Lucycat
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Hi
I have been having therapy for the past 6 months and 'dealing' with all the difficulties associated with the anxiety and other symptoms caused by the trauma.
I have never associated the fact that I vomit frequently with any of the above until this week. I have never considered myself to have an eating disorder. It is only now that I suddenly realise that this secretive and 'unnecessary' vomiting is probably related. I cannot remember when it started, and I am still doing it about 2 or 3 times a week. I don't binge eat so am not sure if my therapist will diagnose it as bulimia. He is on holiday so I cannot discuss it with him for 3 or 4 weeks.
I have been looking at various sites and see that it is not a healthy behaviour and I feel that I 'need' to stop. However it really is not that simple. The urge to vomit is like the urge to go for a pee... the longer I leave it the greater the urge, until I feel the relief of emptying my stomach.
I am actually quite worried about discussing this with my T. as I am embarrased and ashamed. I should know better, and I think he will wonder why I've not mentioned it before. I also fear another 'label' being added to my record.
Does anyone else have experience of this and any advice to offer?
I have been having therapy for the past 6 months and 'dealing' with all the difficulties associated with the anxiety and other symptoms caused by the trauma.
I have never associated the fact that I vomit frequently with any of the above until this week. I have never considered myself to have an eating disorder. It is only now that I suddenly realise that this secretive and 'unnecessary' vomiting is probably related. I cannot remember when it started, and I am still doing it about 2 or 3 times a week. I don't binge eat so am not sure if my therapist will diagnose it as bulimia. He is on holiday so I cannot discuss it with him for 3 or 4 weeks.
I have been looking at various sites and see that it is not a healthy behaviour and I feel that I 'need' to stop. However it really is not that simple. The urge to vomit is like the urge to go for a pee... the longer I leave it the greater the urge, until I feel the relief of emptying my stomach.
I am actually quite worried about discussing this with my T. as I am embarrased and ashamed. I should know better, and I think he will wonder why I've not mentioned it before. I also fear another 'label' being added to my record.
Does anyone else have experience of this and any advice to offer?