I have been in treatment for my bulimia for four weeks now. Was doing well until the last 4 days. Are slips normal in recovery?
I've had two daughters with eating disorders which they probably inherited from me. I was always putting myself down about my weight in front of them. I'd squeeze my tummy blubber and say: "Doesn't this look like dough?" I wish I could raise them over and had never said or done those things. I picked up bulimia from watching my parents celebrate eating too much and then dieting a lot. I would say your slip ups are probably normal and not to beat yourself up too much over it. I know with AA I heard it takes a person an average of 7 times of trying to actually kick alcohol. I never made myself throw up but would eat three apples a day after a weekend of big eating. Going to the YMCA and doing the weight machines helps me. I don't feel like undoing all my work by eating too much. Best Wishes and Prayers in your recovery. Sue