Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.
how do you make them stop? i wake up in the middle of the night and all i want is food. how do i stop this? i dont want to gain weight, and i cannot physically work out any more than i already do.
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I really wish I knew. I think you have to try and understand why you are binging and what triggers them. Or, failing that, put yourself in a position where you cant binge. Empty the cupboards, dont let yourself be alone-I know that's when I usually binge.
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This probably sounds crazy, but I've found recently that keeping my hands busy (ie: knitting, or in my case, making friendship bracelets). I make myself some tea and become totally engrossed. Or if it's daytime, walk. Even if you've started to binge a little, you can still get fresh air and walk for half an hour. Face what's bugging you on the walk, talk it out with yourself. It's just you, ya know. You're the one with the choice. And you need to deal with the consequences of that choice. Don't allow yourself to purge, even if you do go on a binge. Guess what, if you can't get rid of it, you'll start taking in less. Your stomach will shrink and you won't be able to binge like you used to. You might gain a few pounds. But you need to own what you're doing and deal with not getting rid of it. Binging and purging is not reality. I know, I did it for 9 years. Find an alternative. You are ready.
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I do a few things. I try to stay away from the kitchen by doing an activity. I also chew lots of gum when I feel like I need to binge ( my jaw usually hurts after awhile though). Another important one for me is not to go grocery shopping when I feel I am gonna binge when I get home. That way I don't have a bunch of food handy. I go to the store when I feel good about myself.
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i have the same problem, except I'm not sure how to stop. I was really good and didnt binge for about 4 days and i actually lost 4 pounds bc my body was so not used to it, but then i started again and its worse than ever. How do you train your mind to overcome the urges??
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Being alone definatly does not help and definalty empty cupboards. also i have give all my visa cards to my mum so i have no access to money only when i ask for it. i also find as childish as it seems but don't go food shopping on your own take someone with you. hope this helps .. good luck
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