Bulimia and alcoholism

I am new here and to online forums as well. I joined because I have been struggling with bulimia/anorexia for nearly 10 years now. I've had times when it's been worse and times when it's been under control. It's always been a battle though. I can't really take it anymore. Lately I've been drinking a lot and falling into a pattern where I'll drink and feel bad or depressed then fall into a binge/purge cycle. I have been in therapy for awhile but think I need to talk about it with people who understand what I've been going through. I am wondering if anyone has dealt a combination of bulimia and alcoholism.

Submitted by tchick on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 02:46.

Hi there. I suffered from bulimia for many years (still have occasional episodes- last time about a year ago) but think I have turned into an alcoholic. I don't know how this happened, but I am reading about this more and more. Is it something in our DNA? Can we not live in moderation? The problem is that I am highly functional- I have a great job, I look good from the outside, I make a good living- but deep down I know I am suffering.

Please take care of yourself, and know that you are not alone. I just wish I could be more open with people in my life, not just online.

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