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| Health & Support | Binge/Restrict Post-ED Help! | Mar 22 2009 20:21 (UTC) |
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I'm going through the same thing, although it's in the early stages and so I haven't gained as much weight. I still constantly think of food and cycle between periods of binging and restricting. Even when I go for long periods eating well I eventually binge. I don't what's wrong with me, but I know counselling and Overeaters Anonymous have not helped. I'm trying to get an appointment with a dietician and looking into ED group therapy too. I just want to be normal and have something more to focus on than just food. I want to find happiness in my life that doesn't always involve food, weight, and exercise. It's a constant struggle, but I am determined not to fail. |
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| Health & Support | I'm a horrible person.... | Mar 10 2009 18:49 (UTC) |
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I have problems with this too. I use a spoon and take a lot of my roommate's peanut butter, or take some bread from time to time and cover it in butter. I even rip open packages in stores and take out the food to eat later. I have a serious problem with this. Binge eating makes me guilty, but this is so much worse. I've lost control and feel like crying. I need to stop but don't know how. |
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| Health & Support | ED Recovery Club II (the REAL one) | Mar 07 2009 02:35 (UTC) |
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I have been trying to recover from anorexia for several months now. I've put university on hold to focus on getting better, but the process has not gone as planned. After several months of medical tests and counselling (which hasn't helped), I've finally received admission to an eating disorder treatment program. I really thought things were looking up, but the coordinators then informed me it would be at least a month until I could see a dietitian (required to begin the program), and they were still looking for a psychologist to replace the one that recently left. I'm tired of being kicked when I'm already down. After all this time spent alone and suffering from ongoing binging-restricting cycles, I've decided to go home to stay with my family. Even if I have to wait for treatment there, at least I won't be alone. I want to be better, but I don't want to be depressed and cry anymore. |
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| Health & Support | ~~Bingers Anonymous~~ | Mar 05 2009 02:20 (UTC) |
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I am also a binger. I was strictly anorexic for a few years but now I've been attempting to recover for several months. Despite the fact that I have been eating high calorie filling meals and snacks, I continue to obsess about food. I'm doing everything I can to prevent a binge but just can't seem to 'hold myself back'. Even though I feel sick everytime it happens, it's not long before I end up doing it again. I've been seeing a therapist but it hasn't helped. Since beginning recovery I've gained several pounds, all of which is fat. I know I need to gain weight because I am still underweight, but I don't want to do it this way! I have been referred to an eating disorder program which is beginning soon. I can only hope it helps because I can't go on like this. I just want to be normal and enjoy life again. |
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| Foods | All this talk about peanut butter... | Feb 27 2009 19:29 (UTC) |
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Here in Canada, I use No Name Reduced Fat (Light) Smooth Peanut butter. It's only 80 calories and 4.5g of fat per tbsp. It's tasty and healthy. I love peanut butter, it's my favorite food! |
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| Health & Support | Just another binging anorexic... | Feb 26 2009 22:31 (UTC) |
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I've been struggling with binging too. I was exclusively anorexic for a few years and reached my lowest weight in December. Since then I've gained about 5 or 6 pounds from binging and I can't seem to control myself! After a binge I restrict for a day or two, eat healthy for a week, but then it seems to happen again! However, the binges seem to be smaller lately and I'm getting better at stopping before it gets too bad. I just wish I could eat normally and have a healthy body and mind. I still think about food all the time, and find myself planning meals and fantasizing about junk food. I've been seeing a therapist for about a month now and should be entering an ED treatment program within the next two weeks. I hope that all this will help me recover and lead a normal life. I can relate to how you are all feeling and hope you find success in your recovery efforts. Don't lose hope, we can all do it! |
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| Weight Loss | Question on "No Calorie" candies | Feb 20 2009 00:55 (UTC) |
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I love Icebreaker sours! I've had both kinds (green or purple packaging) and they're so good! |
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| Health & Support | Anorexia/ Binge Eating Disorder | Feb 14 2009 16:13 (UTC) |
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Hello, I'm new to this site and can relate to all your experiences. I am a 5'10" 115lb 23yr old male. I have suffered from an eating disorder for about 3 years now. My weight was lowest around Dec. 2008 at about 110lb. Previously I was only anorexic, but since I decided to begin recovery, I have gained 5lbs the last 2 months from binging. I have been locked in this terrible 9-10 day cycle of binge, restrict for 2-3 days, eating healthy for a week, then binging again. I can't seem to stop and it's ruining my life. I have had to put off finishing university for now because recovery was affecting my school work and school was hurting my recovery. All the weight I have gained has been fat around my stomach, thighs, and hips. I just want to be normal, but I don't know how. I am always depressed and I can't regulate my eating habits. Once I receive medical clearance (to assure them my health is stable), I will be entering a eating disorder treatment program. This will likely start in about 3 weeks, but I feel I can't wait that long. I am tired of these 5000+ calorie days and just want to be normal. Please help! Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks. |
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