How do you spill the beans?

Hi anyone,
I have been bulimic for too long now and I've been seeing a counselor on campus for like 8 months now and nothing seems to be changing. I feel more lost and discouraged than ever and just unbelievably hopeless. The closest person to me in my life is my boyfriend, and I think telling him could help, but i don't know how he will react, or if he will view me differently, I don't want to hurt what we have.
I'm just so sick of feeling so badly about myself, its also ruining my school work, and my social life, I just can't help feel like i'm throwing my life away by spending it eating and purging. if anyone can help, i'll take any advice.
Thanks

The end of the beginning

Telling your boyfriend could give you closure to the stress and pressure of hiding your bulemia. Of course thats just one part of recovery. But lets concentrate one step at a time. No one can possibly tell you the reaction of him to the news. He will probly respond in a couple different ways. If he responds by not talking to you for a bit, give him some time to digest the news. Bulemia effects everyone you have a relationship with. IF people know they will understand and your social life wont be as damaged as much.
Take Care

Joe

It's great that you are reaching out and getting help -- this is an important stage in recovery. I have recovered from 16 years of bulimia, which started in college. I am now married and only told my husband about 7 months ago.

I share my experience of telling others in college and telling my husband in my blog (Telling Others: The What & The How):
http://TranscendBulimia.com

The entry also provides my lessons learned in telling others, plus tips you can use in your own life.

I wish you the best in your recovery -- once you really start to LIVE without an ED -- and learn to truly love yourself, there is nothing better.

Heather