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Originally Posted by tinaseajed
Has anyone ever tried prescription antidepressants or other medication to help with bulimia recovery? If so, what has your experience been like? Did you go to a specialist or a gp? How about your hormonal levels -- did you have them checked and what kind of doctor did you go to.
I've had loads of therapy and nutritional consultation and go to OA but still suffer from occasional binges --- I can't help but wonder if a visit to a doctor might help. Everything I read classifies bulimia as a psychological issue, but I can't believe that is totally true.
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Hi Tina ,
we sound like we have done the same therapy OA route. I was anti meds and still am. I finally asked for some medication after ten years into recovery and was prescribed
Prozac . Google Bulimia and Prozac.
I just read about Topomax / It doesn't sound all that great.
I was on 60 mg for a good two or three years . Took away my sex drive .
Things didn't seem to effect me emotionally as much .
Was a bit tired at first . I found my binging was anger driven . I did fine except for Thursdays when I'd work for a woman who just treated me in a suttley undermining way and was super controling. I could not stand up for myself so I would find myself eating after work. stoped working for her after 18 years . Best thing I ever did.
So its not a cure all . I think Prozacs pretty safe to try.
Patricia