am I addicted to vomiting?? - Open to All Other Health Topics Message Board

ibti007 · 12-17-2006, 03:08 PM

I am only 17 years old and I'm scared that I'm becoming bulimic! one day I was crying very hard so hard that I vomited and after vomiting I felt reliefed. What happend is that after that day each time I'm either crying, sad or angry I either force myself ( which is very easy to me) or naturally vomit. It's only after vomiting do I feel reliefed and all right. I can't stop doing it cause it makes me feel so much better. Am I addicted to it? Is it unhealthy? I haven't had any weight loss or anything like that!

flintrock · 12-17-2006, 07:28 PM

Yes, that is veryyyyyy unhealthy. Vomiting should not give you any emotional relief. And it can also make your teeth very brittle from the acid in your vomit coming up from your stomache fluids. You may want to seek some professional help from this if you "can't" stop on your own. This is not healthy at all!!!!

KittenPaws · 12-18-2006, 01:00 AM

I agree with flint. your on the road to ruining your health. The reaosn you feel better after vomiting though is cuz it releases endorphines in the brain, just like eating does, and exercise, and laughing...etc.

huffnpuff · 12-18-2006, 11:34 AM

You don't want to do this, because all the stomach acid you are bringing up with the vomit can cause serious ulcers on your esophagus. This is a very harmful practice to your body. Why are you crying so much? If it is an emotional problem, you may need to seek help from your doctor. He will also reinforce what we are telling you here. Stop ----don't let it become a habit.