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I think I have a disorder that is like bulimia but doesn't involve eating.

The same habits are present, binging and purging, feeling out of control.

For example, I will spend lots of money one week and then when I feel out of control I will be extremely frugal and then when i feel back in control I do things to lose that feeling.

This also applies to organization. I will obsessively clean and become very organized, only to gradually become more and more messy and out of control with clutter until I feel completely out of control and then I will continue the cycle.

What does this sound like? Bipolar? I'm planning on seeing a doctor but I wanted to see if anyone could take a guess on what this might be.

I really do not know what to say other than I do not see what you have as similar to bulimia since bulimia is strictly an eating disorder and has causes particular to it.

It is possible that you have depression, anxiety, bi-polar, OCD, etc., but the best thing to do is not try to second guess what the problem is before you see your doctor. I do understand your desire to figure this out but I think you and your doctor should do it together. Sometimes, a suggestion to a set of symptoms will actually cause you to focus more on them, which could delay getting a good diagnosis and the right help.

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