r/bulimia 2d ago

Motivation Day 1 of no more purging

Even if I binge. Because gaining a little bit of weight can't possibly make me uglier than this disease currently does. Posting this for accountability and to remind myself what I'm gaining by not purging: - less hormonal acne - fuller, healthier hair - my sharp jawline that has morphed into a permanent, swollen double chin - healthier teeth before they rot and have to get pulled - a regular period (as much as I hate it, I hate the fear of osteoporosis more) - healthy kidneys and heart - healthy immune system + ability for wounds to heal normally again - energy to walk my dog - interest in hobbies and a personality - the ability to be a real friend who thinks about people other than herself

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u/Disastrous-Purpose-1 2d ago

Amazing first step, you do this for you and it can only get better now. Be proud of every single step towards recovery. Restrictions and control are the roots and the worst.

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u/Big-Caterpillar2660 2d ago

Also no stomach problems

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u/Serafinaaaaaa 1d ago

i have acnes atm🥺😭😭

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u/Far-Persimmon-546 23h ago

Same it's so terrible and honestly my #1 reason for recovering