Okay, first off, I have EDNOS. More a very weak version of Bulimia.. But, I also have this compulsion to chew and eat gum.
But anyway, right now, I'm having a bad urge to purge, because I just ate a lot of gum, and I feel bad about it, and I feel guilty. My mother and therapists try to tell me that I shouldn't feel so bad about eating gum, but I do. Can someone help?
BTW, when I say 'eat' gum I mean swallow, after chewing.
I'm really sorry to hear how badly you're feeling right now. Dealing with wanting to purge is never an easy thing to do, it can be really distressing. Do you have any ideas of things you could do to help distract yourself for right now? I know it can be really hard to do, but, it's important. Purging is very dangerous, and will just lead to health complications in the long run. It won't solve anything. I find taking a bath, listening to music, reading, or even just crying can help. If none of those work, I sometimes force myself to stay in bed until I fall asleep, and when I wake up my urge is gone. I'm here to talk if you'd like.
Thanks. >^< Ughh, I feel even worse. I swallowed that gum I was chewing. Ughh... Thanks for the help... It must be frustrating, hearing things like this, ne?
