Q. I'll be so confident about not binge eating all day, then by noon I'll have such a terrible migraine that it makes me nauseous and unable to even get out of bed.
How am I suppose to overcome binge-eating if I have god-awful migraines when I DON'T DO IT?
How am I suppose to overcome binge-eating if I have god-awful migraines when I DON'T DO IT?
A. You go see a doctor and get some medication to help you relieve or avoid the migraines, that's how. If you are getting a headache because you are not eating, perhaps you have a physical malady that could be treated. Or you are not eating enough to begin with, except when you binge. If your current diet habit is to skip meals and starve for long periods of time, then eating sensibly three or more times a day would also probably work. True hunger is usually the response of a body desperate for fuel. So if you skimped on dinner and skipped breakfast, a headache and hunger would be normal reactions. How much you eat and what you eat is a different story. For now though, I suggest a visit to the doctor to find the reason for the headaches, and a better solution than you have now.
How do you cure malnourishment?
Q. I've been eating terribly in the last six or so months due to Binge Eating Disorder, and although I've been consuming food, I think I'm malnourished. I've had severe cold sweats, been bruising easily, and my immune system has been weakened. I'm looking for a way to fix it quickly first, then a long-term solution. Thanks for looking. :]
A. Take one Vitamin C tablet every half hour to strengthen the immune system.
Drink one glass of water every half hour to speed the cleansing process and to increase circulation.
Or if you prefer drink a glass of orange juice every half hour as a substitute for the water and Vitamin C, until you can't stand to drink the OJ anymore and then switch back to the pill and water. Allow nothing to interrupt the water and Vitamin C consumption every half hour.
Take a daily multi-vitamin, multi-mineral pill (every day of course)
Eat lots of protein and fibers (to spead the cleaning process and make you feel full): Beans, meats, vegetables, seaweed, protein and fiber pills.
Drink one cup of milk with Vitamin D in it (or as a vitamin D pill supplement) every meal
Some fruit every meal for the (good) energy and vitamins, but the most important thing is serious and continuous super-hydration (warning it is possible to die if more than 8 gallons of water is consumed before urination), and the Vitamin C for a strong immune system. Your body can recover most of its immune system and hydration levels within 12 hours, but the water balance is crucial (consumption levels must be increased gradually).
Warning: Do NOT begin super-hydration immediately on a dehydrated body as this can put your body into life-threatening shock. If you are dehydrated (irritability, trouble thinking, constantly tired, etc, research the symptoms for self-diagnosis) then begin with a 1/4 cup of water and increases the levels of consumption every 10-15 minutes by 1/4 cup. Water equilibrium between your stomach, your blood, and your cells requires several hours, but the transition can be made in small increments every 1/4 hour. Maintain the consumption levels at 1 cup every hour for optimal health through the rest of your life. If you notice circulation problems (hot-cold flashes, again research the symptoms) then drink electrolytes (small concentrations of salts) to stabilize the water retention ability and to assist in water transport.
Finally, meditate, relax, listen to peaceful music/sounds. Clear your mind of all worries and anxieties. Stress messes up all of the body's processes and hormone levels, but it usually hits the immune system hardest. Exercise lightly or stretch or do YOGA to lower the adrenaline and increase circulation; for quicker cleansing of your body, you are not just malnourished, but you also have toxins which need to be purged (cleansed) from your body. Most of the work can be accomplished in 3-5 days (results should be noticed after a day on all bodily processes). The entire process will likely bring your body to an optimum state after about two weeks.
Note: You will find yourself going to the toilet fairly often as this process starts to take effect. This is a very good sign that your body is cleansing itself. Stress can also send you to the toilet often (bladder and stomach muscles get tight with stress), so keep stress levels low by relaxing constantly. Also, if you are in hot or dehydrating conditions, increase your water consumption to much higher levels (according to medical recommendations for optimum health).
Drink one glass of water every half hour to speed the cleansing process and to increase circulation.
Or if you prefer drink a glass of orange juice every half hour as a substitute for the water and Vitamin C, until you can't stand to drink the OJ anymore and then switch back to the pill and water. Allow nothing to interrupt the water and Vitamin C consumption every half hour.
Take a daily multi-vitamin, multi-mineral pill (every day of course)
Eat lots of protein and fibers (to spead the cleaning process and make you feel full): Beans, meats, vegetables, seaweed, protein and fiber pills.
Drink one cup of milk with Vitamin D in it (or as a vitamin D pill supplement) every meal
Some fruit every meal for the (good) energy and vitamins, but the most important thing is serious and continuous super-hydration (warning it is possible to die if more than 8 gallons of water is consumed before urination), and the Vitamin C for a strong immune system. Your body can recover most of its immune system and hydration levels within 12 hours, but the water balance is crucial (consumption levels must be increased gradually).
Warning: Do NOT begin super-hydration immediately on a dehydrated body as this can put your body into life-threatening shock. If you are dehydrated (irritability, trouble thinking, constantly tired, etc, research the symptoms for self-diagnosis) then begin with a 1/4 cup of water and increases the levels of consumption every 10-15 minutes by 1/4 cup. Water equilibrium between your stomach, your blood, and your cells requires several hours, but the transition can be made in small increments every 1/4 hour. Maintain the consumption levels at 1 cup every hour for optimal health through the rest of your life. If you notice circulation problems (hot-cold flashes, again research the symptoms) then drink electrolytes (small concentrations of salts) to stabilize the water retention ability and to assist in water transport.
Finally, meditate, relax, listen to peaceful music/sounds. Clear your mind of all worries and anxieties. Stress messes up all of the body's processes and hormone levels, but it usually hits the immune system hardest. Exercise lightly or stretch or do YOGA to lower the adrenaline and increase circulation; for quicker cleansing of your body, you are not just malnourished, but you also have toxins which need to be purged (cleansed) from your body. Most of the work can be accomplished in 3-5 days (results should be noticed after a day on all bodily processes). The entire process will likely bring your body to an optimum state after about two weeks.
Note: You will find yourself going to the toilet fairly often as this process starts to take effect. This is a very good sign that your body is cleansing itself. Stress can also send you to the toilet often (bladder and stomach muscles get tight with stress), so keep stress levels low by relaxing constantly. Also, if you are in hot or dehydrating conditions, increase your water consumption to much higher levels (according to medical recommendations for optimum health).
Is binge eating a healthy way of coping?
Q. It must be so because no one takes my bulimia seriously I am exhausted but all they do is say go to school. And it seems like drugs are the only solution to my appetite.
I do have a sister, yes. But I really want my parents to leave me alone & think I'm non existent. I just wonder why don't they admit there's no cure for bulimia and allow us to do drugs?
I do have a sister, yes. But I really want my parents to leave me alone & think I'm non existent. I just wonder why don't they admit there's no cure for bulimia and allow us to do drugs?
A. Firstly, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa are two different eating disorders. With binge eating disorder, you eat a load of food to make yourself feel better. With bulimia, you may not necessarily over-eat, but you purge (making yourself throw up, use of laxatives, use of diuretics or with the use of the deadly ipecac syrup) to remove the food from your system.
With both, there are numerous health implications that follow:
Binge-eating disorder:
People with binge eating disorder may become ill due to a lack of proper nutrition. Bingeing episodes usually include foods that are high in sugar and/or salt, but low in healthier nutrients.
People with binge eating disorder are usually very upset by their binge eating and may become very depressed.
People who are obese and also have binge eating disorder are at risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, gallbladder disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
Most people with binge eating disorder have tried to control it on their own, but have not been able to control it for very long. Some people miss work, school, or social activities to binge eat. Obese people with binge eating disorder often feel bad about themselves and may avoid social gatherings.
Most people who binge eat, whether obese or not, feel ashamed and try to hide their problem. Often they become so good at hiding it that even close friends and family members don't know they binge eat.
Bulimia:
Chronic gastric reflux after eating
Dehydration and hypokalemia caused by frequent vomiting
Electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and even death
Esophagitis, or inflammation of the esophagus
Oral trauma, in which repetitive insertion of fingers or other objects causes lacerations to the lining of the mouth or throat
Gastroparesis or delayed emptying
Constipation
Enlarged glands in the neck, under the jaw line
Peptic ulcers
Calluses or scars on back of hands due to repeated trauma from incisors.
The frequent contact between teeth and gastric acid, in particular, may cause:
Severe caries
Perimolysis, or the erosion of tooth enamel
Swollen salivary glands
So, as you can see, eating disorders are not a healthy way of coping.
1 in 5 of those who suffer from bulimia die. Half of these are as a result of suicide.
I know first-hand what it's like to suffer from an eating disorder. I've had bulimia for 2 years now, since I was 13, and my parents still haven't found out. Only my closest friends know, but they really don't care. They tell me to just not get sick, but they don't realise how hard it is for me. I really want to get help, but I'm finding it so hard. A lot of people think that eating disorders are just phases or fad diets, when in fact, they are mental illnesses.
You can contact me if you want to: wormyeyelid@gmail.com
I wish you the best of luck!
With both, there are numerous health implications that follow:
Binge-eating disorder:
People with binge eating disorder may become ill due to a lack of proper nutrition. Bingeing episodes usually include foods that are high in sugar and/or salt, but low in healthier nutrients.
People with binge eating disorder are usually very upset by their binge eating and may become very depressed.
People who are obese and also have binge eating disorder are at risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, gallbladder disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
Most people with binge eating disorder have tried to control it on their own, but have not been able to control it for very long. Some people miss work, school, or social activities to binge eat. Obese people with binge eating disorder often feel bad about themselves and may avoid social gatherings.
Most people who binge eat, whether obese or not, feel ashamed and try to hide their problem. Often they become so good at hiding it that even close friends and family members don't know they binge eat.
Bulimia:
Chronic gastric reflux after eating
Dehydration and hypokalemia caused by frequent vomiting
Electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and even death
Esophagitis, or inflammation of the esophagus
Oral trauma, in which repetitive insertion of fingers or other objects causes lacerations to the lining of the mouth or throat
Gastroparesis or delayed emptying
Constipation
Enlarged glands in the neck, under the jaw line
Peptic ulcers
Calluses or scars on back of hands due to repeated trauma from incisors.
The frequent contact between teeth and gastric acid, in particular, may cause:
Severe caries
Perimolysis, or the erosion of tooth enamel
Swollen salivary glands
So, as you can see, eating disorders are not a healthy way of coping.
1 in 5 of those who suffer from bulimia die. Half of these are as a result of suicide.
I know first-hand what it's like to suffer from an eating disorder. I've had bulimia for 2 years now, since I was 13, and my parents still haven't found out. Only my closest friends know, but they really don't care. They tell me to just not get sick, but they don't realise how hard it is for me. I really want to get help, but I'm finding it so hard. A lot of people think that eating disorders are just phases or fad diets, when in fact, they are mental illnesses.
You can contact me if you want to: wormyeyelid@gmail.com
I wish you the best of luck!
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