The reason why I registered is because I am so tired of not being in control. I just want to stop with the self-harm behaviour. In the past I tried not to inject insulin because I did not want to put on weight, basically. I still struggle with myself everyday not to do it. I am trying to get better but and as I do not seem capable to do it alone, I decided to enter a community to find some help and inspiration with other people stories. Love. S.
Good for you for wanting to learn more and get support from other diabetics! If you haven’t checked out Lee Ann’s site called http://www.thebuttercompartment.com/ you should. Lee Ann is recovering from an eating disorder and has T1. She has blog posts about diabulemia that are helpful. Let us know how we can help you as you work through this, I know I am happy to support you in anyway I can.
yes, Lee Ann is wonderful. She is also an art therapist. We will be here for you no matter how many times you may need a helping hand.
Hi Suzanne and Marie. Many thanks for the kind words! I will check the site right now! Thanks again…
Hi Bad D. I also suffer from diabulimia. I have gone to therapy, and even a treatment center for eating disorders; you are lucky in that you can see the benefits of good health over staying thin. I, at this point, do not. About a month ago for one week I started taking all the insulin I was supposed to, and in about 4 days I had gained 7 pounds, was physically bigger and pants weren’t fitting. This was with eating healthy, lean meats, vegetables and low(ish) carbs (about 100 a day); it was a healthy diet. I am very alone in this as I don’t have anyone that I know if that ever talks about this. I suspect there are a LOT more people out there doing the same thing. I’ll read your blog and find out more info. I hope you are getting treatment and help; let me know how that is going!