I just finished binging for no reason and I don't want to purge because I'm trying really hard to get better. This is extremely difficult. I feel like I'm gonna explode. I can't breathe and my belly is rock hard, making me so uncomfortable. I drank a lot of water too, so that's just making me feel worse. I don't know what to do. I tried to walk around my house, take a hot shower, lay down, watch tv, everything pretty much, but I still feel gross :( I know I should feel proud that I didn't purge, but I feel bad that I binged so much. What else can I do to make myself unbloat and start feeling normal again? Being this puffy would just make me relapse before, but I need to stop that cycle. Please help me out a little?
it would probably make you feel better to 1) go to sleep or 2) stretch, do some back bends and stretch your stomach out so that the food gets moving. also, if you sit on the floor with your legs underneath you and lay forward, facing the ground, child's pose i believe. this tends to help me feel better. don't purge...that should make you feel more gross, think about the smell, your teeth, the taste. yuck...who wants vomit in their mouth. you're doing so good. just don't purge and stay strong. tomorrow is a new day!! =]
I'm sorry I don't have any advice on how to make you feel better, but I just wanted to say this:
It sucks that you binged (trust me...I know)...but stay strong, don't purge! You're right-you totally have to break that cycle hang in there and don't purge!
Now...if I can only take my own advice, I'll be set!
Go for a walk outside for half an hour. The gentle motion of walking will help your digestion process the extra food. A lot of people 'walk off' a heavy Sunday lunch or a meal at Christmas, for example.
yea i agree with gi jane, i always go for walks after i eat. helps me pewp faster ;]
okay. I am basically in the same situation as ruby. I just had a HUGE binge, but I am refusing to purge. I am fighting that voice in my head that says "purge!". Can someone help me shut that stupid voice in my head?! Why does not purging help stop this cycle?? Just because I don't binge this one time doesn't guarantee that I won't binge (and subsequently have the urge to purge) again. Help!!
ok my idea would be to lie down, i am always so ashamed after binges the thought of going outside or someone else seeing me is too much. for me i would take something to sleep and then begin again tomorrow like its a new day. i am luckey most of my binges happen late at night so this is possible
Lie down, propped up on pillows, and try crosswords, reading, coloring (really!) to keep your mind distracted. Give yourself some positive talk. It took me a long time to re-program the bad messages I was sending to myself, and replace them with realistic ones.
Be kind to yourself. It takes practice. But make it a point everyday.
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