Why Can't You Swallow : Chewing & Spitting

A very basic presentation on Chewing & Spitting (C&S). The 'disorder' is actually not a seperate diagnosis, but a part of either Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or ED-NOS (eating disorder, not otherwise specified). It is estimated that it effects 22% of those with an eating disorder, however, because there is so much shame associated with the problems, most people never admit to it.

Song is Sepultura by Apocalyptica

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• C&S
• anorexia
• bulimia
• ana
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[Octophobia]

I agree it seems irrainal on the outside. Why the hell can't they eat, right? It's not about the food though,it's internal feelings that are being dealt with externally. Things like abuse are common with those who have eating disorders. Sometimes it requires a look below the surface, unfortunately some people are too close-minded to do so.

[jimbojones98756]

Gorge carlin has a really funny bit on eating disorders you should watch it a get a little perspective

[Octophobia]

That video is disgusting. Sufferers need help and not be afraid to be labeled crazy or insane.

[DedreannaD]

the music in this video is creepy

[mizkatsy]

@ashleyransley okay what if you do eat (swallow) moderate amounts of healthy food before or after your C&S session? then wouldn't you technically be tricking your body and still getting the nutrients you need? That's what I do and I am going to continue to do this because sometimes I have cravings for sweets. But I don't binge constantly by C&S.

[myjourneytolose08]

The only time I c&s is usually after I ate enough of what I want and im full but for some reason I want to keep eating. So I just don't swallow. It really does help to prevent over eating! If someones using it to not eat all day then I could see it doing some harm.

[glamourboy69]

I started "chew and spit" 3 weeks ago, and for me it really works. I already lost 20 pounds (I went from 150 to 130), and I'm pretty satisfied with my body now. I just make sure I eat (swallow) a little bit of protein every day, like: egg whites, lean chicken or turkey, smoked salmon, shrimps and scallops. I spit out everything else. And when I go to the restaurant with friends or family, I just take something very healthy like a salad because obviously I can't chew and spit in a public place.

[ThePantherVision]

@coolaidman13 You are but a budding flower in a world of roses; you cannot even begin to fathom at the age of 14 what life is about, so realize that and use it to your advantage. Your inability to swallow is like saying, "I can't breathe..." yet every breath drawn is clearly defiant of that. Breathing, swallow and other bodily processes are more autonomic than you may think; you are swallowing your salivary juices probably once, twice or maybe three times a minute! It's only natural. Go with it!

[carolyncarnage]

@dochco You think you're funny?

[NorthwoodsLove]

take some Tums, neutralize the acid, you're good to go. Science is power, and even your own body can be tricked.

[hazdietdog]

I have C&S and it led me to bulimia which made me GAIN weight! I havent purged in 2 days as im trying to loose weight and doing this really doesnt help with the process, expecially when you do it with chocolate or things that are slightly liquidy as the sugars are broken down in the mouth! and often slide down your throat without you realizing it! I am still struggling to stop this though so if anyone knows how to then please tell me!!! its such a waste of money, food and bin bags!!!!!

[UniqueRkw]

but chewing gum wouldnt be recomended by dentists all over the world if it causes ulcers, and it cant be liklely it would happen.

[s2Cappuccinos2]

How did you stop chewing and spitting....?

[iheartsjonas]

i do this but have other behaviors souch as over exercie, binging, purging with diet pills and/or overexdercise. and restriciting...