When Can I Be Free!

It had been thirty-nine days. I made it a whole thirty-nine days can you believe it! But then things get hard, I work too many hours, and get close to nothing in pay. I am so stressed out I can’t stand to be around any one, yet too depressed to be alone. What goes thru my head all the time is the thought of how hungry I am, so I ate and ate. Shortly after I realized I had ate to much I couldn’t stand it. I couldn’t stand the feeling in my stomach or the thoughts in my head I had to get it out it was to much what had I done all my hard work and then failure, complete and total failure.

Then I waited two days to see what the scale said did I get it out fast enough or was it too late, two pounds I gained, the one thing I was afraid of when I quit. Now I’m back where I began. What’s the matter with me, have I gone crazy, why would I do this again, how stupid could I be. I can’t go on this is not right! This is sin! I don’t want to go on! I want to make it right. I wish I could just make it all go away. I wish I could see me the way others say they see me. People say nice things and it’s so hard to believe, all I see is roll after roll and fat every where, when will my eyes be open to see what they see. When will I finally be free.

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04.01.2008
Dee W.
thirty-nine days! Just think about how wonderful that is! You are NOT the same person as the one that was suffering in the depths of bulimia - that person could not have made it more than a day without binging and purging - you have come such a long way that this should not make you feel as if you have failed in any way - I am proud when I make it for two days without feeling the need to purge. Please don't let the numbers on the scale play tricks on your mind... it is amazing how little digital numbers can alter your mentality - don't let yourself be controlled by them! I know all of this is the epitome of easier said then done, but you have done so well, it is truly an inspiration to me... I feel that your story is proof that it is possible to get better. Don't give up now! And just think - one more purge may have caused your heart to give out. Those 39 days may have saved your life! Good luck with everything!!
03.01.2008
Chelsea
Mary, you are the same person as you were since you wrote Overcoming, and you haven't changed. You are NOT a failure! Read my story "Practice Makes Perfect." You have only failed when you stop trying and 'give up'. This disease we battle against is impossible to win without error, and realizing this will help you. It is helping me every single day! Don't give up, and look how long you made it before? That is so wonderful! You cannot deprived yourself and starve yourself, because otherwise this will happen again. Take it slow, if you are hungry, eat something, don't wait until you are famished and binge like crazy. I hope this helps a bit... keep it up! You are STRONG! :)
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