I hate sleeping after a binge...

... just thought I'd let everyone know.

I know most people say calories in vs. calories out, doesn't matter what time of the day.

But I just woke up at 3am, binged like 1500 calories (thats more than what some people eat the entire day eh??) and I don't want to go back to beddd. (even though I'm tired).

.... just thought I'd let everyone know :)

At least you've learned something....   If you're so hungry that you're waking up in the middle of the night desperate to eat to that level then you're probably not eating enough during the day.

Before you go back to sleep, therefore, take a piece of paper and a pencil and map out how your meals are going to look tomorrow.   If you're still underweight aim for a good 2500-3000 calories in a series of regular meals and snacks ... no skimping, no skipping meals.... and pack in plenty of variety and nutritious foods so that what you eat is as satisfying as possible.

That way tomorrow night you'll sleep through, you won't wake up and start eating and you'll feel much more in control.

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am underweight.

But my binging behaviors stem deeper than biological mechanisms.... unfortunately.

I never ended up going back to sleep... I'll probably take a nap at some point during the day though.

Ack, the life of an ED eh. How it messes up her day/sleeping habits/stresses her out, etc.

Easy peasy - food is fuel.  The body receives fuel, it wants to burn it.  You woke up probably because your body was on empty and was desperate for fuel.  Then you're awake because your body has a full tank of gas (excessive calories) and wants to run.

I hope you will immediately start increasing your healthy daily calories, broom_closet.  If you are unable to do it alone, I hope you are obtaining medical assistance.  Underweight/excessive caloric restriction is the fast track to serious and potentially unfixable physical problems, as I'm sure you already know.  Every day that you practice unhealthy habits makes those habits stronger.  Please tend to your physical and emotional health...You are more than an ED...

Original Post by broom_closet:

my binging behaviors stem deeper than biological mechanisms.... unfortunately.

Maybe.  Maybe not.  But if you treat the 'biological mechanisms' with respect ie. by being better nourished,  you may will almost certainly find that the behavioural side of things improves.   Nutrition directly affects cognitive function and  the many symptoms of malnutrition include depression, behavioural problems, anxiety, phobia....

'The life of an ED'?....  The 'life' of an ED is like that of a vampire - it's a parasitical half-life, it has none of its own.  Food and nourishment to an ED are like the beams of sunlight to a vampire.... so keep eating and watch it fizzle away and turn to dust.

Original Post by gi-jane:

The 'life' of an ED is like that of a vampire - it's a parasitical half-life, it has none of its own.  Food and nourishment to an ED are like the beams of sunlight to a vampire.... so keep eating and watch it fizzle away and turn to dust.

Oh, what an excellent metaphor, gi-jane!