hausboy
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Hi subrific- your post actually probably should have been moved into the Health & Safety thread, but some of the advice you've been given should be worth a look. There are some risks to your health from frequent vomiting, regardless of the purpose of the vomiting. So essentially, while you may be throwing up within a scene context as opposed to binge/purge behavior, the physical health risks are the same. Your teeth enamel and gum disease are actually two of the least destructive effects of frequent vomiting. Damage to the throat/esophagus, electrolyte imbalances, fainting, weight loss/serious weight fluctuations, cardiac arrhythmia....all side effects from repeated vomiting over time. Those are physical--there are also the emotional/psychological components to this as well, and it can be a very difficult cycle to break. That said, you have a separate issue--you and your boyfriend enjoy vomiting in a different context. The analogy to alcoholism is a pretty accurate one, in my opinion. If you had not mentioned that you have binge/purge issues, I would say "puke away" (within moderation) but given that you have struggled with this behavior, I'd caution you as others have. I'm not a mental health provider, but if you are engaging in binge/purge activities, I really do hope that you will consider seeking help and support from a professional. Bulimia kills. I do wish you the best--
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