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Have Problem With Eating. Took Citalopram Earlier. What Should Be Done To Overcome This Problem?

I`m a 32 year old woman I've had very big issues with food for a long time (over10 years) I wold starve all day then Binge eat all nite then throw it all up I got down to 6 1/2 stone but ended up looking very ill all skin and bones hair . And teeth falling out so went to my doctors for ciprimil but now I can't stop eating. like a overwhelming feeling terminations over me and I crisp chocolate chocolates cakes . All rubbish and have started sleep eating.I stopped citalopram because of the binge eating I now weigh 7 1/2 stone and im repulsed with it feel like . I'm so humungus and now feel suicidal I'm sick of this problem it's taken over my life x thanks for being here to talk x
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I have gone through your history.

Your illness has might be shifted to bulumia nervosa from anorexia nervosa- bulimia type.
Citalopram may not be a cause of it.

You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.

Drugs like fluoxetine is very helpful to have good control over it.
Doctor may advise you to go for counselling to control your impulses.

I hope it will help.
Thanks.
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Have Problem With Eating. Took Citalopram Earlier. What Should Be Done To Overcome This Problem?

Hi, Thanks for using healthcare magic. I have gone through your history. Your illness has might be shifted to bulumia nervosa from anorexia nervosa- bulimia type. Citalopram may not be a cause of it. You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. Drugs like fluoxetine is very helpful to have good control over it. Doctor may advise you to go for counselling to control your impulses. I hope it will help. Thanks.