

Ashley

[davidalanhunter1986]

it was hard at first but each day is easier, in fact now, i dont binge as much and if i do, its on healthy stuff and i dont throw it back up. My last relapse i felt guilty over eating 4 yoghurts and i threw up, that was 10 days ago. The swollen glands is an incentive enough for me to stop altogether. I have found over time that my glands have become ever so sensitive, a year ago i could be sick alot and still not get swollen glands, now i just throwp once or accidently regurgitate and i suffer a week of swollen glands, i'm hoping the 'healing time' that im giving my body now will somehow heal them.

Yeah i've seen my doctor, he wanted me to go and see him every week since i began recovery but i might change it to once a month as he just says the same thing everytime i see him.

Do you think there is anything i can do to speed up the glands going down? i've been eating alot of fruit and veg, cooked and raw and ALOT of water

[iliketea]

I'm a recovering bulimic as well and believe me the swelling will go down!! believe me you just saved yourself from a whole hell of alot more problems other than swollen glands. My best friend's hair is starting to fall out and her teeth are turning brown, and those are just external issues.... I decided to give recovery a try when I was consistently vomiting blood...eeeek. stay strong my dear, you're on the right track!!!