Hi i'm 18 this year and have had bulimia for 1.5yrs. i am of healthy weight and am a consistent runner. it's just this problem of bulimia, i will eat and puke them out, thinking i have overeaten the designated amount that i should have. my parents knew about it and we tried to work things out n it got abit better. but only for a while. it came back again worse, but this time my parents didnt know; they thought i am normal already. i dont want to let them know for fear of further disappointing them but i cnt stop doing it; it's like a habit tjhat cannot be broken! i feel ashmed and miserable at times ): i ve been thinking of seeing psychiatrist but i know it ivolves alot of money and me being a student, cannot afford it. i really dont want to inform or let my parents know about this ): i am lost and worried, i know it's affecting me and esp since im taking A levels this year. is there any affordable means that i, as a student, can take? ):

chill. i think it's the stress. believe in yrself ok?

please consult your school counsellor. you need help from a professional.

Originally posted by bb_mm:

please consult your school counsellor. you need help from a professional.

yes agree

pls seek help..

dun have to be ashamed of urself...

its good to b aware of ur situation..better than some pple who think tat its normal to binge and throw up..

yes pls seek help. this is not a disgraceful thing.

This is a medical problem. seek help pls.

i think the cheapest way is to go to the nearest polyclinic
tell the doctor your problem and get him to refer u to IMH
then u will get subsidised rates after that

please let your parents know so that they can help you and give  support
dun deceive them and deceive yourself

Seek professional help.

is there anywhere apart from IMH that deals with this?eastern side perhaps? and do you know around how much it will cost? my mind is having the battle to go or not to go; and if i go, should i go alone first before i take any actions to tell my parents though i really would hope i can do this without letting them know, because the last time they knew htey were so upset n reprimanded me ):

My 2 cents worth of advise.

But trust me, I have worked in a hospital with psychiatrists and I have seen such case before.

And I tell you, it is cheaper if you seek help earlier. Go seek help asap.

As you are a student, they charge you student rate and not adult rate. 

Originally posted by chuinn:

Hi i'm 18 this year and have had bulimia for 1.5yrs. i am of healthy weight and am a consistent runner. it's just this problem of bulimia, i will eat and puke them out, thinking i have overeaten the designated amount that i should have. my parents knew about it and we tried to work things out n it got abit better. but only for a while. it came back again worse, but this time my parents didnt know; they thought i am normal already. i dont want to let them know for fear of further disappointing them but i cnt stop doing it; it's like a habit tjhat cannot be broken! i feel ashmed and miserable at times ): i ve been thinking of seeing psychiatrist but i know it ivolves alot of money and me being a student, cannot afford it. i really dont want to inform or let my parents know about this ): i am lost and worried, i know it's affecting me and esp since im taking A levels this year. is there any affordable means that i, as a student, can take? ):

Chuin,

Your condition is not uncommon among girls your age.

I too suffered from this condition, but only for two years.

It has to do with your self image thing. And no, you are not crazy.

But it is possible to get over it.

Start by eating smart and healthy.

Know what food to eat and what needs to be avoided.

Nowadays I eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.. I call them guilt free food. These foods don't make me want to puke and and I can eat as much as I want.

Foods that makes me guilty and makes me go puke are those oily and fatty stuff. Like pizza, hamburgers and deep fried food, and more often hawker food.

It will be betta if you go vegetarian. But remember to read up on how to ensure you get a balance and nutritional vegetarian diet.

At your age, you still need plenty of growth foods to ensure a long healthy life.

If eating a healthy diet still doesn't help, please seek professional help.

healthy weight?

what might seemingly be healthy for you might not be for others.

what is your weight?

not forgetting when you regurgitate your food, the acid from your stomach erodes

the lining cells from your throat.

might cause long term maladies.

go to hospital seek help. try to ask them to prescribe topamax to u.

this medicine helps to curb your binge eating.

i suggest you shld go to SGH, LIFE centre.

they have many people to help you overcome. n its at afordable rate.

cant rem, but i think is less than 100 per trip.

they have psychatrist to talk to u, nutritionist to help u plan ur diet, and many cousellors to help u. as well as friends over who can help one another. but be careful, dont get influenced by some.

u have to seek help. and must have strong will power too.

talk to professional help. ok..

Originally posted by chuinn:

Hi i'm 18 this year and have had bulimia for 1.5yrs. i am of healthy weight and am a consistent runner. it's just this problem of bulimia, i will eat and puke them out, thinking i have overeaten the designated amount that i should have. my parents knew about it and we tried to work things out n it got abit better. but only for a while. it came back again worse, but this time my parents didnt know; they thought i am normal already. i dont want to let them know for fear of further disappointing them but i cnt stop doing it; it's like a habit tjhat cannot be broken! i feel ashmed and miserable at times ): i ve been thinking of seeing psychiatrist but i know it ivolves alot of money and me being a student, cannot afford it. i really dont want to inform or let my parents know about this ): i am lost and worried, i know it's affecting me and esp since im taking A levels this year. is there any affordable means that i, as a student, can take? ):

 If you cannot handle it yourself, you ought to seek help because the nature of Bulimia is psychological and unlike Anorexia, it's difficult to detect people suffering from Bulimia as they falls under the healthy weight range.

90% of people suffering from Bulimia are women and it's not because of their desire to be to thin - rather it's the fear to be overweight.

You might want to speak to your teacher, school counselor or someone you trust for a start - someone in your social circle needs to know that you are suffering from this plight. These are the people who can provide you emotional and psychological support around you 24/7; the internet does not.

You need to address this fear, because most of the time, it's unfounded. Do not feel ashamed seeking help when you are unable resolve it yourself. There are times in life we need some form of assistance to put our life in order again.

Please take care.

Cheers   

At least TS is not in denial about her condition. She knows it and that is a good start. Since you are aware of your problem I think deep inside you are a strong person and can get out of it easily. Take the courage and talk to your parents again.  I'm sure they can help you the second time around just like they did the first time. IMO going to a psychiatrist is errmmm really a waste of money. Any good doctor will also help you to overcome your problem.

Be strong and take care.

Originally posted by jojobeach:

Chuin,

Your condition is not uncommon among girls your age.

I too suffered from this condition, but only for two years.

It has to do with your self image thing. And no, you are not crazy.

But it is possible to get over it.

Start by eating smart and healthy.

Know what food to eat and what needs to be avoided.

Nowadays I eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.. I call them guilt free food. These foods don't make me want to puke and and I can eat as much as I want.

Foods that makes me guilty and makes me go puke are those oily and fatty stuff. Like pizza, hamburgers and deep fried food, and more often hawker food.

It will be betta if you go vegetarian. But remember to read up on how to ensure you get a balance and nutritional vegetarian diet.

At your age, you still need plenty of growth foods to ensure a long healthy life.

If eating a healthy diet still doesn't help, please seek professional help.

 

 

Vegetarian diet is more likely to cause obesity than a meat diet.I am a vegetarian and I am fat.Ten years ago when I was still a meat eater, I was thin.Vegetarian diet contains more carbohydrates than what our body actually needed.

Originally posted by Ongsoosiang:

Vegetarian diet is more likely to cause obesity than a meat diet.I am a vegetarian and I am fat.Ten years ago when I was still a meat eater, I was thin.Vegetarian diet contains more carbohydrates than what our body actually needed.

Ong,

I don't know what you've been eating. But it seems you're eating the wrong kind of foods and at the wrong quantities.

A balance diet is important.

I am no nutritionist, but a vegetarian diet high in fiber and substitute proteins plus multi-vitamins keeps me slender and trim.

You may want to consult a nutritionist to resolve your weight issue.

My name is Ker-Yu Ong, I am 18 years old and a recent high-school graduate from school in the USA. I am back home in Singapore for my summer vacation and have received a grant from my high school to pursue a community awareness project.

            My proposed project is to create a book containing entries from the people of Singapore that focuses on the prevalence of eating disorders in this country. I hope to receive entries in any form (letters, art work, collages, photographs, poetry, just to name a few) from all who are interested -male, female, older, younger -that reflect their thoughts, opinions, experiences, etc. with eating disorders. All entries will be anonymous, so hopefully this project can also serve as kind of outlet for those individuals whose suffering is still a secret.

            I am interested in this topic because I have personally suffered from an eating disorder for the past three years, and my experience has truly shaped the person that I am today. In February 2007, Channel News Asia reported that the number of teenagers with eating disorder has increased six-fold since 2002, and that the Singapore General Hospital said 140 new cases are reported every year. Each time I arrive home from abroad and catch up with friends, I hear about how many new people have "turned" anorexic or bulimic. An eating disorder, I believe, is a desperate cry for help, and it upsets me how trivial this topic may appear. The goal of my project is to bring more attention to the prevalence of eating disorders in Singapore, and hopefully to shed some light on the underlying issues that are plague these our community.

            I have attempted to contact schools to ask for their help in letting students know about my project, but have unfortunately been denied at every institution thus far. I hope to receive help your help. If you are interested in sending me an entry, or know of any interested individuals or groups, please have them contact me at: 9636 7643.My home address, where all entries should be submitted, is:

   38 Bin Tong Park
   Singapore 269819

            Thank you very much for taking the time to read this email, and please contact me if you have any thoughts, ideas or questions. I sincerely look forward to your help and support.

Originally posted by Keryums:

My name is Ker-Yu Ong, I am 18 years old and a recent high-school graduate from school in the USA. I am back home in Singapore for my summer vacation and have received a grant from my high school to pursue a community awareness project.

            My proposed project is to create a book containing entries from the people of Singapore that focuses on the prevalence of eating disorders in this country. I hope to receive entries in any form (letters, art work, collages, photographs, poetry, just to name a few) from all who are interested -male, female, older, younger -that reflect their thoughts, opinions, experiences, etc. with eating disorders. All entries will be anonymous, so hopefully this project can also serve as kind of outlet for those individuals whose suffering is still a secret.

            I am interested in this topic because I have personally suffered from an eating disorder for the past three years, and my experience has truly shaped the person that I am today. In February 2007, Channel News Asia reported that the number of teenagers with eating disorder has increased six-fold since 2002, and that the Singapore General Hospital said 140 new cases are reported every year. Each time I arrive home from abroad and catch up with friends, I hear about how many new people have "turned" anorexic or bulimic. An eating disorder, I believe, is a desperate cry for help, and it upsets me how trivial this topic may appear. The goal of my project is to bring more attention to the prevalence of eating disorders in Singapore, and hopefully to shed some light on the underlying issues that are plague these our community.

            I have attempted to contact schools to ask for their help in letting students know about my project, but have unfortunately been denied at every institution thus far. I hope to receive help your help. If you are interested in sending me an entry, or know of any interested individuals or groups, please have them contact me at: 9636 7643.My home address, where all entries should be submitted, is:

   38 Bin Tong Park
   Singapore 269819

            Thank you very much for taking the time to read this email, and please contact me if you have any thoughts, ideas or questions. I sincerely look forward to your help and support.

 

When did this become a e-mailing forum ?

Lol why would your parents be disappointed? Parents don't get disappointed because their children have problems. They're disappointed when these problems are handled poorly.

Well... I suppose it's better to cut down on intake than to puke everything out. Find out how much you should be eating (based on food charts etc.) but reduce it if you don't exercise much. (I expect that at JC level it would be almost totally impossible to exercise regularly.) That way you have a clear idea of how much you should be eating and there'd be no need to puke just to be sure. Remind yourself that this is a healthy level and it's perfectly healthy to stop there, certainly more healthy than to throw everything up.

Good luck with battling this... Perhaps a greater insight, a better description of the source of your frustration with bullimia might help. That way we may be able to help you better. We need to understand why you have a desire to do this. Is this your way of telling people you need help? Is it just a habit? Or is it because you want to maintain your figure? This will be very helpful information for people unexperienced with this disorder so we can help you overcome it no matter how inexperienced we may be. =)

Seek professional help before it's too late. You won't be worried about being ashamed, disappointed or embarassed when you're dead. So get it treated while you can before it develops into something far worse. Take care.

i sincerely hope that you'll recover. you really should let your parents know. dont be afraid to make them worry for you. its better if you tell them the truth instead of keeping it from them, believe me.. just make sure you treasure those around you, your family especially. they are the ones that will stand by your side in this crisis. best of luck. (:

i think u should be imforming ur parents about this. you dun have to face it alone. i bet ur parents will help u when they know abt it. So u dunnid to worry about the fees of seeing the doctor ler.

anyone know if there are support groups that she can go to? I know there are many anti-bulimia sites, you may want to visit them to encourage yourself. also maybe find a new hobby to distract yourself.

You should alawys tell your family members on this types of shit in life
Furthermore you are having your A levels it far more important than any other exam.