Hi leeandlen,

I have and continue to be there. I binge and purge under extreme stress. I will eat and eat and eat. Sometimes I will go order 2 dinners and eat them both then go purge. All under stress or sadness. It's my one control I have over myself and life situations I guess you can say. I have been going to a support group to help me through it.

I would suggest getting some therapy. Also, have you tried looking into support groups in your area?

I am the same way. I am never full. I am 68 and I had this all my life. I am not over weight, but I am tired of food controlling my life. I keep working on portion control and strict eating times. Sometimes it works and other days it doesn't. I keep trying different things. I think the important part is to keep trying and keep busy so there are less binges. You are not alone!

FlRetired, I am also 68. I too have been doing this most of my life. Presently, I am about 20 pounds overweight, but the older I get, the harder it is for me to keep my weight down.
Portion control works at meals but it doesn't help that awful craving I struggle with between meals.
You are correct in saying that keeping busy helps. Thank you for your response and support.

Zen4Life thank you for your response. I do know that overeating is a control issue. I have no control over so many issues in my life. Outwardly, most people think I have a wonderful life. I don't know why I don't appreciate it more!!!
I have purged only once or twice in my teenage years. I found it so uncomfortable that thankfully I didn't continue. I am sorry to hear you are dealing with that.
I do not have the means to seek professional help. I will check into a support group. For now, an online support group like this is the best I can do.

you could try adding a few potatoes to your daily food.

plain cooked potatoes (optional to add salt).

I don't have a problem with binge eating, but I have read that others who do found that potaoes are filling. the food stopped their compulsive binging. it's also good for gut bacteria (intestinal health).

I'm interested in the potato hack (eat majority of diet as potatoes to lose weight)....... I never get tired of eating them, but the preperation of so many potatoes is really hard for me. (don't have access to a full kitchen)...

just a suggestion for you to try as I have heard it work for others.