Bulimia Chat Rooms

Bulimia Chat Rooms:Prologue

Hi wattpaders and fans!! Before I actually start this story, I want to give a little background to what's going to happen. A character is going to have an eating disorder(I'm not sure if that is a spoiler or not), anyway onto the facts!

8 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. Seven million women and one million men. 10% of people who have anorexia or bulimia are male and 90% are females. This usually starts in the teen years and can progress later on if not treated.

*About Bulimia Nervosa

Usually how an eating disorder starts is with a quest to lose weight. The person also may have low self-esteem or can be very conscious about their weight/appearance. A person with bulimia eats a high amount of food than what a average person would eat in one sitting. Calories: 200-10,000. The food will usually be anything they can get their hands on. They often lose control and can't stop. After their "binge", they realize what they have done and a horrible feeling sets in their stomach. They have to get rid of the fat and extra calories! So they purge(vomit) or use laxatives(usually many at a time) or exercise excessively. If they decide it's a really bad binge, they will fast to make up for it. It can vary from days to weeks.

*Dangers/Warning Signs

You can't really tell if somebody has bulimia by just looking at them. They can be underweight to overweight. But here are some telltale signs:

•After eating, excusing oneself to the bathroom

•If bingeing, lack of control and eating huge amounts(often done in secret).

•Bruised knuckles from self-induced vomiting

•Depression

•Overusing laxatives or other medications

•Excessive exercise or always seems to be exercising

•Red eyes and puffy cheeks after purging

•Weight-conscious and low self-esteem

•Also, bingeing and/or purging for at least 2 times a week for 3 months

*If you suspect a friend may have or has Bulimia:

IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU SUPPORT YOUR FRIEND!! Often, the person with bulimia feels alone and like nobody cares. However, you can change that.

There are dozens of ways to help.

*Learn about eating disorders.*

It might give you some perspective.

*Avoid judging your friend.*

Don't jump to conclusions. Carefully talk to them and show that you have concern or are worried.

*Do not place guilt on your friend.*

Do not blame your friend saying its their fault. They will push you away and sink farther into isolation.

*Recognize you can't change your friends mind*

No matter how many times you convince your friend they are skinny, they will always see themselves as fat.

*Don't talk about food and body size.* It may be hard but that may not be the best thing to talk about.

*Help them towards recovery.* You have to remember its going to be a long and hard process but be there for your friend and encourage them to get better. Let them know you care!

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That's the...prologue(I think). Is it good so far? Bad? The actual chapters should be coming up soon so look out for it! Love you guys and as always:

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