Eating Disorders Support Group
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In the mornings I don't eat breakfast, I go to school and have a sandwich.
But when I get home I eat too much. I'll eat a packet of chocolates, have cereal, eat lollies, have 2 sandwiches...just everything. Even when I feel like I will vomit from eating an excessive amount, I just keep going back for more. But I never vomit. I have mentioned to my family that I eat way too much, but I don't think they understand that it is becoming an issue for me.
And after a few days, I will feel so disgusted with myself that I will eat little (very little in comparison), but relapse by the next week.
Does anyone else go through this or something similar?
I don't want to tell my doctor because I don't want to make this into a huge deal, I want to be able to get through this.
But when I get home I eat too much. I'll eat a packet of chocolates, have cereal, eat lollies, have 2 sandwiches...just everything. Even when I feel like I will vomit from eating an excessive amount, I just keep going back for more. But I never vomit. I have mentioned to my family that I eat way too much, but I don't think they understand that it is becoming an issue for me.
And after a few days, I will feel so disgusted with myself that I will eat little (very little in comparison), but relapse by the next week.
Does anyone else go through this or something similar?
I don't want to tell my doctor because I don't want to make this into a huge deal, I want to be able to get through this.
I understand what you're saying about not wanting to make it into a big deal, as I felt the same way. However, I think that the pros of telling your doctor or someone close and trusted to you would definitely outweigh the cons. A doctor, family member, counselor, etc., most likely won't make a big thing of it- they'll want to help you and will be able to assist you in lessening your ED behaviors so you can have the happy life you deserve!