why does eating make me feel bad

[kananj]

Hi

I have recently lost 18lbs in weight and I am a curvy size 10, I feel so sick and guilty after eating why is this?
I have tried to stick my fingers down my throat but nothing happens the food stays down..... How can I stop this feeling bad after eating food even healthy food?

[Rach878]

I'm sorry to hear your feeling like this. Try not to make yourself throw up. It's the worst possible thing you can do to yourself.  It can lead to hair loss, tooth loss, weakness, dizziniess, headaches, blood tests, burning your esophogus. Really please, if you need someone to talk to talk to us here, or find a theripist. I regret sticking my finger down my throat. It was the worst thing i could have done, and i got hooked quickly. Here i am 6 years later, not weighing a lot less then when i started, with all kinds of med. problems.Please get help.

[Siona]

What difference has your weight loss made to your life?It sounds to me that you look pretty good! Why not try and join a class such as bellydancing, Pilates or Yoga and congratulate yourself and your body with lots of movement and breathing. Exercise can give you a feeling of being in control of your body through increased awareness and helps balance your appetite and digestion. I used to be bulimic and I believe that bellydancing helped me a lot. I think that the movements can have a positive, soothing feeling on the stomach area, while celebrating your curves and femininity!. In my opinion, and please check with a health professional, if you make yourself sick you lose a lot of precious fluids from your body, that water cannot replace. Water used to make me feel more boated and my face looked swollen. Becoming more independent as a person really helped me increase my self esteem and control over my life. I agree about getting professional help too.

[Patricia Pitts, PhD]

Dear kananj,

Your “feeling bad” after eating even healthy food is not about the food.  Your recent focus on losing weight appears to be taking you to extreme measures, even purging.

The real focus & question is what is bothering you?  What feeling and thoughts are upsetting you?  Focus more on the emotional issues to resolve your eating issues.

Keeping a journal, talking to friends, practice connecting with your breathing, walking, etc are ways to cope with your feelings vs. trying to get food, weight or appearance to make you feel better.

For more information on eating disorders, visit the bella vita website.

Best,
Dr. Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA

[Buffheart]

Get profession help ASAP! Don't wait. The longer you wait, the worse it will get, and, trust me, you don't want it to get worse