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OW! nausea, stomach-ache, feeling like im pregnant with a rock

I had a bad binge last night. After eating chinese food, lots of cookies. All night I just lie on my side, wondering when I'm finally going to throw up (i was REALLY nauseas, and bloated. it hurt to breathe), and it didnt happen. well, it sort of did, but i only threw up that water i drank afterwards. and only a little bit, even tho i drank like 3 liters.

Very bloated, very nauseas, and stomach muscle spasms and pain. its not nice. now, almost 24 hours after i stopped eating, i havent been able to eat anything at all. i'm still increadibly bloated, i still feel like ive eaten a huge rock just a few minutes ago, i get nausea attacks and alot of stomach pain.

i have no gag reflex. sometimes i think i am going to throw up, and it comes up, and then back down again. it is very VERY uncomfortable. i constantly burp, and it always tastes like vomit. i also hav bad gas.

does anyone know what i can do to relieve the pain? im drinking alot of water, and i had some green tea but im afraid that more will just make me more nauseas. it was so stupid of me to binge like that.

Just stop eating and drinking for a while... Give your poor guts a break.  Lie down or sit down quietly... whichever is least uncomfortable.  You just have to wait for everything to calm down.  Sip warm water slowly rather than drinking a lot of it.  Introducing huge amounts of fluids to a gut that's already struggling to manage isn't going to help.

If you don't feel better in a day or two, go to see your doctor.

Are you getting professional help for your binge eating disorder? Have you seen a doctor or therapist or shared your problems with your family, loved ones or a trusted person at your school or in your community? I know you have been struggling with bingeing for some time. It's time to get help.

Binge eating is a serious problem and can affect your health in many ways. Calorie-Count and medical professionals do consider binge-eating to be a considerable health/wellness concern.

As you all must know from the Posting Guidelines, Calorie-Count is all about healthy and sustainable weight management. Please be aware that this website does not support unhealthy eating patterns (such as binge eating) and those posts which support these continuation of these disorders without pursuing treatment will be deleted/locked.

Help on avoiding future binges:

Do you like to draw, paint, sew? Something creative and calming? When you have your stressful moments and want to binge you need a distraction. If all else fails treat yourself to non-food related treats and presents: a home pedicure, or a scented bath, or a face pack. That sort of thing!

Look to sorting out your emotional triggers and making sure your diet is balanced. A good rule of thumb is three meals, two to three snacks, and at main meals half your plate to contain fruit or veg, a quarter of it with complex carbohydrate like brown rice, wholegrains, potatoes, and a quarter containing protein.

Anticipate your emotions. I personally found that realising what was setting me off helped me prepare for an oncoming binge. Then, instead of going for food, I'd write down how I felt on some paper or I'd draw, I'd paint, maybe I'd dance around in my room for a bit - anything to keep me busy. A short walk, a bubble bath, calling a friend or a relative. If you can get your hands moving, your body moving, and stay clear of foods, you may find that urge to binge passes entirely. Furthermore, coming back to writing things down: writing your emotions out helps you understand them when you read them back.

If you can, keep trigger foods you know you turn to in particular in moments of emotion, stress, sadness, out of your house if you have to go to that extreme (unless you have them there for your mother, too). Usual suspects are things like biscuits, cakes, sugary cereals, ice cream, and peanut butter. But really, anything you know in particular you grab at at those times, try and keep them out until you feel you're at a stage you can reintroduce them without fear of overindulgence.

That said, make sure you don't deprive yourself of any foods. A good balance of moderation in your diet should mean that you shouldn't feel as though you're "missing out" on anything - which should then stave off irrational binges on foods you've otherwise told yourself you can't have. Never say never to a food unless you've an allergy or intolerance.

As well as taking up hobbies or relaxation aids, do you have a local community group you could become a part of if you've the free time? Or possibly even a local Overeaters Anonymous, or a similar specific support group if you'd feel willing to go to one of those? Anything that might help you. If you've access to a doctor, too, you can always rely on asking them for help and advice. CC is a brilliant tool, but that is what it is - a tool, not a replacement for a doctor or friends and family you can reach out to directly.

As has been said we support healthy weight management, and binge-eating does not fall under this, so it is important you do speak to someone about this. For online support, in addition, try Something Fishy: Binge Eating Disorder and Overeaters Anonymous.org.

For your current predicament, drink warm liquids and try natural digestive aids like peppermint or ginger. A warm towel on your stomach may also help. Walk around the house if it does not hurt you, slowly and steadily, but try to avoid lying down on your stomach.