Eating Disorders Support Group

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lostsoul873
lostsoul873

My emotional eating is getting out of control. Its like im a bottomless pit. When i am sad or stressed i eat the most. I wish i could just stop this. I already have a low self esteem due to body image and gaining weight. Ive been struggling with my weight and binge/purging since i was 11. There are times as well where i restrict food and dont eat at all. Recently its been overeating. Does anyone else struggle with this or has anyone else overcame this?

Dancinggirl
Dancinggirl
Hi, I am sorry that you are having a hard time with this. When you are stressed or upset, can you go for a walk, or put on music or a funny TV show to take your mind off of it? I hope you will be ok. Lots of Hugs.
hollyswank
hollyswank
I have the same problem with binge eating. I'm still trying to stop using my emotions as an excuse to binge. If you need to talk I'm here, I wish I had answers
lostsoul873
lostsoul873
Thank you everyone. I wish i had answers as well but im here for you as well.
LetsBeFree4
LetsBeFree4
My situation is very similar to yours. I recently moved half way across the country so that (and a bunch of events that have happened since) are definitely not helping my ED situation. After 15 years of this manifesting itself in many ways, I understand your frustration. I know what you're going through. It's been a lot of overeating and emotional eating for me lately too. My self-esteem is horrible and body image... I don't even wanna go there.

Try and find moments throughout your day to do something distracting. Looking up inspirational quotes, go for a 5 min walk, doodle, make a list of places you'd like to visit. Anything to get your mind moving in a positive direction! Most importantly, keep reaching out to people.

I hope this helps some, hugs xx.
lostsoul873
lostsoul873
Letsbfree4 thank you so much. My ED seems to be worse at times of emotional distress. Ugh but when am i not an emotional mess. Im sorry you are experiencing this as well its a vicious cycle. Eat to feel better than feel worse for eating. Im going to try to start writing again which i used to do but depression has made it so alot of things i used to do i dont. Each day im trying to implement more positivity. My dear i hope you can do the same and that you find some relief throughout all this. Stay strong you are not alone. You have a friend in me.