Can't do it anymore.

I really feel at a complete loss. I have come from a long period of restriction where I lost weight and I am now start to binge. I've been here before and I absolutely hate it. i dont know what to do as i seemed to have tried everything and i always know exactly how appauling i am going to feel the next day. i seem to be unable to not react to stress in my life through food. as in something bad happened last night so therefore i binge uncontrollably and am unable to even function today. why must i do this to myself?! it makes me feel so uncomfortable with people-like they can see that i just gained 100 pounds overnight and i hate seeing people the day after a binge. im going on holiday on friday with people i barely know where they all know each other which also stresses and worries me. everything just seems to be going wrong and i feel so alone. is anyone else in a similar situation and wanting to talk????

Insecure teen, me toO!

I hate it when YOU KNOW in your mind that you are going to feel absoloutely undescribably,disgustingly sick the next day. but once I start, I cannot stop. Its like i become a zombie and I cant get full, or when i do get full, i'll wait..and then go for round two. the way i feel the moments before sleep is like....i frikin hate the way i feel right now, tomorrow is going to suck, now i have to restrict....but then of coarse when you wake up your starving (because your tummy is stretched) and then alllll day you're like....hmm okay should i again, or no no no no don't do it. maybe ill just have this, and then not eat for the rest of the day, but as soon as you have one thing it turns into mmm okay well maybe this, and it goes on and on and on and on.

i frikin HATE it. i have three or four good days of like normal person eating, and then BAM i ruin it all and start all over again. it's lonely, embarrasing, and certainly holds me back as a person. i feel like a pure sinner when i over eat. its like gluteny , over -indulgance ..not great for the soul

..and not to mention my skin is always yucky when i wake up, disgustingly dry mouth, NO energy, dizziness....so gross

i couldnt be in a closer situation! i've been struggling with a horrible binge problem. i've found getting work outs done earlier in the day helps provide an endorphin rush that pretty much keeps me emotionally stable even through the loneliness of nights. Dont stress yourself out about things, have a plan of action and stick to it. I've also found that quitting my typical binge foods cold turkey (for me its bread, cereal, crackers, butter, chips) has REALLY helped. i still have them when i go out, just not at home. im still dealing, but i know these have really helped me. :) xox

Original Post by insecure_teen18:

I really feel at a complete loss. I have come from a long period of restriction where I lost weight and I am now start to binge.

insecure, THIS ^ is why you are most likely bingeing.  It's called the binge/restrict cycle and only you can break it.  How do you break it?  By not restricting after a binge.  I don't care if you've binged for 5 days straight.  Once you gain control again, do NOT restrict.  Try going for your maintenance calories until the binges subside. 

What is your age, height and weight?  Another thing that can cause bingeing is if you restricted down to too low of a weight.  It could be your body telling you that it doesn't like functioning at too low of a weight.

i've been through this. you are bingeing because your body most likely needs the food. try planning out your meals, such as 6 small ones throughout the day. drink plently of water and fluids, and when you feel the urge to binge, I always found that talking to someone about it REALLY helps. I'm here if you need someone to talk to!

I went through this same EXACT thing 2 years ago after I lost 115 only eating 1 meal a day (which was hardly nothing by the end)....

I know that feeling of despair, blame, loss of control and how GREAT it feels to binge and how HORRIBLE it feels the next day, esp. when you are ready to go again....

it is almost instinctual and you can't feel like you can help it? that's because you can't....the good news is despite how much in doubt you may be you CAN overcome this...I started eating normal meals a day and you can't deprive yourself...your weight will settle out and that desire will go away...I promise! I'm here if you need to talk too! :-)

i used to restrict too. it makes binging worse because its like a psychological thing where you CAN"T have something only makes you want it more... so i started eating more normally and allowing myself the occasional treat.. the binging does go away.. and eventually your body will balance itself out. good luck!