So when I was in my worst stages of bulimia, even though I wasn't overweight...my face really look quite chubby. I know it was from my swollen glands. Now I am in recovery and well on my way. I have gone from purging and b/ping about 2-6 times daily to only once or twice randomly every couple of week. I only have b/ped about 4 times this past month which isn't perfect but is absolutely 10x better than several months ago.
My face has gone down pretty much completely and it's great because I actually look thin now. My face is my normal face. But I had a realllllllly bad day and binged and purged twice within 3 hours. I feel horrible and I know I won't let it happen again. The difference for me to know I can get back on track is to still feed myself the proper meals even if I b/p because I usually would starve in between b/ping and it would cause me to snap and do it again.
Anyways...so the question is...Will my face swell up just from today's episode? I am terrified of waking up tomorrow with a fat face and have to go to work looking almost different in the face.
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I don't think your glands will swell up from one day. It's okay that you had a rough day. Just tell yourself you will try to stay b/p free tomorrow. Taking it one day at a time has really helped me in my own eating disorder recovery.
You are working so hard and I can tell that you are determined to get better. You can do this and live a happy and healthy life without this eating disorder. Keep fighting!!!
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Bulimia face swelling?
So when I was in my worst stages of bulimia, even though I wasn't overweight...my face really look quite chubby. I know it was from my swollen glands. Now I am in recovery and well on my way. I have gone from purging and b/ping about 2-6 times daily to only once or twice randomly every couple...
Probably not, just try to keep it down for the rest of the week. It is mostly from excessive purging over periods of time. Good luck with your recovery, and I am glad to hear you are almost recovered.