So I have a question... I've been bulimic for over 3 years now and I b/p almost everyday at least twice. I've been on orcella birth control for 4 years and I just recently found out I need to switch. I mention this to my boyfriend and he did some research and said that orcella has potassium in it, and he thinks that's why my potassium levels are normal when I went to the doctor (for bulimia). They are now putting me on non-estrogen oral birth control (because I get migraines) and I'm nervous if it will affect my potassium levels or anything else. I was too nervous to tell my gyno about the ED so before I go back and bring it up do any of you know anything or have heard anything about this?? I'm in therapy, have been for almost half a year now, I'm still just really struggling with disease and I'm getting really scared for my life....
if you're worried about the potassim levels but you can't seem to get the right levels in through nutrition yet, have you thought about supplements?
i'm sorry you're having a hard time with your bulimia but with therapy and support of your loved ones i'm sure you can keep fighting it. it WILL cave in sooner or later!!
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maedi
Your best option is to get help from a professional or go into treatment if necessary. Masking the problem or hiding it behind supplements is only a band-aid. Are you ready to get help? I hope you will continue to share here and reach out. You can do this!! Take care...Jan ♥
you are of course right jan that finding a way out of bulimia into healthy eating habits is the way to go. and it's so important to be aware of all the possible issues that can be caused be ED behavior.
but we all know too how hard it is to ultimately get there, how long it may take to be able to rpovide your body naturally with all necessary nutrients so if it helps preventing further damage i would advocate natural remedies (vitamins and minerals) to at least help through the hard times.
i do hope though FD that, as jan said, you do look into getting further help with your ED.
keep us posted.
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maedi