Hi Folks,
My eating disorder - binge eating/compulsive eating - has reared it's ugly head. I'm seeing a therapist, going to OA (overeaters anon), and reading a myriad of books, but want to connect with others in this forum who have dealt with it/dealing with it. I'm asking others to share the tips, rituals, relaxation methods, thoughts, practice, etc. that help you to stop, look, listen, and re-route yourself in the moment of wanting to binge.
I think that binge/compulsive overeating is an affliction that many of us have. Not everyone, many though. I also believe that much of the pain attributed to compulsive overeating is due to trauma in earlier life - military service, child abuse, spousal abuse, etc. (Edited to add: 'pain attributed...' does not apply to everyone, just some.) All of that aside, we now have to deal with the consequences and change our behavior.
So, please share how you stop yourself in the moment. What do you do to get through the rage of wanting to binge. What are your tips and tricks, for lack of a better description. I've noticed that some folks have touched on this and have been successful, so I'm trying to find out through all of your experience, what has helped you in the moment.
Only serious responses are requested. Please do not use this as an opportunity to lambast, insult, or otherwise harm anyone suffering through this (including me). I would like to make and keep this as a "safe-zone" posting. No judgements, just support.
Thanks in advance to all that respond.
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