Replies to 'Bulimia'

Yes, I know 'how' you meant 'bad' but truthfully, I know.  And as far as you are referring to 'bad' now, well, one of my daughters was unable to hold any food down.  It just purged itself.  And, I am reminding you that I am not an expert; I am a loving, caring person who has seen the hidden inside of bulimia.  Another daughter chose 50 laxatives a day; one cannot possibly have a social life apart from a toilet.

Yes, I also am a Christian and I have learned that it is important to know Jesus, not just about Jesus.  It is the attitude of our heart that God cares about.  What is our motive for doing what we do?  God is not enough; that why He sent His son Jesus Christ to die for our sins, and gave us the Holy Spirit inside us to guide us.  There is no magic and the power you seek from your church is inside of you already.  We are all sinners; we are all human beings.  The enemy lurks about and do not believe his lies to you. 

Pick yourself up each time you stumble, forgive yourself, ask God for the courage and strength to fight the enemy.  Shield yourself by reading the word of God, mediate on it throughout your day.  When negative thoughts enter your mind, tell Satan he is a liar and know that you have the ability to think your own thoughts. 

We will sin over and over and God is ready and willing to forgive us.  Change your attitude; don't allow other people to cause you to sin by using harsh words and slander.  Read Ephesians 4:31-32. 

A book that has helped me is Codependent No More by Melody Beattie. 

And, I will be your friend.  You can email me at dazzledor@aol.com and I will answer you.  Remember, I will be your friend so I am here to listen to you and comfort you.  I have no other advice to give except that when you 'act' like everything is okay, you prevent people around you from ministering to you.  I think the book would be a great start for you and you can beat this; I am here for you as your friend, Doreen.